The Weekly 411 (1/10/20)
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Jan. 10, 2020 vol 2
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KIDLIT NEWS
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHTS
Today we reveal the cover of Rebecca Colby's new picture book, CROCODILES NEED KISSES TOO illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan! Check it out!
We made a list of Top 100 Writing Blogs & Websites for Authors in 2020.
Lee & Low Books is hiring: an Educational Sales Assistant & a Marketing & Publicity Assistant
Lee & Low Books is hiring: an Educational Sales Assistant & a Marketing & Publicity Assistant
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHTS
We are excited to feature picture book author Nanette Heffernan and her forthcoming picture book, EARTH HOUR: A LIGHTS-OUT EVENT FOR OUR PLANET illustrated by Bao Luu (Charlesbridge January 21, 2020). Enter to win a copy!
We are excited to feature illustrator Victoria Ying and her recent graphic novel, DIANA: PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS, written by Shannon and Dean Hale (DC Comics Jan. 7, 2020). Enter to win a copy!
We are excited to feature illustrator Victoria Ying and her recent graphic novel, DIANA: PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS, written by Shannon and Dean Hale (DC Comics Jan. 7, 2020). Enter to win a copy!
Cover Reveal
Today we reveal the cover of Rebecca Colby's new picture book, CROCODILES NEED KISSES TOO illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan! Check it out!
For Writers
5 Ways Writers (Try to) FakeTheir Way to Good Storytelling
How to Build a Scene
How to Build a Scene
Book Turns Create Interactive Stories
Feb. 20 #PBPitch
- What: tweet your picture book pitch between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET
- Prize: agent attention and likes (invitations to query)
Jan. 25-25 The Breakthrough Writers' Conference Join editor and YA author Kate Brauning, Sourcebooks editor Christa Desir, video editor Deborah Oliveira, and editor Manuela Velasco in an online conference covering self-editing, writing outside your lane, goal-setting, sensitivity readers, first-page reads, writing sprints, and more.
June 26-28 The Squam Writes Retreat A small, craft-focused retreat for MG and YA authors. Everyone who attends has a one-on-one 25-min critique with a mentor. 2020 mentors are: Rebecca Podos (Writer, and Agent at Rees Literary) and Ashley Hearn, Editor at Page Street Kids. Enrollment capped at 20 (Squam Lake, NH)
June 26-28 The Squam Writes Retreat A small, craft-focused retreat for MG and YA authors. Everyone who attends has a one-on-one 25-min critique with a mentor. 2020 mentors are: Rebecca Podos (Writer, and Agent at Rees Literary) and Ashley Hearn, Editor at Page Street Kids. Enrollment capped at 20 (Squam Lake, NH)
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