© Ella English August 4, 2023 vol. 31 T he Weekly 411 gathers all the links added to Kidlit411 each week. To receive this post by email, sign up for our email updates . Are you on Facebook? Join our Kidlit411 group for conversations and camaraderie. This week 's illustration is by Ella English . Kid Lit News The Shifting Middle Grade Market Illustrator Spotlight We are pleased to feature author-illustrator Kitty McCarthy and her website banner design for Kidlit411. Read about her work and her book, A Yarn About a Tree (Weirwood LLC 2021) and enter win a copy in the Rafflecopter below! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Middle Grade Giveaway We are excited to host a giveaway of the nonfiction middle grade book, Phone Book , by Jessica Speer (Familius) out on August 8. Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below! Cover design: Mara Harris; illustrator: Leslie Imgart About the Book: So . . . you got a phone! You can text your friends, play games, and take cool pictures! You have the whole world in your pocket—power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good. But have no fear — The Phone Book is here! Packed with research-based explanations, techy tidbits, and stories, this book explores healthy screen habits and ways to stay safe online. Plus, fun activities and secret codes reveal the power of your phone and your superpowers to wield it as a force for good. About the Author: Jessica Speer is the author of books for kids and teens, including the award-winning, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised , both of which grew out of her work with kids. Blending social science, stories, and fun activities, her writing unpacks tricky stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. She has a Master's Degree in Social Sciences and a knack for writing about complex topics in ways that connect with kids. For more information, visit www.JessicaSpeer.com a Rafflecopter giveaway
Picture Book Giveaway We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Astrid Finklecorn Gets Inspired, by Victoria Marble (Young Dragon Press) coming out on Aug. 7. Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below! About the Book: Astrid Finklecorn is on a mission to find her lost inspiration. As she searches her home, she discovers new and imaginative ideas along the way. Exploring every corner, Astrid finds hidden treasures and uncovers the magic in everyday objects. With her determination and creativity, she shows us that inspiration can be found everywhere if we look closely. This delightful story encourages us to embrace our own creativity and never give up, reminding us that inspiration is a ll around us, waiting to be discovered and shared with the world. About the Author-Illustrator: Victoria Marble is an illustrator specializing in character & narrative design, with a particular emphasis on children, animals, insects, & floral designs. Victoria's love for drawing led her to pursue a well-rounded artistic background with courses completed in a wide range of concepts and media, including drawing and composition, figure drawing, painting, illustration, multimedia, and game design. She holds a general studies associate of arts degree with an emphasis on arts & humanities, as well as an associate of science in electronic game art & design. Her artwork has won various awards. Victoria adores creating art that emphasizes the beauty of nature- and particularly birds, fish, insects, and floral designs, along with cute children and animal characters. Readers : are you interested in being a part of Astrid Finklecorn 's launch team? If so, fill out this form ! a Rafflecopter giveaway
For Writers 10 Mistakes Killing Your Story - And How to Avoid Them (Twitter thread) 5 Tips for Creating Compelling Casts Writing Courses The Institute of Children's Literature Freelance Editors & Critiques Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Picture Books 10 Tips for Writing Picture books The Three Commandments of Writing a Picture Book Challenges for Illustrators #Aughost - for the month of August, create ghostly art according to a prompt (on Mastodon) Contests & Awards Aug 4 Oregon Literary Fellowships What : apply for fellowship Who : Oregon writers Award: eight fellowships of $3500 each (at least 1 for writer of color ); two literary career fellowships of $10,000 each (1 for writer of color) Sept. 1 Stories out of School Flash Fiction What : submit a flash fiction Who : Oregon writers Award: eight fellowships of $3500 each (at least 1 for writer of color ); two literary career fellowships of $10,000 each (1 for writer of color) July 1- Oct 1 The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals What : apply for a cash prize Who : any author or illustrator with a book traditionally published or self published in 2023 promoting compassion and respect for animals Award : $2500 first place, $1,000 honor prize Oct. 15 Kidlit411 website banner design contest What: design a banner for Kidlit411 Who : anyone over age 13 Prizes : cash ($175/ $125/ $75 for first, 2nd, 3rd places) plus 9 honorable mentions; an Illustrator Spotlight; use of banner on website, in Facebook group, and in newsletter
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