Some places you may find me.
- SCBWI conferences, workshops and retreats.
- Speaking with school children about the joy of writing, what's important to learn now and why, and question and answer time.
WHERE I'VE BEEN:
***This past weekend, I attended an SCBWI-INDIANA fall conference at Franklin College, in Franklin, Indiana, called "Tricks and Treats of the Trade." Most appropriate since it was Oct. 29th.
Speakers included Andrea Hall, Editor, of Albert Whitman & Co., Tina Schwartz, Agent, of Purcell Agency, and illustrator, Jennifer Zivoin. Also, Shannan Anderson, of SCBWI INDIANA Chapter, shared her tips and tricks on her writing experience. The four also hosted a panel question and answer discussion which was full of great questions from our members and insight from our speakers.
It was a conference well worth the time and investment. Can't wait until the next one!
Sherry
Speakers included Andrea Hall, Editor, of Albert Whitman & Co., Tina Schwartz, Agent, of Purcell Agency, and illustrator, Jennifer Zivoin. Also, Shannan Anderson, of SCBWI INDIANA Chapter, shared her tips and tricks on her writing experience. The four also hosted a panel question and answer discussion which was full of great questions from our members and insight from our speakers.
It was a conference well worth the time and investment. Can't wait until the next one!
Sherry
***Here are some pictures of my visit to a 5th grade classroom. I read my short, non-fiction story about Stellar Sea Lions, titled, "Do You See, What I See, Down by the Sea?" I passed colorful pictures of sea lions, which they seemed to enjoy.
Some of these children are disadvantaged. What I found was, they were interested in learning, they asked good questions, and most of them were receptive and appreciative of my story. The teacher said the notebooks and mechanical pencils I gave them were carried all day, writing down what they observed for their stories. They made my day.
Some of these children are disadvantaged. What I found was, they were interested in learning, they asked good questions, and most of them were receptive and appreciative of my story. The teacher said the notebooks and mechanical pencils I gave them were carried all day, writing down what they observed for their stories. They made my day.
