If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to register for the 2011 Austin SCBWI Conference: Books, Boots, and Buckskin. You can even register online February 18 and 19, 2011. St. Edward’s University’s Ragsdale Center 3001 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 What’s Included? Panels and lectures on writing and the publishing business Admission… Read more »
The new year brought an opportunity for me to purchase my very first Mac computer. The transition from my 19′ dinosaur PC to this 27″ big screen foreign platform is a wee challenge, especially with the loss of all my email content and the scavenger hunt to find my (presumedly) transferred files. So, be patient… Read more »
Happy 2011! Like most people, I’ve been thinking about goals for this shiny new year. Most of you will do as I have done in the past and shout your goals from the nearest roof top, or blog, or bathroom mirror. I know it feels empowering on the day of such declaration when you’re full… Read more »
Every holiday, my mind wanders to memories of Christmases past. Some family experiences are just too funny not to share, especially when young children are involved. I wrote the following recollection shortly after the 2002 “episode.” It still makes us all giggle. Rest in peace, dear Thumper (1991-2009) Thumper Slippery, Slimy Christmas … Read more »
Have you compiled a list of your favorite titles from 2010? See how your preferences compare with a few other lists. Note, some of these links will take you directly to the nonfiction lists. From there, you’ll find links for other genres as well. 2010 Hornbook Fanfare (best books) Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of… Read more »
Extra, Extra, Read All About it…then check out the contest right here on Simply Donna. I know the holidays are jam packed with distractions. Maybe you’re struggling to find time to write amidst the growing to-do lists. Or, maybe you’ve given yourself a vacation until after the first of the year. Good for you! But,… Read more »
Esther Hershenhorn, a former fifth grade teacher, is an award-winning author of many books for young children including picture books, middle grade novels, historical fiction, and nonfiction. When not working on her own projects, Esther teaches Writing for Children classes, conducts writing workshops geared to adults as well as to students, and is available as… Read more »
Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of 70 books for children, both for educational and trade publishers. His recent picture book, BOYS OF STEEL: THE CREATORS OF SUPERMAN has been widely applauded, with starred reviews by Booklist, and Publisher’s Weekly, and named a Kirkus “Best Children’s Book” of 2008. Marc, thank you for letting me… Read more »
Author Debbie Gonzales is the current Regional Advisor for the Austin, Texas chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She brings forth an impressive resume jam-packed with experience as a teacher, school administrator, curriculum designer, workshop leader, works as an adjunct professor, and an MFA from Vermont College. You might know… Read more »
Laura Purdie Salas is the author of more than ninety books for children and teens. That’s right, NINETY! Before becoming an author she was a magazine editor, an 8th grade English teacher, and a freelance writer for adults. I had the pleasure of participating in one of Laura’s online classes in 2008. I knew right… Read more »
All materials copyright © 2025 Donna Janell Bowman. All rights reserved. Website by Websy Daisy.