The Weekly 411 (1/29/16)
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KIDLIT NEWS
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHTS
Contests & Awards
Kidlit411 was listed in The 100 Best Websites for Writers in 2016. We're in great company; check out the others.
We spotlight author J. J. Abrams who debuts with his picture book WORM LOVES WORM. Be sure to enter his giveaway for a signed copy.
Our illustrator in the spotlight is the talented Sansu (Sungyeon Joh). Be sure to enter her giveaway of her PB, PART OF MY HEART.
Our illustrator in the spotlight is the talented Sansu (Sungyeon Joh). Be sure to enter her giveaway of her PB, PART OF MY HEART.
- What: submit a short (under 214 word) story for children with a Valentine theme, and where someone is grumpy
- Prize: 10 amazing prizes, including courses and critiques
- What: Apply for a $2000 grant and recognition for various categories: YA, MG, PB, CB, nonfiction, multicultural
- Who: SCBWI members, uncontracted work, only 1 ms
- Prize: funds & recognition
- What: apply to get mentored by established authors to prepare your manuscript for agent round
- Who: Writeres of MG, YA, and up
- Prize: Get a mentor and chance to attract agents' attention
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Marcie Colleen -Teacher's Guides Authors- If you're looking for teaching resources to accompany your picture books, which will increase your opportunities for school and library visits contact Marcie.
Marcie Colleen -Teacher's Guides Authors- If you're looking for teaching resources to accompany your picture books, which will increase your opportunities for school and library visits contact Marcie.
This is another great post filled with fantastic resources and opportunities. I love this website! Thanks so much for keeping us up to date :)
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