It just came out Tuesday and, so far, it’s a really fun read. I’m a little more than 100 pages into The Last Olympian, the final book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, written by Rick Riordan. My daughter and I have enjoyed reading the series together, and this one looks like it’ll be action-packed.
I’m taking a lot longer to read this one than I had the others because, happily, I’m under deadline, but I’m sure I’ll finish it soon and enjoy it as much as the rest.
Another book which I just loved and read, oh, probably six months ago now, was The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. It won the John Newbery Medal, the most prestigious writing award for American children’s literature. Such a strange and fantastical and gripping story! A feature film of another of his books, Coraline, is out in theaters now, so those who aren’t familiar with his fabulous stories can become so.
If you like contemporary children’s literature, you can’t go wrong with these!
Children’s Book Week is about celebrating children’s literature and the marvelous effect it can have in the life of a child.
One very exciting event for kids is happening this Tuesday, May 12th, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the South Milwaukee Public Library. Kids and their parents can meet talented illustrators Jeff Miracola, who’s also my hubby and illustrator of Welcome to Monster Isle, and the very friendly Carol Schwartz. Readers can also chat up authors Janet Halfmann and Gibbs Davis.
The event is put on by South Milwaukee Public Schools, the library, and the Wisconsin Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. You can find more information here.
Come on down and bring the kiddies! Everyone will be happy to see you!
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All the rain we had here in southeastern Wisconsin would have made today the perfect day to curl up with a good book. Instead, however, I had the great pleasure of previewing books about to be released, talking about books, mingling with some of the state’s best authors, seeing old friends, and making new ones at the SCBWI-WI Spring Luncheon. The annual event brings Wisconsin authors and illustrators together to share lunch and hear from a professional in the publishing world.
Our guest speaker was Kendra Levin, editor at Viking Children’s Books, which is an imprint of Penguin. Kendra’s shown left, and I’m on the right.
She spoke on a slew of issues, including how the economy is affecting acquisitions, which I found particularly interesting. Kendra assures us that publishers are still acquiring books (after all, that is what they do), although they’re being pickier and taking fewer risks. As such, she encourages authors to aim for specificity in their work: in hook, plot, target audience, and, later, the agent or publisher to which you submit.
Good talk and very encouraging.
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I’m looking forward to seeing some friends next Saturday at the SCBWI-Wisconsin Annual Spring Luncheon. The event brings together writers and illustrators for lunch and conversation with a professional in the publishing biz. This year, the guest speaker is Kendra Levin, editor at Viking Children’s Books. Take a look at their titles, and you’ll be duly impressed.
It’ll be great to reconnect with this talented group and recharge for the next bout of writing.
Years ago, when I was studying in Spain and my husband was courting me all the way from Milwaukee, he’d send letters to me in envelopes that he’d turned into elaborate works of art. He’d create beautiful designs on the envelopes, which I just loved, and which got lots of attention from anyone who saw them.
Flash to today, when I can proudly announce that my husband, Jeff Miracola, has artwork in another newly-released book and on display in London’s Red Gate Gallery. And, you guessed it, it features mail art!
The Mail Me Art book features two hundred of the best illustrations from some of the great artists of today collected by art-lover Darren Di Lieto. It can be purchased here (USD) or here (GBP). Check out the MailMeArt website and, if you’re in London anytime soon, check out the gallery exhibit at:
Red Gate Gallery
209a Coldharbour Lane
London. SW9 8RU. UK
+44 (0)207.326.0993
Seeing Jeff create the piece selected for this project really brought back some great memories. I love the work and hope you will, too.
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What I’m Reading — Albeit Slowly
/0 Comments/in A Writer Writes /by SilviaI’m taking a lot longer to read this one than I had the others because, happily, I’m under deadline, but I’m sure I’ll finish it soon and enjoy it as much as the rest.
If you like contemporary children’s literature, you can’t go wrong with these!
Celebrate Children’s Book Week
/0 Comments/in In The News /by SilviaOne very exciting event for kids is happening this Tuesday, May 12th, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the South Milwaukee Public Library. Kids and their parents can meet talented illustrators Jeff Miracola, who’s also my hubby and illustrator of Welcome to Monster Isle, and the very friendly Carol Schwartz. Readers can also chat up authors Janet Halfmann and Gibbs Davis.
The event is put on by South Milwaukee Public Schools, the library, and the Wisconsin Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. You can find more information here.
Come on down and bring the kiddies! Everyone will be happy to see you!
SCBWI-WI Spring Luncheon 2009
/0 Comments/in A Writer Writes, In The News /by SilviaAll the rain we had here in southeastern Wisconsin would have made today the perfect day to curl up with a good book. Instead, however, I had the great pleasure of previewing books about to be released, talking about books, mingling with some of the state’s best authors, seeing old friends, and making new ones at the SCBWI-WI Spring Luncheon. The annual event brings Wisconsin authors and illustrators together to share lunch and hear from a professional in the publishing world.
Our guest speaker was Kendra Levin, editor at Viking Children’s Books, which is an imprint of Penguin. Kendra’s shown left, and I’m on the right.
Good talk and very encouraging.
L-L-Luncheon
/0 Comments/in A Writer Writes, In The News /by SilviaI’m looking forward to seeing some friends next Saturday at the SCBWI-Wisconsin Annual Spring Luncheon. The event brings together writers and illustrators for lunch and conversation with a professional in the publishing biz. This year, the guest speaker is Kendra Levin, editor at Viking Children’s Books. Take a look at their titles, and you’ll be duly impressed.
It’ll be great to reconnect with this talented group and recharge for the next bout of writing.
Mail Me Art
/0 Comments/in In The News /by SilviaYears ago, when I was studying in Spain and my husband was courting me all the way from Milwaukee, he’d send letters to me in envelopes that he’d turned into elaborate works of art. He’d create beautiful designs on the envelopes, which I just loved, and which got lots of attention from anyone who saw them.
Flash to today, when I can proudly announce that my husband, Jeff Miracola, has artwork in another newly-released book and on display in London’s Red Gate Gallery. And, you guessed it, it features mail art!
The Mail Me Art book features two hundred of the best illustrations from some of the great artists of today collected by art-lover Darren Di Lieto. It can be purchased here (USD) or here (GBP). Check out the MailMeArt website and, if you’re in London anytime soon, check out the gallery exhibit at:
Red Gate Gallery
209a Coldharbour Lane
London. SW9 8RU. UK
+44 (0)207.326.0993
Seeing Jeff create the piece selected for this project really brought back some great memories. I love the work and hope you will, too.
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