The Weekly 411 (7/4/14)

@ Kathryn Ault Noble

July 4, 2014, Issue #26

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Due to the 4th of July holiday, we will not be featuring Author or Illustrator Spotlights this week. Enjoy Kathryn Ault Noble's wonderful family of bears illustration.

KIDLIT NEWS

New Agent Alert: Whitley Abell of Inklings Literary is seeking MG and YA. Other members of Inklings Literary agency who were previously closed to queries are now open. See website for details.

Agent Alert: Alexander Slater of Trident Media Group is building his client list. He is looking for children's, MG, and YA fiction and nonfiction.

New Publisher Alert: Three Hares Publishing just launched in May and is looking for new talent

Picture Books

7 Ways to Structure Your Picture Book

The 5 Essential Story Ingredients

For Writers

Publishing Trends: People Round-Up June 2014

The Top 15 Publishers in Children's Writing

For Illustrators

"3 Common Mistakes Artists Make in their Portfolios"

Young Adult

Writing For the Young Adult Audience

Social Media

How to Manage Your Social Media Presence in 30 Minutes a Day

Submissions: Agents and Editors

5 Things Writers Should Ask Potential Agents

Contests & Awards

July 13 Meegenius Author Challenge

• What: enter a children's picture book, chapter book, early reader, or short story
• Prize: publication through Meegenius's website plus $1500 and royalties

Also added: list of Grants for Writers

Diversity in Kidlit

"Book List: Books about Muslim or Middle Eastern Characters"

Inspirational Things

"The Only Writing Advice You'll Ever Need" (from Phillip Pullman)

"21 Butt-Kicking Questions to Help You Stay Focused on Your Creative Dream"