The Writer's and Illustrator's Workshop
Recently a poet friend, Charlotte Franck, and I took a workshop together through the Writers Center of Indiana.
The topic was children's poetry and illustration and it was conducted by Rebecca Dotlich, a national and very prolific writer, and Sharon Vargo, a national and very prolific illustrator. It was an honor just to be in the class with the two of them!!! However, they were so very helpful and encouraging, I wanted to collect their links and to share with others.
This page features the work of these two and also that of myself and others who are "kid friendly"!
Writer's and Illustrator's Organizations
- Writer's Center of Indiana
- The Writers' Center of Indiana is the home for writing classes, conversation, and community for writers and readers in Indiana.
- The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
- The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators provides online information for members and non-members. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literat
- Indiana SCBWI
- Indiana specific SCBWI
Be sure to look...
There are loads of reference links below the feedback form!
Rebecca Dotlich
Google Rebecca Dotlich, you will come up with a huge list of books that are totally delightful!
Link To Rebecca's Page
- Rebecca Kai Dotlich
- Rebecca promotes children's poetry, giving presentations and workshops to students, teachers, librarians and writers. She lives in Indiana.
- Voices in Children's Literature Conference 2008!
- Rebecca is teaching at the following conference: Come join us for two wonderful one day conferences, Voices In Children's Literature 2008 and Wordworks 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Children's Author at Embracing the Child
- An interview with Rebecca by Embracing The Child
Conference announcement...
Rebecca is teaching at a conference in Nov. in Atlanta! See the "Voices in Children's Literature" link above.
Sharon Vargo - Illustrator
Sharon's Links
- Sharon Hawkins Vargo
- I'm an artist /illustrator working from my home studio just north of Indianapolis. My paintings have appeared in children's books, magazines, textbooks, limited edition prints, and as murals.
- sharon vargo
- Sharon's blog
- childrensillustrators.com - illustrator - Sharon Vargo
- Children's Illustrators Showcase - Sharon Vargo has illustrated numerous books for children.
Sharon has a blog!
If you are interested in illustrating, you might want to check out Sharon's blog in the links above!
Little Rhymes for Quiet Times
My first step into the world of children's illustration
In case you are wondering why I attended this workshop with a friend...Charlotte Franck, children's poet, and myself, Sheri Garvin, (Indiana artist) collaborated on our first book in 2006. After it was published in 2007 we started a business together called Squangles featuring Charlotte's poetry and my illustrations.
See our Squangles lens for more information on our collaborative efforts including children's furniture!
Fun Handmade, Crafted, Painted Kids Items on Etsy
- Cabin Fever Studios
- Cabin Fever Studio on Etsy features the art work of Sheri Garvin.
- Organically Made
- Choose the best for you and your family. All of our items are 100% certified organic cotton, most of which is grown and woven in the USA.
- NothingLikeIt's shop
- This one made me laugh out loud - really cute shop!!! Tag Line: Because Most Things Are Funnier When You Flatten Them.
Some of my favorite books to share with my "kids"...
"I love a really good children's bookstore! Listed below are some independent bookstores!"
Unique Children's Bookstores
Feel free to add your own favorite independent bookstore (from any state) and vote on your favorites!!
Indie Bookstore Finder | IndieBound
Use this tool to find an independent bookstore nea more...0 points
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores, Indianapolis, IN : Reviews and maps - Yahoo! Local
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores, Indianapolis, IN - more...0 points
The Wild Book Store
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What do you think?
Have you attended a good children's writing/illustrating workshop lately? Was the page helpful, fun? Could more be added? Let me know...
poutine wrote...
I love children's books althought I have long passed the age for them.
Poutine
Posted September 05, 2008
qlcoach wrote...
Your lens is excellent and well crafted. Thanks for sharing all of these resources about children books. Also, I appreciate you interacting with our publishing club. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.
Posted September 03, 2008
Recommended Reading - Illustrating and Writing
Online Reference for Writers
- Writing Children's Books @ Write4Kids.com - How To Write a ...
- A web site for children's book writers -- and those who dream of writing a book for kids -- how-to information and inside secrets about writing children's ...
- Rhyming Dictionary
- Free online rhyming dictionary.
- RhymeZone rhyming dictionary and thesaurus
- A language arts reference tool and comprehensive search engine for words. Includes the functions of a rhyming dictionary, thesaurus, and spelling checker, ...
- Writers Free Reference -- Where to find free Information for writers and others
- Free information on the Internet such as maps, dictionaries, On-line books, Auto prices, Kings and rulers, Currency conversion and much more
- HowStuffWorks - Learn How Everything Works!
- HowStuffWorks explains hundreds of subjects, from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations. We do the research so you don't have to.
- A children's book editor's site: information about writing, illustrating, publishing children's books
- A children's book editor's site, with information about writing, illustrating, and publishing children's books.
- --rejectioncollection.com--
- The writer's and artist's on-line source for misery, commiseration and sob stories, featuring real rejection letters and The Reject's Rag, our on-line newsletter
- BookWire - Book Reviews, Author Resources, and Book Industry News & Statistics
- Your source for book reviews, author resources, and book industry news & statistics.
Interesting Sites
- CLWG: Children's Literature Web Guide
- Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.
- The Drawing Board for Illustrators
- Information and Resources for Illustrators
- Children's Book
- Children's Books Central
- Authorlink.com-About-Editors-Agents-Writers-Books-Authors
- Authorlink: all about publishing and writing, books, literary agents, authors, marketing
- Aaron Shepard's Home Page *Stories, Scripts, More*
- Home page of award-winning children's author Aaron Shepard, with loads of free stories, scripts, and more.
- Writing Children's Books @ Write4Kids.com - How To Write a Children's Book
- Children's Book Insider - newsletter for anyone who wants to write children's books.
- Notes from the Windowsill Home Page
- Celebrating children's books loved by adult readers
- Writing-World.com!
- Welcome to Writing-World.com!
Additional Links
- Learn 2 Do Anything
- Microsoft Tutorial
- Virtual Reference Desk
- Reference, Facts, News - Free and Family-friendly Resources - Refdesk.com
- LibrarySpot.com: Encyclopedias, maps, online libraries, quotations, dictionaries & more.
- Find the best library and reference resources at LibrarySpot.com, including top dictionaries, encyclopedias, newspapers, maps, quotations and much more.
