Interview by Jenny Desmond Walters for SCBWI Bologna 2010
Your experience in the book publishing industry spans more than 30 years. Over this time, have you observed that many book trends and topics come and go, or do you think there are classic themes in children’s storytelling that never go out of style?
This week I received news that Eternal (Candlewick, 2010) was lucky #13 on the March 8 Publishers Weekly best-seller list. It’s the first time any of my books has made that list.
Thanks so much for your continued support! Thanks to Esther Hershenhorn for the heads-up!
Continue Reading Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith is a Publishers Weekly Best Seller »
Interview by Laura Watkinson for SCBWI Bologna 2010
Hello, Deirdre. You are the picture book publisher at Walker Books. Could you talk us through your day at work?
I get up reluctantly, shower, then after breakfast (either a bowl of porridge or wheat-germ toast with peanut butter and a banana),
From Jennifer R. Hubbard
A group of bloggers, most of them writers, are using their blogs, Facebook accounts, and other social media to raise money for local libraries, bookmobiles, and literacy causes.
Last year, this effort raised over $1600. This year’s challenge will run from March 23 to March 27. Participants are pledging money for every comment received on their blog,
Interview by Jenny Desmond Walters for SCBWI Bologna 2010
Richard Peck has received a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, and many other remarkable awards and citations for literary work. He is also the first children’s writer to receive a National Humanities Medal.
SCBWI members and supporters feel a special connection with Richard,
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San Francisco–Acclaimed authors David Gifaldi and Julie Larios will lead a conference on the craft of writing for young readers on April 24 at Fort Mason Center.
David will speak on “Rejection is Subjective! Prime the Pump and Move On.” Peek: “Your ‘baby’ has been born. You did everything you could to make it a healthy delivery.
Interview by Laura Watkinson for SCBWI Bologna 2010
Hello, Sara. You wear a number of different hats. You’re both a commissioning editor and a published writer. Which came first, the writing or the publishing? How do you combine the two?
I’ve created stories since I was a little girl, imagining epic dramas for my Barbie dolls.
Continue Reading SCBWI Bologna 2010 Author-Editor Interview: Sara Grant of Working Partners »
When we last spoke in February 2009, you were going through a transition, having been recently laid off (along with numerous other employees) from Mirrorstone Books, an imprint of Wizards of the Coast, and having recently relocated to Utah.
At the time, you were editing on a freelance basis for Tor and other clients.
Continue Reading Editor Interiew: Stacy Whitman of Tu Books (Lee & Low) »
Interview by Laura Watkinson for SCBWI Bologna 2010
Hello, John. Could you tell us a little about what you’re working on at the moment?
I’m currently developing some picture book dummy ideas, later in the Spring I’ll be working on Volume 2 of the Zipper-kun series for Rironsha in Japan.
Continue Reading SCBWI Bologna 2010 Illustrator Interview: John Shelley »
Diversity in Fantasy Mine by Cindy Pon from The Enchanted Inkpot. Peek: “I called this the ‘diversity in fantasy mine,’ because our diverse world cultures is such the perfect place to turn to for inspiration in fantasy writing. It’s been done before Tolkien and since. Silver Phoenix, my debut, was inspired by ancient China.
