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Calling
Volunteers
We sincerely appreciate your help. We're looking for volunteers for our East Bay Series, contact lea_lyon@pacbell.net, and Fall Conference Volunteers, contact Colette, mvpurpleleaf@yahoo.comYour dedicated efforts enable us to grow with new programs and expanded geographical reach. |
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Not a member of SCBWI? Join today!
SCBWI is the largest children's writing organization in the world with over 19,000 members in 70 regions. We're the only organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate or share a vital interest in children's literature. Application is at Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators |
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About SCBWI Northern California
Three regions compose the greatern Northern California area. Please check the website for the region closest to your home zip code and for all the Northern CA programs offered
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 Dear Fellow Writers and Illustrators
Thank you to the wonderful illustrators who submitted logos to the logo contest. We'll be announcing the logo selected in May. Every submission showed tremendous spirit of the talent around the Bay.
As spring opens, it always brings new energy, fresh ideas and blooming beginnings (and budding endings!) There are lots of new regional programs to give your efforts wings (sorry, but couldn't resist.). So enjoy and let your inner writer and illustrator drive your journey.
And, as every published writer and illustrator has told us, perseverance pays off!
Margaret Speaker Yuan, regional advisor
Colette Weil Parrinello, assistant regional advisor
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 East Bay Meeting - Wed., April 16th , 6:45 - 9 PM, "YA Trends - What's Hot, What's Not" Jennifer Laughran, associate agent, Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Jennifer Laughran, our guest speaker, is new to the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, but not to the world of children's books. She shares her plans for the meeting: "I will talk about trends in YA books, what's selling and what trends are over. And then, more specifically, how I work and what I am looking for in particular. Mostly though, I am interested in people's questions. I would love it if I could spend most of the time fielding questions. So come prepared!"
Jennifer's been a children's bookseller for more than a decade, and is the founder of the extremely popular YA event series "Not Your Mother's Book Club". Her knowledge of the market and extensive experience working with publishers will be a definite asset for her clients. Visit Agents Bio's for more about her.
6:45 to 7:00 Registration and Networking
7:00 to 7:15 Introductions
7:15 to 8:00 Featured presentation by Jennifer Laughran
8:15 to 8:45 Q & A and discussion
8:45 to 9:00 Closing remarks, clean up room
7- 9 PM, River of Words, 2547 Eighth Street, 13B, Berkeley, CA
$5 SCBWI members, $10 non-members - Registration at the door only
Our sincere thanks to our volunteer coordinator, Lea Lyon. We are seeking volunteers to assist with refreshments, room set up, registration and carpool arrangement from BART. Contact lea_lyon@pacbell.net
Upcoming meetings
Tuesday, July 15
Tuesday, Oct. 14 |
 Beyond the Bay Series - KICKOFF MEETING
Concord Public Library, May 3rd, 2 - 5 PM
PLOTTING AND SCHEMING: The Secrets of Crafting a Firm Foundation for Your Middle Grade or Young Adult Novel by Kathryn Reiss
Kathryn Reiss, award-winning author of over a dozen novels of suspense for children and teens, will guide you in creating a strong plot for your own next book. Her talk moves beyond basics to offer tips and techniques that get you thinking like a pro.
2:00 to 2:30 Opening remarks and introductions
2:30 to 3:30 Featured presentation by Kathryn Reiss
3:00 to 4:00 Break and Networking
4:00 to 4:45 General Q & A
4:45 to 5:00 Clean up and clear the room
2800 Salvio Street
Concord CA 94519
We need a volunteer to contact a local bookstore and arrange to have copies of Kathryn's books available for her to sign and sell. Please contact Margaret Speaker Yuan at books4women@yahoo.com Also, if you've volunteered to help with the meeting, we have your name on the list and will be contacting you closer to the date. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to get this series of meetings off the ground - it wouldn't have happened without you. |
UnMask Your Character
SAVE THE DATE - FALL Conference October 25, Saturday, 9:00 - 5:00 pm
We have an outstanding lineup of guest speakers! And our conference will be the first in the East Bay many years. Mark your calendars!
Gretchen Hirsch, associate editor, HarperCollins,
Julie Romeis, editor, Chronicle Books,
YA Author Panel with Carrie Watson, author of QUAD, Leigh Purcill, author of Love Meg and Elizabeth Partridge
First Pages by our speakers and much more!
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Featured YA Authors - Fall 08 Conference
Leigh Purtill, West Hollywood, CA, author of soon to be released (April!) All About Vee and Love Meg will be a guest speaker on our Fall 08 Conference Panel of YA authors. Other panelists include Carrie Watson, Chico, CA, author of QUAD and Elizabeth Partridge, San Francisco, CA, author of YA biographies including John Lennon, All I Want is the Truth.
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 Kittridge Retreat For Writers and Illustrators
June 13 & 14th
We've expanded our space at the Zen Center. We now have 3 more spaces available!
This retreat at Green Gulch Retreat Center is during Fathers' Day weekend. More people signed up so we expanded our group. The Zen Center has been generous in extending our deadline. So contact Margaret if you would like to join this retreat. For more information on Kittridge June Retreat |
 Kudos - Share Your Good News
If you are an SCBWI member and have great news to share like local schools visits, new releases, etc. please pass it along to Colette, mvpurpleleaf@yahoo.com. We would love to share the news and, space permitting, your published cover or illustration. |
| Marin Meeting - Save the Date: July 8th, 7 - 9 pm
Redwood High School, Larkspur Program to be announced. | |
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