Watch Kevin Henkes read from Bird Lake Moon

The best part of the Kevin Henkes reception (besides the chocolate) was his reading from Bird Lake Moon. First, Katy Horning introduced him and then his current editor (whose name I can’t remember — doh!) from Greenwillow spoke. She had a great story about when Susan Hirschman had Kevin call her at the publisher she …

SCBWI-WI Spring Luncheon Last Saturday

Featured Sarah Cloots from Greenwillow, a schmancy country club with lots of big windows (there was even hand lotion in the bathroom), and gigantic delicious salads. Everyone and everything was super fun and fabulous as usual. The directions, however, were not super fab. As a matter of fact, they lead us out into the middle …

Friday Six Special Wisconsin Addition! April 4

I’m posting six extra great things about Wisconsin to even out last week’s Oregon post. I don’t want Wisconsin to feel neglected! 1) The Cooperative Children’s Book Center. Could this be the greatest place on earth? 2) SCBWI-WI. We have a kick ass regional chapter. 3) My Writers Group. Previously, not everyone would get to …