Category Archives: Events
A Cafe Chat with Literary Agent Alice Fugate, by Kristen Strocchia
Are you getting ready to submit your work to agents or editors? We have an exciting opportunity coming up in the new year. It’s called “Submission Shine”—an online, deep-dive critique intensive opportunity in which you can meet one-on-one with a … Continue reading
A Field Trip to the New-York Historical Society, by Virginia Law Manning
On July 17, I traveled with a group of five Eastern PA SCBWI members to New York City to see Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement through Children’s Books at the New-York Historical Society. The exhibition was curated … Continue reading
A Cafe Chat with Book Designer Taylor Abatiell, by Berrie Torgan-Randall
We are getting very excited for our upcoming Virtual Illustrator Day on October 9, 2021. This year we are focusing on nonfiction and biography. There is still time to register, and we are still accepting applications for our scholarships (application … Continue reading
Meet Us In Lititz, PA, for a Children’s and Young Adult Book Fair at Aaron’s Books!
Support our Eastern PA PAL members and an awesome indie book store on Sunday, September 12 from 2-4 p.m. Stroll through beautiful Lititz Springs Park, make a day of it and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many … Continue reading
A Cafe Chat with Editor Katie Heit, by Joanne Roberts
We are excited to be hosting a FREE webinar series this summer dedicated to those all-important first impressions. We call it “First Page Center Stage.” In this webinar series, industry professionals will provide live feedback of participants’ First Pages (for manuscripts) or … Continue reading
A Virtual Meet and Greet for PAL Members, by Lindsay Bandy
Calling all PAL Members: PAL Virtual MEET & GREET When: Thursday, May 27, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Where: In your home via Zoom What: Join PAL Coordinator Lindsay Bandy for a fun Meet & Greet filled with opportunities to network, ask questions, and … Continue reading
Eastern PA Webinar—Focus Your New Year Writing Goals: Books that Transcend, with Melanie Castillo
UPCOMING WEBINAR Focus Your New Year Writing Goals: Books that Transcend Thursday, January 7, 2021 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST Editor and agent wishlists often include books that surprise them and put a fresh twist on something tried and true. But as … Continue reading
Eastern PA Webinar: Writing About History for Kids, with Lisa A. Crayton
UPCOMING WEBINAR Writing About History for Kids Monday, November 16, 2020 7:30-9:00 p.m. EST Historical fiction and nonfiction offer information and entertainment opportunities for kids. Learn about the creative pitfalls to avoid and success strategies. This webinar covers research, market … Continue reading
Upcoming Webinar with Critiques Available – A New Perspective: Revision as a Collaborative Experience, with Meg Eden
WEBINAR A New Perspective: Revision as a Collaborative Experience with Meg Eden Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Once we’ve written our story, it can seem like our ideas and messages should be clear to our readers. … Continue reading