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Monthly Archives: October 2017
An Interview with Christine Kendall, by Laura Parnum
Take a few minutes to get to know another one of our fabulous PA authors, Christine Kendall! She’ll be speaking at Fall Philly (on Sunday!!), and Laura Parnum took some time to chat with her about the process of researching … Continue reading
A Cafe Chat with Rachel Skrlac Lo Ph.D, by Lindsay Bandy
This year at Fall Philly, we’re broadening our horizons by featuring an academic perspective on kidlit! Rachel Skrlac Lo is a professor of education at Villanova and an advocate for accurate and diverse representation in children’s literature. I asked her … Continue reading
Posted in Fall Philly, Interviews, Uncategorized
Tagged #ownvoices, #WeNeedDiverseBooks, Accurate representation, chains, cultural research, cultural sensitivity, diversity, diversity of storytellers, Educational Philosophy, Inclusiveness, laurie halse anderson, Lindsay Bandy, misconceptions about diversity, Rachel Skrlac Lo, representing other cultures, research, sensitivity readers, Villanova, white authors, white illustrators, writing about other cultures
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A Cafe Chat with Katherine Locke, by Lindsay Bandy
Good morning, Eastern PA! I am so excited to host PA author Katherine Locke at the EPP Cafe. Katherine will be joining us at Fall Philly/PA Author Day, and I really can’t wait to get my hands on a copy … Continue reading
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Tagged #amwriting, air & simple gifts, berlin wall, eastern PA scbwi, Fall Philly, fiction, Historical fantasy, historical fiction, Katherine Locke, Lindsay Bandy, magical realism, mystery, PA Author Day, PA Authors, The Girl With The Red Balloon, writing advice, YA, YA or NA?, young adult, young adult vs. new adult
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A Cafe Chat with Illustrator Anni Matsick, by Lindsay Bandy
This gorgeous fall Friday we’re honored to host the wonderfully talented Anni Matsick, who will be one of our featured speakers at Fall Philly/PA Author Day! Anni has been a part of our annual February art and poetry show several … Continue reading
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Tagged Anni Matsick, chris van allsburg, Dinosaurs Living in my Hair!, educational publication, EPA SCBWI, Fall Philly, Fall Philly 2017, freelance, Illustrators, Jayne Rose-Vallee, Lindsay Bandy, PA Author Day, Rose Vallee Creations, SCBWI, self-published illustrators, self-publishing, the garden of abdul gasazi, trade picture book, watercolor, working as a freelance artist
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Agent Caitlin McDonald on PERFECTING YOUR PITCH! with Lindsay Bandy
Today, we welcome Caitlin McDonald from Donald Maass Literary Agency! Caitlin is here to help you write your pitch, and to let you know what she’s looking for! Read below, then reserve your spot to pitch Caitlin at Fall Philly! … Continue reading
Posted in Fall Philly, Perfecting your pitch, Uncategorized
Tagged agents seeking, agents seeking MG fiction, agents seeking science fiction, agents seeking YA, Caitlin McDonald, contemporary fiction with geeky bent, contemporary issues, Donald Maass Literary, found families, heists, how to pitch an agent, how to write a pitch, lady knights, Lindsay Bandy, Pitch Tips, politics, SCBWI, SCBWIEPA
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Agent Larissa Helena on PERFECTING YOUR PITCH! with Lindsay Bandy
Can you believe Fall Philly/PA Author Day is only three weeks away? If you’re planning on pitching one or more agents at the event, read below for some advice and guidelines from Pippin Properties agent Larissa Helena! LB: Hi there, … Continue reading
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Tagged agents seeking author/illustrators, agents seeking contemporary fiction, agents seeking humorous middle grade, agents seeking innovative fantasy and sci-fi, EPA SCBWI, Fall Philly, Larissa Helena, Lindsay Bandy, Perfecting your pitch, Pippin Properties, pitching an agent, pitching tips, SCBWI
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