Here's another interview with one of the SCBWI LA conference keynote speakers, the amazingly talented Gennifer Choldenko. I first heard of Gennifer when after the publication of her Newbery Honor-winning novel, AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS. At the time, it seemed like she was an overnight success: a New York Times bestselling author, winner of... Continue Reading →
SCBWI LA conference faculty interview: Mac Barnett!
Here's the first in a series of posts designed to make you want to go to the SCBWI conference in L.A., where you'll meet and mingle with lots of industry stars. One of my favorites is Mac Barnett—and not just because he knows how to rock a five o'clock shadow better than that guy from... Continue Reading →
Thanks to our retiring advisory committee members
Here's Dana Sullivan's tribute to Meg Lippert, Laurie Jones, Annie Gage, and Lois Brandt. Thanks for all of your excellent contributions over the years!
Let’s play the roommate matchup game
If you're going to the SCBWI conference in L.A. and are looking for a roommate, comment below. Then talk amongst yourselves. It would be great to get people's accommodations all set.
Alice Pope moves her blog to SCBWI
Hey, everyone! Alice Pope has new SCBWI blog. Here's the start of her introductory post:After blogging for four years as editor of Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (a position I just left), next week I'll begin blogging full force for SCBWI! (Please pardon our dust--we're still under construction.)This blog will be similar to my last--but... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Williams interview
Check this out: Misa Ramirez with Books on the House interviewed Suzanne about her new GODDESS GIRLS book series, which she wrote with our former SCBWI-WWA friend Joan Holub. It's another SCBWI success story:
New master classes added to SCBWI LA conference
OMG! Arthur Levine and Linda Sue Park will each be teaching a master class at the L.A. conference this summer. Sign up now. Go. Do it. Here's the link. OK. Now that you've done that, let me tell you why you want to study fiction writing with these people. First, Arthur Levine (pictured here with... Continue Reading →
Summer SCBWI conference registration open: why go?
I was a member of the SCBWI for years before I traveled to a national conference. Oh, I had my reasons: the time, the money, the idea that our local conferences are so darned good that any travel beyond Redmond is unnecessary. And then I went to my first L.A. conference. Without getting into too... Continue Reading →
Schmooze it up with us in Bellingham!
SCBWI Western Washington’s Northern Network invites you to attend our May Schmooze. This is our last meeting before the summer break, but we hope to get together once during the summer for a social picnic and network brainstorming session. Northern Network Schmooze Tuesday, May 4, 7:00-9:00 pm Barnes & Noble, Bellingham, Washington “Highlights from the... Continue Reading →
Coming soon: the 2010 SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles!
Registration for the 2010 SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles will begin at 10AM PT on Wednesday, April 21st! Premium workshops and consultations will fill quickly, so if you're thinking about signing up, think fast! Click here for more information and here to download the full schedule.