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Great
Sites for Children's Book Illustrators and Authors,
Children's Book Illustration Students, andTeachers,
Students & Readers who love Children's Books
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Organizations
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The
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
An international organization
offering services to people who write,
illustrate, or share a vital interest
in children’s literature, the
SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange
of knowledge between writers, illustrators,
editors, publishers, agents, librarians,
educators, booksellers and others
involved with literature for young
people. Formed in 1971, there are
currently more than 18,000 members
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New
England SCBWI
A
regional branch of the Society of Children's
Book Writers and Illustrators, offering support,
information and education. Includes Connections,
a listing of New England children's book
authors, illustrators, and author/illustrators
available to speak to school groups in New
England |
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The
Society of Illustrators
Founded
in 1901, the Society's mission
is to promote the art and appreciation
of illustration. They sponsor
exhibitions, lectures, scholarships
and more at their home on 128
East 63rd Street in New York
City.
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Graphic
Artisit's Guild
GAG
is a national union of illustrators,
designers, web creators, production
artists, surface designers and
other creatives who have come
together to pursue common goals,
share their experience, raise
industry standards, and improve
the ability of visual creators
to achieve satisfying and rewarding
careers. This is the source of
the Graphic Artists Guild
Handbook: Pricing & Ethical
Guidelines, a reference
book for professional illustrators
and designers.
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Sites about the Children's Book Industry
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The
Purple Crayon
A
wealth of information
about writing, illustrating
and publishing children's
books, created by former
editor Harold D. Underdown.
Useful articles for writers
and illustrators plus
links to resources for
writers, editors, teachers,
librarians, parents,
and others. A very informative
site! |
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Children's
Book Council
A
nonprofit trade association
of U.S. publishers and packagers
of trade books for children
and young adults, the CBC promotes
the use and enjoyment of children’s
books and disseminates information
about trade book publishing |
a
good
listing
of pubishers |
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Phyllis
Cahill's Great Sites
A
thorough listing of links
for everything pertinent
to the children's book illustrator
--from marketing (agents,
sourcebooks, online portfolios,
contests, etc.) to resources
about pricing guidelines,
attorneys, legal information,
contracts, listserves, etc.,
as well as great reference
material sites, online sources
for art supplies,and
museums
that showcase children's
book illustration. |
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Caldecott
Medal - A
picturebook award for illustrators
The
Caldecott Medal was named in
honor of 19th century English
illustrator Randolph Caldecott
and is awarded annually by the
Association for Library Service
to Children, a division of the
American Library Association,
to the artist of the most distinguished
American picture book for children. |
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Trade journals, magazines,
illustrator directories |
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The
Horn Book
Publisher of The Horn Book Magazine and The
Horn Book guide, these distinguised journals have heralded
the best in children's literature for over 80 years. Check out "authors
and artists" in their menu for articles about children's book
artists. |
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Children's Literature
A
monthly newsletter that helps teachers, librarians, childcare
providers and parents make appropriate literary choices for children. |
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Picturebook
The online resource for children's illustrators, publishers and
book lovers". This is the portfolio directory especially
for children's book illustrators who advertise in The Picture
Book. The site also includes the latest news in the children's
publishing industry, tips, FAQs, links to more information and
resources for the illustrator. |
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General Information about Children's Literature |
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American
Library Association
Includes an EVENTS AND CONFERENCES section with all the events/conferences. |
includes
events and conference schedule |
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Association
for Library Service to Children
A
list of links for anyone
involved in books for
children. Includes Caldecott
Award and Newbery Award
winners, plus other awards,
notables and fellowship
information. |
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.Embracing
The Child
An
effective "user-friendly" educational
resource for teachers and parents, providing
a structural resource for home and classroom
use, lesson planning. A child-safe site. |
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Cooperative
Children's Book Center
CCBC
is located at the School
of Education in
the University
of Wisconsin-Madison and
is a unique examination,
study and research
library of children's
and young adult
literature. This
site includes information
about the CCBC
collections, services,
publications and
upcoming events,
as well as excellent
links to other
resources in the
field. |
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NCCIL - National
Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
A non-profit organization located in Abiline, Texas. They provide
recognition of the artistic achievements of illustrators and gallery
exhibition of their works. They also design educational and entertaining
programming that relates to illustrations in children's literature
in order to stimulate creativity, promote literacy and to increase
appreciation for art. |
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Toni
Buzzeo
An author and Library Media specialist from
Maine. Has curriculum guides, book reviews and a good
list of authors and illustrators available for school visits. |
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Cynthia
Leitich Smith- a
YA gothic novel author who has a wide range of reading resource
information, as well as a good list of authors and illustrators
available for school visits. |
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Sites with great illustrators |
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Freelance
Artists Network- a
group of freelancers from RI and MA including illustrators,
designers, teachers and more. |
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Picture
Book Artists Association (PBAA)
PBAA is an independent association
of
professional children's book illustrators from around the world.
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