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Penny Warner
Penny is one of the friendliest and most prolific authors I know. With over 40 books for kids and adults she still finds time to teach, speak in schools, travel to conferences, and well...write! Kids will love her popular middle grade mystery series featuring the Girl Scouts of "Troop 13" as well as her collection of party and activity books. Penny also writes the Connor Westphal adult mystery series. Click on the link to meet one of my favorites!
Blue & Ude Writers' Services
If you're looking for tender loving care and a few kicks in the seat of the page, Wayne Ude and Marian Blue could be just right for your manuscript. Expert editors, teachers, and published authors, this duo has seen it all, done it all, and shares it with you. All genres and children's is a specialty. Click on the link to see what they offer.
Jane Yolen
If you write for children, you MUST know Jane Yolen. With over 270 books in print, Jane is a master storyteller, a dynamic speaker and teacher, and an inspiration to all who know and love her work. One of the busiest people I know, peek into the life of a writer by reading Jane's online journal and if you haven't read her books: get to your local bookstore now.
Lori Pollard-Johnson
Meet a writing teacher full of ideas and enthusiasm for craft and a wonderful author of two published middle grade novels with more soon to come. Click on the link to visit Lori's site and read about "The Truth Test" and "Recipe for a Rebel", stories you're going to love. Lori also runs WriterWorks, a teacher education, curriculum consultation, and school presentation business.
Sharon Creech
One of my heroes. Enough said. Read everything she's written. Really.
Lois Lowry
Another hero. Take a look at Lois's speaking schedule and if she's anywhere near you, don't miss a chance to listen to her words of wisdom. Lois sets the standard for all children's writers. Our job is to live up to it.
Author to watch alert: Christy Lenzi
Introducing Christy Lenzi: writer of magical and fast-paced historical fiction with a focus on ancient cultures. Known in the mag market, watch this rising star for middle grade novels. Alert updates coming soon.
Author to watch alert: Melissa Marr
Watch for Melissa's FINDING THE SUMMER QUEEN, Harper Collins, summer 2007, first in a sure hit YA trilogy. You'll love Melissa's website. Click on "prologue" to read the first chapter.
Deb Lund
Meet Deb Lund, author of 5 picture books, including DinoSailors, a hilarious, tummy-tickling tale. A Washington resident, former children's librarian and teacher, Deb's stories show her love for children. Her newest book, Tell Me My Story Mama, is available for purchase now. Read Deb's heart warming, personal story about adopting children from Haiti when you visit her website.
Wine Country This Week Magazine
Wine Country This Week is a print and online magazine highlighting California's wine regions. If you love wine, art, fine food, traveling the back roads, and quaint country inns, visit the website and plan a trip. Updated weekly, this is my favorite magazine to write for and you'll see many of my stories if you click around a bit. Enjoy!
The World of Verla Kay
Click here for one of the best children's writing sites on the web. Find out response times for agents and editors, discuss the craft of writing, and share good news with hundreds of writers. Careful not to let this board get in the way of writing!
Whidbey Island Writers Association
The best writers' association on the west coast. Dedicated to helping writers through education, retreats and workshops, networking, and promotion, WIWA also hosts the Whidbey Island Writers' Conference, one I never miss. Visit the prettiest island in the Pacific Northwest while learning from renowned authors, publishers, agents, radio and television executives and songwriters. Check the website for conference details and scheduled events.
Kirby Larson's books
You'll love Kirby's stories. Click on the link to meet a wonderful author. Kirby teaches a writing for children class through The Institute of Children's Literature and appears regularly at workshops and conferences. Random House just released Kirby's first historical novel, HATTIE BIG SKY, a must read. Go. Now. Meet her.
Kinderart--art and crafts for kids
The best site on the web for art projects that will inspire artists of all ages. I've been a frequent visitor to this site for seven years and have used many of the lessons in the classroom and for after school programs. All levels of study and ability are covered. Click and get started!
Liz Koehler-Pentacoff
Click on the link to visit Liz and discover her collection of books for kids of all ages. From humor to non-fiction, you'll love this author's work. Kids, check out Louise the One and Only, Wish Magic, and You're Kidding! Incredible Facts About the Presidents. Writers, be sure to take a look at Liz's new book: The ABCs of Writing for Children, a goldmine of info for anyone who wants to write children's books.
Eva Shaw PhD.
Eva Shaw, prolific writer, speaker, and teacher has been publishing for over 20 years and has written 60 books and more than 1000 articles. Writers looking for expert on-line instruction with gentle nudges from this personable mentor should consider a class with Education to Go, a supplier of classes contracted to colleges worldwide via the Internet.
Write4Kids
One of the best websites for children's writers on the internet. Chock full of timely information, articles, and market updates, this is one to bookmark and return again and again.
Agents--all genres
Looking for an agent? Start here.
SmartWriters
Roxyanne Young does more for children's writers, illustrators, educators, and kids with this website than fifty conferences and twenty books on writing could do. Bookmark this one and if you're published, sign up for the directory. Thanks Roxyanne!
Aaron Shepard
If you're a SCBWI member, this name will be familiar to you and if you're not a member: shame! Everything you ever wanted to know about writing for kids is on Aaron's website.
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