by SCBWI Western Washington
Please help Toni Yuly celebrate the launch of her third book, CAT NAP! CAT NAP is the third in a trio of books written and illustrated by Toni. (EARLY BIRD and NIGHT OWL are books 1 and 2.) For a sneak peek into her picture-booking process, titled "Warming Up For a Cat Nap," click HERE!... Continue Reading →
Elizabeth Rose Stanton has a new book coming out––and is throwing a shindig to celebrate! Elizabeth writes, "I will be celebrating my latest picture book, PEDDLES (Simon & Schuster), at a launch party on FRIDAY, January 8 at 7pm at he University Bookstore (U District) in Seattle! Suggested attire: striped socks and/or cowboy boots! But wait,... Continue Reading →
THIS SUNDAY! THIS SUNDAY! THIS SUNDAY! Please join author Eric Ode and illustrator Jaime Temairik for a swell celebration in honor of the birth of their picture book, BIGFOOT DOES NOT LIKE BIRTHDAY PARTIES. The book. The illustrator. The author. WHEN: Sunday, November 15 at 3pm WHERE: Queen Anne Avenue Books, 1811 Queen Anne Ave.... Continue Reading →
Mark Holtzen shares some good news: I've finally got a cover (illustration by John Skewes) to show off! My new picture book from Sasquatch Books, A TICKET TO THE PENNANT: A TALE OF BASEBALL IN SEATTLE comes out next spring on April 12, 2016! (Hopefully the excitement for Seattle baseball will be back in the... Continue Reading →
GREAT NEWS! Jennifer K. Mann is this year's winner of the Scandiuzzi Children's Book Awards in the Picture Book category at the Washington State Book Awards! Can we get a WOO-HOO? Jenn reads from her award-winner! (Goodreads) Jennifer's debut picture book, TWO SPECKLED EGGS, won the award at Saturday night's event at the Seattle Public... Continue Reading →
Help Dan Richards celebrate the launch of his latest picture book, THE PROBLEM WITH NOT BEING SCARED OF KIDS, illustrated by Robert Neubecker. TOMORROW NIGHT - SNAPDOODLE TOYS & BOOKS, KENMORE FUN, GAMES, PRIZES!
Come join picture book legends Don and Audrey Wood, who will launch and sign their latest collaboration, FULL MOON AT THE NAPPING HOUSE. This is a follow up to their beloved classic, THE NAPPING HOUSE, and features their signature details in both paintings and text. This is a not-to-be-missed event! WHEN: Wednesday, September 9 at... Continue Reading →
DON'T BE SCARED! Congratulations to Dan Richards, who will celebrate the launch of his second picture book, THE PROBLEM WITH NOT BEING SCARED OF KIDS. This book follows 2014's wonderful THE PROBLEM WITH NOT BEING SCARED OF MONSTERS, and features illustrations by Robert Neubecker. WHEN: Friday, September 11 at 7pm WHERE: Snapdoodle Toys, 7330 NE... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Katherine Pryor, whose new picture book, ZORA'S ZUCCHINI, is going to be making the rounds this and month! With a title as delicious as that ubiquitous late-summer veggie, Katherine will be visiting both bookstores AND farmer's markets in the area. Come along and, remember: eat your veggies! This story follows Katherine's first book,... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Dana Sullivan, who shared this amazing post about how a classic picture book got made: CLICK HERE! (If Dana were sitting here, he'd say, "You're freaking welcome!")
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