July Meeting

July 18

Bluebonnet Library, Baton Rouge

1:30 - 4:30 pm

For driving directions, click here.

Bring something to read.


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.

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.


 

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!

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.

  • For more information about the Abbey, click here.

  • Visit Darcy Pattison's website by clicking here.


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/
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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

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).