Tag Archives: SCBWI EPA

Announcing the 2021 EPA SCBWI Mentorship Pairs!

Posted on April 10, 2021 by EasternPennPoints

We’re excited to announce the final pairs in our very first EPA SCBWI Mentorship Program, which officially kicks off TODAY! Congratulations to these promising mentees, and thanks to the mentors willing to share their experience, time, and talents. Check out … Continue reading →

Posted in mentorship, Uncategorized | Tagged Adrienne Wright, Bernadette Ziemba, Berrie Torgan-Randall, carrie rohman, charity munoz, cindy mock, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Eastern PA SCBWI mentorship program, Eric Bell, hilda burgos, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, kat yeh, kate garchinsky, kathryn dowling wrye, kristen rashid, Linda Oatman High, Lindsay Bandy, lorinda lende, Mark Magro, mary spiers, Nadine Poper, nazneen akbari, Nicole Valentine, pradeep velugubantla, samantha divine, samantha jallah, Sandy Asher, SCBWI EPA | Leave a comment

The WHO, WHERE & WHENs of Critique Groups, by Heather Pierce Stigall

Posted on March 30, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

In my last two articles, I addressed the WHYs and HOWs of Critique Groups. If you’re not already in a critique group, you’re ready to join or start one, right? Or maybe you have a few more questions (especially if … Continue reading →

Posted in critique groups, Uncategorized | Tagged #amwriting, critique exchange, critique groups, heather pierce stigall, how to form a critique group, KidLit, meeting place, online critiques, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, when, where, who | 3 Comments

#LoveMadeVisible: Confused Valentine, by Erik Ammon

Posted on February 21, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

I got this Valentine In my bag, But I’m not sure why. I do not like her, And she’s mean. She stole my jello, And she pushed me in the mud. But, she gave me this card That says I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in #LoveMadeVisible, Uncategorized | Tagged Erik Ammon, Picture Books, poetry, SCBWI EPA, self-published picture books, small publishing companies, the lost squirrel, the rabbit who wished he could fly, valentine, valentine's day | 8 Comments

Eastern PA Volunteer Announcements: Author Heather Pierce Stigall Joins the Team! by Virginia Law Manning

Posted on January 23, 2018 by EasternPennPoints

I love SCBWI! If you’ve met me, you probably already knew that. It’s been a whirlwind romance for me. I joined SCBWI in 2013 and immediately started attending events. A few months later, I met Kim Briggs at the Winter … Continue reading →

Posted in critique groups, Meet & Greet, Uncategorized | Tagged Adrienne Wright, critique groups, heather pierce stigall, Kim Briggs, Meet & Greet, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, scbwi membership, virginia law manning | 10 Comments

A Cafe Chat with Executive Art Director, Designer, and Illustrator Giuseppe Castellano, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on March 27, 2017 by EasternPennPoints

It’s Pocono Retreat Interview Season! Today we have our first faculty interview of 2017 with Giuseppe Castellano – an award-winning Designer, Illustrator, and Executive Art Director at Penguin Random House. Giuseppe also offers personal guidance for illustrators through classes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Pocono Retreat, Uncategorized | Tagged #ArtTips, Art Director, Classes for illustrators, Giuseppe Castellano, Highlights Foundation, Illustrators, Interviews, Josef Albers Interaction of Color, Lindsay Bandy, Penguin Random House, Pocono Retreat, Pocono Retreat 2017, portfolio reviews, portfolio tips, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, The Illustration Department, tips for illustrators, What art directors want, writing picture books | 1 Comment

Come to the Bucks County Meet & Greet on November 15!

Posted on November 11, 2016 by EasternPennPoints

The last Bucks County SCBWI Meet & Greet of 2016 will be Tuesday November 15th at 9:30 AM at Shady Brook Farm. For this meeting, the organizer kindly requests that all attendees leave their political views in the parking lot. … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat with Adam Lehrhaupt, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on October 31, 2016 by EasternPennPoints

This chilly Halloween morning, we welcome author Adam Lehrhaupt to the cafe! Adam spoke at Fall Philly recently, he’s got new books on the way, and he’s basically just fun to hang out with. So, he’s here to talk books … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Lehrhaupt, chicken in space, collaboration in picture books, Fall Philly, i don't draw i color, i will not eat you, illustrator notes, Lindsay Bandy, matt forsythe, picture book authors, please open this book, Revision, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, scott magoon, shahar kober, Warning: Do Not Open This Book, working with illustrators, writing picture books | 3 Comments

A Cafe Chat with Diana Rodriguez Wallach, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on October 10, 2016 by EasternPennPoints

Today we’re hosting YA author Diana Rodriguez Wallach, who we’re lucky enough to have at Fall Philly later this month! Be sure to say hi to Diana in the comments, and hop on over to her web site to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall Philly 2016, Interviews, Uncategorized | Tagged advice on writing diverse fiction, Amor and Summer Secrets, Anastasia Phoenix, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Diverse literature, Diverse protagonists, eastern pa writer events, fall philly 16, Interviews, Lindsay Bandy, Proof of Lies, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, writing advice, writing fiction, writing YA, young adult fiction | 1 Comment

Fall Philly Faculty Spotlight: Linda Camacho of Prospect Literary, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on September 23, 2016 by EasternPennPoints

It’s officially my favorite season now, which means it’s time for sweaters and pumpkins and hay rides and open windows and….Fall Philly! We have a pretty spectacular faculty this year, and Lori Ann and I are busy checking in with them … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall Philly 2016, Uncategorized | Tagged agents seeking Middle Grade, agents seeking YA, Fall Philly, Linda Camacho, Lindsay Bandy, Prospect Literary, SCBWI, SCBWI EPA, what agents want, wish list | Comments Off

Fall Philly & Member News by Kim Briggs

Posted on September 19, 2016 by EasternPennPoints

FALL PHILLY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER And it’s better than ever. Join us for an all-star line-up of PA authors and acquiring agents at this year’s Fall Philly. October 23, 2016 9am – 4pm Warwick Hotel at Rittenhouse Square … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall Philly, Uncategorized | Tagged EPA SCBWI, Fall Philly, Kim Briggs, Lauren LeBlanc, Member News, SCBWI EPA | 4 Comments