The Weekly 411 (6/13/14)

© Leeza Hernandez

June 13, 2104 Issue # 23

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KIDLIT NEWS

AGENT NEWS: Pam Van Hylckama Vlieg has moved to D4EO and is seeking MG and YA.

AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT

This week we welcome Leeza Hernandez in the Author-Illustrator Spotlight.

For Writers

Best Children's Books of the Year, 2014 Edition

Using Simple Games in Children's APP's

18 Writing Tips That Will Leave Your Readers Begging For More

Picture Books

A List of Fun, Cool and Interesting Words

Young Adult

5 Basic Literary Devices That Will Deepen Your Fiction

Social Media

The Best Facebook Groups That YOU Should Join Part 2 (Kathy Halsey)

Blogs to Follow

GROG Blog - a group blog of children's nonfiction writers sharing resources and information

Sub It Club - a blog dedicated to the art and science of submissions; great information and resources

Diversity in Kidlit

25 Books That Diversity Kids' Reading Lists This Summer

Indie Publishing

Kickstarter for Books: INKSHARES

Contests and Awards

The Cheerios "Spoonful of Stories" Program has Changed It's Name to "Cheer On Reading"  There does not appear to be a New Author contest this year, but watch this spot for updates.

Miss Snark's Twitter Pitch Contest- End of June 2014

Inspirational Things

10 People Whose Lives Began at Age 60

In Just 60 Seconds, Jim Carrey May Alter the Way You Live Your Life For Good