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So, you want to write a picture book?

Pascale Mackey — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:10:49 +0000

How about 1 picture book a day for 1 month?
In February 2010, children’s book writers worldwide will be “running” their first writing marathon. Reagan and Lora Koehler, two picture book writers, came up with the idea of a picture book marathon and “ran” their first one in September 2008.
Who’s in?

For more information, visit www.picturebookmarathon.org.

SCBWI Florida Mid-Year Workshop

Pascale Mackey — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:35:48 +0000

The SCBWI Florida Mid-Year Workshop in Orlando was fantastic. Linda Bernfeld, Gaby Triana and Janeen Mason did an amazing job as usual!!
I had the pleasure to attend the llustrator Intensive with authors/illustrators Jarrett Krosoczka, Janeen Mason and Mac McCool. Former editor turned agent Mark McVeigh stopped by in the afternoon. They all gave us great insight and advice. What a great day, how lucky those of us who could attend!

BookExpo America 2009: Children’s Breakfast Celebrates Story and Song

Pascale Mackey — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:04:49 +0000

The children’s author and illustrator breakfast was a celebration of books and music for the 1,200 booksellers at BookExpo America 2009.
Read the full story.

A great book for little explorers

Pascale Mackey — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:05:38 +0000

With Jan Day and Janeen Mason, at the Publishing Party for their brand new picture book “The World’s Greatest Explorer.”
My review? great adventure, with a mysterious journal, exciting travels, dangerous bandits and clever monkeys! Beautiful illustrations make this book a real treasure!

Publishing Party for “Kissimmee Pete and the Hurricane: A Tall Tale”

Pascale Mackey — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:36:07 +0000

Last week, I had the pleasure to attend the Publishing Party for “Kissimmee Pete and the Hurricane: A Tall Tale”, with author Jane Day and Illustrator Janeen Mason.