What: A party honoring Newbery Award winner Donna Barba Higuera and outgoing winner Tae Keller. We’re in for an extraordinary night for book lovers. We’ll celebrate Donna Barba Higuera for winning the 100th annual Newbery Award and experience her in conversation with Tae Keller, who won in 2021. Never in Northwest history have two local... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Courtney Gould (Young Adult)
The deadline for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program is nearly here! Get to know our magnificent mentors in these interviews on our Pen & Story blog. Then hurry up and apply here. Deadline: Friday, July 30! Courtney Gould writes books about queer girls, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night. She graduated from... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Dan Richards (Picture-Book Text, Middle Grade)
The deadline for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program is just days away! Get to know all of our marvelous mentors in these interviews on our Pen & Story blog. Then learn how to apply here. Deadline: July 30! Dan Richards is a beloved children’s author known for his humorous picture books and middle-grade novels. His... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Michele Bacon (Young Adult)
The deadline for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program is just days away! Get to know all of our wonderful mentors in these interviews on our Pen & Story blog. Then learn how to apply here. Deadline: July 30! Michele Bacon loves prime numbers, tabletop games, roller derby, downhill skiing, and traveling. Always eager to immerse... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Katherine Pryor (Picture-Book Text)
The deadline is approaching for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program! Get to know our inspiring mentors in these interviews on our Pen & Story blog. Learn how to apply here. Don’t miss this opportunity. Deadline: July 30! Katherine Pryor is the author of three picture books and one board book. Her first book, Sylvia’s Spinach,... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Joy McCullough (Middle Grade, Young Adult)
The submission window for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program is still open, but only for a couple more weeks! We’re sharing interviews with each of our marvelous mentors to help prospective mentees get to know them better. Learn more about the mentorship program, including how to apply, here. Deadline: July 30! Joy McCullough’s debut young-adult... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Sarah Kapit (Middle Grade)
The submission window for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program is still open, but only for a couple more weeks! We’re sharing interviews with each of our talented mentors to help prospective mentees get to know them better. Learn more about the mentorship program, including how to apply, here. Deadline: July 30! Photo Credit: Kat Portrait... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Eric Ode (Picture-Book Text)
Applications are still being accepted for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program! Get to know our multitalented mentors in these interviews, posted during the submission window on our Pen & Story blog. You’ll find more information about the mentorship program and how to apply here. Deadline: July 30! Eric Ode is the author of 11 picture... Continue Reading →
Get to Know Your Mentors: Catherine Linka (Young Adult)
The submission window for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program is open, and we’re sharing interviews with each of our talented mentors to help prospective mentees get to know them better. Learn more about the mentorship program, including how to apply, here. Deadline: July 30! Catherine Linka I like to mentor because . . . SCBWI... Continue Reading →
The Vault Lets SCBWI Members Watch Videos of Children’s Publishing Icons
The Vault Lets SCBWI Members Watch Videos of Children's Publishing Icons. Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheScbwi/