Links
to Sites of Interest for
Children's Book Illustrators, Authors, and Readers
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 worldwide.
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.
Graphic
Artisit's GuildGAG 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.
The
Society of Illustrators 
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!
Canadian
Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators & Performers
- (CANSCAIP)
is a group of professionals in the field of children's culture with members
from all parts of Canada.
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.
The
Canadian Children's Book Centre Promotes
and encourages reading. Has available a kit you can purchase on how to get
started as a writer or illustrator in Canada.
American Library Association
- Lots
of wonderful information here! Includes an EVENTS AND CONFERENCES section
with all the events/conferences planned through the year 2006.
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.
Association
for Library Service to Children
A
list of links for anyone involved in books for children. Includes the 1999
Caldecott Award and the 1999 Newbery Award winners, plus other awards, notables
and fellowship information
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.
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.
Children's
Literature -
A monthly newsletter that helps teachers, librarians, childcare providers
and parents make appropriate literary choices for children.
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 an ever-growing list of resources for the illustrator.
Chilren'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.
