Learn about author-illustrator Salima Alikhan. Peek: “My mother is from Germany, and my father was born in India and raised in Pakistan. Therefore I grew up with a very interesting mix of fairy tales in the household.” Note: Salima now makes her home in Austin, Texas.
Her latest book is The Pied Piper of Austin (Pelican,
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From Jennifer Hubbard:
A group of bloggers, most of them writers, will be using their blogs, facebook accounts, or other social media to raise money for local libraries, bookmobiles, and literacy causes.
They are looking for bloggers or Facebookers to join in.
If interested, please email jennifer[at]jenniferhubbard[dot]com by March 21.
Interview by Jenny Desmond Walters for SCBWI Bologna 2010
Your bio mentions that you began work at Scott Treimel NY literary agency the same year you completed your degree at Wesleyan University. At what point did you realize that working in children’s publishing was something you wanted to do?
Continue Reading SCBWI Bologna 2010 Agent Interview: John Cusick of Scott Treimel NY »
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith by Jessica Rodriguez from Jessica’s Vision.
In today’s interview, I talk about characters and loss, my favorite books, what started me writing for young adults, the inspiration behind chef Bradley Sanguini, and my Gothic fantasy series. I also offer some writing advice.
Peek: [on the title Tantalize] “It comes from a line in the book: ‘Call me werecurious,
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Rachel Hawkins is the first-time author of Hex Hall (Disney-Hyperion, March 2, 2010). From the promotional copy:
Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father–an elusive European warlock–only when necessary.
Do you write for middle graders or young adults?
Bid to win a critique by me, author Cynthia Leitich Smith, of the first 10 pages of your novel in progress!
I’m the author of Rain Is Not My Indian Name, Tantalize, Eternal,
Children’s-YA author Bethany Hegedus spoke on scene and structure to Austin SCBWI members on Feb. 13 at BookPeople. She highlighted Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick, 2000) as a model for study. Note: Bethany also works for the Writers’ League of Texas and is a graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Three Days of Fey by Shveta Thakrar from A Desi Faerie Spins Stories of Stars and Silver, Jasmine in Her Hair. Featuring interviews with Cyn Balog, Malinda Lo, and watch this LJ for number three. Read Cynsations interviews with Cyn and Malinda.
Kathi Baron is the first-time author of Shattered (WestSideBooks, 2009); visit Kathi at Blogger. From the promotional copy:
Teen violin prodigy Cassie has been tiptoeing around her father, whose moods have become increasingly explosive. After he destroys her beloved and valuable violin in a sudden rage, Cassie, shocked, runs away,
Tantalize and Eternal, both by Cynthia Leitich Smith are now available as e-books from Candlewick Press.
In celebration, here are a couple of my fave fan trailers for Tantalize. The difference in approaches is interesting. Jaden emphasizes the murder mystery, and BloodLustEnt. emphasizes the romantic elements.
“Cynthia Leitich Smith’s Tantalize in a little over a minute.
