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Links to Sites About Children's Books

Further exploration of picture books, and children's literature in general.

Illustrating Children's Picture Books.
Notes and bibliography for aspiring authors. These are the instructional materials for a class on visual storytelling, hosted on this same site.
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
A society of published and aspiring authors with international affiliates. Holds an annual conference, recognizing the year's best work with the 'Golden Kite' award.
The Graphic Artists Guild (GAG).
Illustrators' and designers' union. Publishes the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines (the 10th edition, published in September 2000, is still the most current).
The Children's Book Council (CBC).
Association of US publishers and packagers of trade books for children. Includes a membership list (publishers' contact info, updated at the beginning of every month), and a page on the 'Publishing Process' for new illustrators and new writers.
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, 2002 (the 2003 edition should be available shortly).
A reference book listing opportunities for authors, contact information, and practical business tips.
Raab Associates.
Archives of To Market, the column that Susan Salzman Raab writes for the SCBWI Bulletin. Other marketing and P.R. resources as well.
Children's Writing Resource Center.
Presented by Children's Books Insider newsletter. Offers reports, how-to tips, news, and a chat room on children's book publishing.
Illustration for Children's Books Ring.
WebRing linking sites set up by illustrators.
Authors and Illustrators for Children Webring.
Another WebRing, includes writers as well.
CLWG-The Children's Literature Web Guide.
An extensive collection of links, lists and news. Maintained by David K. Brown at the Doucette Library of the University of Calgary, Canada.
interactivebooks.com.
Reference info for writers and illustrators. Maintained by Jim Witkins, a web designer and children's book author.
Once Upon A Time magazine.
Excerpts from recent issues of this print magazine, and a form to buy a subscription.
Pam Muñoz Ryan: Children's Author.
Reviews, instructional material, and a page of advice for writers and illustrators.
PicBookArts resource page.
Very thorough list of resources (on the net and elsewhere) for children's book authors.
The Purple Crayon: A Children's Book Editor's Site.
Original articles on children's book publishing and links to Internet resources. Maintained by Harold D. Underdown.
The Horn Book, Inc..
Publishers of the magazine by the same name--reviewing children's literature for the past 75 years.
April's Poetry and Picturebook Pond.
Maintained by author and poet April Halprin Wayland, includes information on where a young author can get published.

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Last revised 2002-09-09.

Copyright 1999-2002 by Sandro Corsi.
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	SaneDraw Links to Sites About Children's Books
Further exploration of picture books, and children's literature in general.	Illustrating Children's Picture Books. Notes and bibliography for aspiring authors. These are the instructional materials for a class on visual storytelling, hosted on this same site. The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). A society of published and aspiring authors with international affiliates. Holds an annual conference, recognizing the year's best work with the 'Golden Kite' award. The Graphic Artists Guild (GAG). Illustrators' and designers' union. Publishes the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines (the 10th edition, published in September 2000, is still the most current). The Children's Book Council (CBC). Association of US publishers and packagers of trade books for children. Includes a membership list (publishers' contact info, updated at the beginning of every month), and a page on the 'Publishing Process' for new illustrators and new writers. Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, 2002 (the 2003 edition should be available shortly). A reference book listing opportunities for authors, contact information, and practical business tips. Raab Associates. Archives of To Market, the column that Susan Salzman Raab writes for the SCBWI Bulletin. Other marketing and P.R. resources as well. Children's Writing Resource Center. Presented by Children's Books Insider newsletter. Offers reports, how-to tips, news, and a chat room on children's book publishing. Illustration for Children's Books Ring. WebRing linking sites set up by illustrators. Authors and Illustrators for Children Webring. Another WebRing, includes writers as well. CLWG-The Children's Literature Web Guide. An extensive collection of links, lists and news. Maintained by David K. Brown at the Doucette Library of the University of Calgary, Canada. interactivebooks.com. Reference info for writers and illustrators. Maintained by Jim Witkins, a web designer and children's book author. Once Upon A Time magazine. Excerpts from recent issues of this print magazine, and a form to buy a subscription. Pam Muñoz Ryan: Children's Author. Reviews, instructional material, and a page of advice for writers and illustrators. PicBookArts resource page. Very thorough list of resources (on the net and elsewhere) for children's book authors. The Purple Crayon: A Children's Book Editor's Site. Original articles on children's book publishing and links to Internet resources. Maintained by Harold D. Underdown. The Horn Book, Inc.. Publishers of the magazine by the same name--reviewing children's literature for the past 75 years. April's Poetry and Picturebook Pond. Maintained by author and poet April Halprin Wayland, includes information on where a young author can get published.
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	Copyright 1999-2002 by Sandro Corsi.	SaneDraw home