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December ??, 2009
Location to
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HOLIDAY MEETING
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
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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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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
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OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
A new online magazine for young adult literature,
the Young Adult Review Network (or YARN), is being
launched. YARN’s mission is to publish the highest
quality creative writing for young adult readers,
ages 14-18, and those in other age groups who enjoy
young adult lit. Published quarterly, YARN will
feature short fiction and creative essays, poetry,
and an author interview. The interactive sections
will allow for comments on stories, as well as
online discussions of recent YA books. YARN
distinguishes itself from other teen literary
magazines by seeking to discover new teen writers
and publish their work alongside those of
established writers of the YA genre. The debut issue
will be Winter 2010. For more information, go to
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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 |
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Agent News
Agent Judy Mikalonis of the Andrea Hurst & Associate Literary
Management is now considering YA fiction (looking for
"upbeat, fun, contemporary"). Agent Amberly Finarelli is
also looking for contemporary YA novels.
Click
here to see submission guidelines.
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A
Great Blog for Children's Writers
Nancy I. Sanders's blog is a
goldmine of information and inspiration for
children's writers. She is the award-winning,
best-selling author of more than 75 children's
books.
Visit
www.nancyisanders.wordpress.com. |
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If you
have any news or something to contribute to the Web newsletter,
contact Virginia at
scbwi-no@cox.net.
We should all do this...
New member
Chanda Nail
reports: "I am giving myself a deadline. I hope to bring
something to read to the November meeting, and look forward to meeting
everyone." [terrynchanda@yahoo.com]
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.
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.
For a view of the Novelists' Retreat held in September, click
here.
The February Conference in Hattiesburg, MS,
with Alaskan author Debbie S. Miller, was a big success. For a glimpse
at the conference, click
here.
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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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