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For more information, visithttp://www.childrensliteraturehi.org/ andhttps://www.facebook.com/CLH2014conference
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Children's Literature Hawaii Biennial Conference
For more information, visithttp://www.childrensliteraturehi.org/ andhttps://www.facebook.com/CLH2014conference
Thursday, March 6, 2014
2014 LORIN TARR GILL BIENNIAL WRITING COMPETITION
This writing competition is open to all writers in the fields of Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry.
Cash awards will be presented in the following categories:
First Place $125
Second Place $100
Third Place $75
Honorable Mention $25
You may submit one entry only in each category.
Entries should not have been previously published.
Authors retain all rights and may submit their entries elsewhere.
Maximum Length:
Place the title and page number ONLY on each document page. Do NOT include your name, as judges will receive unmarked entries.
Submit a separate cover page for each entry with:
EMAIL ENTRIES to the 2014 Lorin Tarr Gill Chair Susan Killeen: LTG@nlapwhonolulu.org
Entry fee: $10 for each entry (Since only one entry is allowed per category, the maximum fee would be $30 for one entry in Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry.)
MAIL CHECKS for entry fees, payable to "NLAPW-Honolulu" to:
DEADLINE: March 31, 2014
Winners will be notified in advance.
Awards will be presented at the May 5th, 2014 Honolulu Pen Women meeting at the Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu 96813.
Presented by
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN – HONOLULU BRANCH
www.nlapwhonolulu.org
Cash awards will be presented in the following categories:
First Place $125
Second Place $100
Third Place $75
Honorable Mention $25
You may submit one entry only in each category.
Entries should not have been previously published.
Authors retain all rights and may submit their entries elsewhere.
Maximum Length:
- Fiction and Nonfiction: 8 pages, double-spaced, using standard 12-point font
- Poetry: 40 lines, single-spaced, using standard 12-point font
Place the title and page number ONLY on each document page. Do NOT include your name, as judges will receive unmarked entries.
Submit a separate cover page for each entry with:
- Full title of entry
- Author’s full name (no pen names)
- Mailing address, phone number, and email address.
EMAIL ENTRIES to the 2014 Lorin Tarr Gill Chair Susan Killeen: LTG@nlapwhonolulu.org
Entry fee: $10 for each entry (Since only one entry is allowed per category, the maximum fee would be $30 for one entry in Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry.)
MAIL CHECKS for entry fees, payable to "NLAPW-Honolulu" to:
Susan Killeen
1570 Bertram St.
Honolulu, HI 96816
DEADLINE: March 31, 2014
Winners will be notified in advance.
Awards will be presented at the May 5th, 2014 Honolulu Pen Women meeting at the Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu 96813.
Presented by
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN – HONOLULU BRANCH
www.nlapwhonolulu.org
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
SCBWI-Hawaii Annual Conference: Do You Want to Write Children's Books?
With author Matt de la Peña
and literary agent Marietta Zacker
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
WRITER'S WORKSHOP WITH MATT DE LA PENA: EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT WRITING NOVELS FOR KIDS AND HOW YOU CAN USE IT TO WRITE YOUR BOOK
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Paki Hale, across from Kapiolani Park
3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Registration limited to 30.
Everything I Know About Writing Novels for Kids and How You Can Use it to Write Your Book
Rather than concentrate on one aspect of craft, Matt de la Peña will share his techniques for creating plot, mood, character, humor, description, angst, and more. You will have a chance to try out his techniques and by the end of the day you will have the seeds from which to grow your next novel. Don't miss your chance to learn from an award-winning author!
MARCH 1, 2014
SCBWI-HAWAII ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEATURING MATT DE LA PENA AND MARIETTA ZACKER
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
William S. Richardson Law School, University of Hawaii at Manoa
2515 Dole St., Honolulu, HI 96822
Registration Limited to 120
Hear what's trending in the world of children's books, polish your writing and/or illustration skills, meet other writers and illustrators, and take advantage of the option of having your work critiqued by a professional. In addition, Matt de la Peña will lead an optional, limited-attendance workshop to be held the day before the conference. Both days will be chock full of insider information that is sure to inspire both beginners and experienced writers and illustrators—and just might put you on the road to your first or next publication. Attend one or both days!
FEATURED SPEAKERS:Matt de la Peña is the author of five critically-acclaimed young adult novels: Ball Don’t Lie, Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, I Will Save You, and the Pura Belpre Honor Award-winning novel, The Living. He’s also the author of the award-winning picture book A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis (illustrated by Kadir Nelson), and a middle grade novel, Curse of the Ancients. He teaches creative writing at NYU and Vermont College and visits high schools and colleges throughout the country.
For information, registration and conference materials, visit https://hawaii.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-hawaii-annual-conference/
ABOUT SCBWI:
SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) is the only professional organization dedicated to serving the people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature. With more than 22,000 members worldwide, SCBWI is the largest children's writing organization in the world.
SCBWI Hawaii sponsors an annual conference that brings together top professionals in the children's publishing world to share their knowledge and expertise. It's an excellent networking opportunity for those already established in the industry, and for those just starting to enter the world of children's book writing and illustrating.
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