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July Meeting
July 18
Bluebonnet Library,
Baton Rouge
1:30 - 4:30 pm
For driving directions, click
here.
Bring something to read.
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Welcome
to the Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators.
The
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators was formed in
1971 by a group of Los Angeles-based writers for children.
It is the only international organization to offer a variety of
services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital
interest in children's literature. How does it work? The
SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between
writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians,
educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for
young people. There are currently more than 19,000 members
worldwide, in over 70 regions, making it the largest children's
writing organization in the world.
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Main
Office
SCBWI
8271 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles,
CA
90048
USA
voice: 323-782-1010
fax: 323-782-1892
e-mail: scbwi@scbwi.org |
ATTENTION, LOCAL MEMBERS OF
NATIONAL SCBWI
Have
you been receiving your e-mail notices of our upcoming meetings?
If not, we need to hear from you. Our e-mail list needs
updating. If you have not been receiving e-mails, please
contact scbwi-no@cox.net.
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Delacorte
Yearling Contest for first middle grade novel
Click
here for more information. |
CICADA magazine has reopened submissions on a
limited basis. The editors will review manuscripts from authors
whose work has previously appeared in CICADA. Art samples from
new illustrators are welcome. Review the guidelines before
submitting. Guidelines online: [http://www.cicadamag.com/submitwork/generalsubmissions
Youth Rescue
Initiative
needs children's books.
To find out how to donate your used books
to Power Through Reading Community Book Drive
click
here.
The book drive ends on July 2... so hurry! |
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If you
have any news or something to contribute to the Web newsletter,
contact Virginia at
scbwi-no@cox.net.
Darcy Pattison Novel Revision Retreat
September 11-13, 2009
St. Joseph Abbey, Covington, LA
Want to refine your novel/chapter book? This is the retreat for you!
Click here
to download complete information about this wonderful opportunity, plus
the application form.
Terri Hoover Dunham donated a copy of her picture book, The Legend of
Papa Noel: A Cajun Christmas Story, to the Bridget Zinna Auction. This
copy is signed not only by Terri, but also illustrator Laura Knorr.
The auction was created by Southern Breeze, the Tennessee, Alabama,
Georgia and Mississippi chapter of SCBWI to help YA author Bridget Zinna,
who recently learned she has Stage Four colon cancer. Proceeds go to
help with medical costs. To bid or comment on Terri’s donation, click
here. The auction includes autographed books, paintings,
manuscript critiques, portfolio reviews, handcrafted jewelry and more.
For more information, click
here.
Terri Hoover Dunham, author of The Legend of Papa Noel: A Cajun
Christmas Story, is interviewed on author Jone Rush
MacCulloch's
blog.
The February Conference in Hattiesburg, MS,
with Alaskan author Debbie S. Miller, was a big success. For a glimpse
at the conference, click
here.
Market News: New
Agent
The Andrea Hurst
& Associate Literary Management has recently added a new
agent, which can be a sign of an agent unusually open to
clients.
The new Agent is Amberly Finarelli
See submission guidelines at
http://www.andreahu rst.com/submit.
html
Though not looking for children's books, she is looking for
contemporary
young adult novels.
Critique Groups
Wanted!
Hammond area
Looking for people
interested in writing children's books and critique or just
reading group in the
Hammond
area. Contact Katie at
jandkroy@yahoo.com
Monroe Area If anyone is interested in joining a critique group in the
Monroe
area please contact Linda Snider-Ward at
lktsward@bellsouth.net.
Linda is an illustrator as well as a writer, so illustrators
interested may also contact her.
To all Authors and Book Readers...
Authors: You can add your book event or book tour to the BookTour
website. As you refer others, your book will be listed on their
homepage.
To add your book event, please visit:
http://booktour.com/signup?referrer=8995
Readers: Even if you're not a book author, book lovers can
go to the
book-tour website to find out where your favorite authors will be
appearing in your area.
visit: www.booktour. com <http://www.booktour
.com/>
Brandi Hand is settling into life in North Carolina. Check out
her blog at
http://thehandhookup.blogspot.com
Rae Ann Parker now lives in the Nashville, TN,
area. She has a blog at
www.raeannparker.blogspot.com.
news archives
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Looking for inspiration?
See the
HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN
WISH LIST —
click here!
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Need publisher names, addresses, information?
Go to the Children's Book Council
website (CBC)
and browse through the CBC member list
(click
here to go straight to the list).
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