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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 1:02:33 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Oregon SCBWI Spring Conference:
Annette said, "I'm eagerly awaiting our local SCBWI conference this weekend. I'll be attending Friday's First Pages WOW session for Picture Book authors, led by Tricycle Press editor Abigail Samoun and Blooming Tree Press publisher, Miriam Hees. Saturday will be a..." more
Monday, May 4, 2009 2:29:30 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Auction for Bridget Zinn:
Annette said, "An online auction is being held through May 31st for fellow Portland children's author and librarian, Bridget Zinn. Bridget recently found out she has cancer, and the proceeds from this auction will help offset her medical expenses.Lots of goodies..." more
Friday, May 1, 2009 4:39:05 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Great Tips for Writing Picture Books:
Annette said, "Children's author, Verla Kay, has posted some great information (and plenty of useful tips too) on writing picture books. Check out her blog."
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12:29:47 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled National Picture Book Writing Week:
Annette said, "Can you write 7 picture books in 7 days? Want to try? Join NaPiBoWriWee over at Paula Yoo's website. The rules look simple: write 7 different books in 7 days, no minimum word count, don't start before midnight May 1st. A random winner will win..." more
Friday, April 24, 2009 11:26:55 AM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled How Important is Reading to You?:
Annette said, "This is my first year volunteering with the SMART organization, and I've loved being part of it. I'll be back as a reading volunteer next year for sure. In the SMART program, each child gets 30 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a volunteer..." more
Friday, April 10, 2009 10:51:23 AM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Thanks, Uma!:
Annette said, "Anyone who knows me knows that I cannot stop taking classes. I cannot NOT be learning. (Must be the former teacher in me). But for learning to be successful, I think we need to give credit to our teachers.As a writer, I've had one teacher who's..." more
Monday, April 6, 2009 12:32:53 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Thanks, Highlights Foundation:
Annette said, "I feel incredibly lucky. Last November, I applied for a Highlights Foundation Scholarship to attend the Highlights Writers Workshop at Chautauqua. Over the past couple of weeks, I learned that other writers had already found out about their..." more
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 1:30:27 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Celebrate National Poetry Month:
Annette said, "To celebrate National Poetry Month, Gregory K. at GottaBook is hosting 30 poets in 30 days. Be sure to check out previously unpublished poems from such names as: Jane Yolen, Mary Ann Hoberman, Linda Sue Park, Lee Bennett Hopkins and more. What a..." more
Monday, March 30, 2009 7:27:13 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Top 100 Picture Books Poll:
Annette said, "Elizabeth Bird, of Fuse #8, is compiling a list of readers' favorite picture books of all time. Check out the details on her blog, but hurry! You only have until tomorrow to email her your top ten picture book list."
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:21:23 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Process:
Annette said, "Over at her blog, A Pen and a Nest, children's author, Kimberly Willis Holt is sharing the process of writing and revising her picture book, Skinny Brown Dog. I find it fascinating. Two parts down, more to come. Check it out, if you like."
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 7:05:18 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award:
Annette said, "Voting has begun for the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries. Oregon school children are eligible to vote after reading at least two of the nominated books. The purpose of the award is to..." more
Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:29:22 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Oregon Author/Illustrator Celebration:
Annette said, "Come to the first gala of published SCBWI Oregon authors and illustrators! Meet the authors, enjoy refreshments, buy books!When: Friday, March 13, 5:00 p.m.Where: Barnes and Noble, Clackamas Town Center, Clackamas, ORWho: Joni Akins, Carmen T...." more
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:29:18 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Reading Comfort Zone:
Annette said, "I'm getting out of my comfort zone. My reading comfort zone, that is. I'm guessing the last time I read an adult book was sometime early last year. I normally read picture books and a mixture of middle grade and young adult novels. Felt it was time..." more
Monday, March 2, 2009 10:02:55 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!:
Annette said, "Today is the 105th birthday of Theodor Geisel. Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated 60 children's books in his lifetime.It's almost too hard to choose a favorite Dr. Seuss book...The Cat in the Hat, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Green Eggs and..." more
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:51:18 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled A Contract:
Annette said, "This year,a mailbox full of catalogs, bills and information about colleges. An inbox full of forwards, great deals andpayment reminders.Yesterday...finally,a crisp, white envelope from Highlightswith a contract. My fifth.Yeah!The publishing..." more
Friday, February 20, 2009 12:51:08 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled The Great Call of China:
Annette said, "Happy Release Day to Cynthea Liu! Cynthea is the author of The Great Call of China, part of the S.A.S.S. (Students Across the Seven Seas) series from Puffin. Cynthea is also tremendously generous with her knowledge, skills and time to help other..." more
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 1:26:24 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Ezra Jack Keats Award:
Annette said, "It's always nice to see brand new authors and illustrators recognized for their work. The Ezra Jack Keats Book Award does just that. It's given annually to a picture book writer and illustrator new to children's book publishing.This year's winners..." more
Monday, February 16, 2009 12:53:56 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled 2008-2009 Cybils Winners:
Annette said, "The 2008-2009 Cybils winners are posted. Check them out here."
Friday, February 13, 2009 1:38:40 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Happy 150th Birthday, Oregon!:
Annette said, "Tomorrow is Oregon's 150th birthday and everyone is celebrating! It was on February 14, 1859 that Oregon was admitted as a state to the union. I've already mentioned the Oregon Library Association's Oregon Reads program, which celebrates the..." more
Monday, February 9, 2009 1:41:53 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award nominees:
Annette said, "The Oregon Reading Association Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award is a children's choice award named for Patricia Gallagher, a retired Oregon professor of children's literature. The finalists are chosen by a committee of Oregon leaders, school..." more
Thursday, February 5, 2009 10:14:31 AM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Kidlitosphere Website:
Annette said, "The kidlitosphere now has an official website, appropriately named KidLitosphere Central. Want to find out the latest news in children's literature and the blogging community? Want to participate in Non-Fiction Monday, Poetry Friday or the Carnival..." more
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:50:42 PM
Annette Gulati wrote a blog post titled Video Recap of Picture Book Retreat:
Annette said, "Check out Tina Nichols Coury's blog for a video recap of the Santa Barbara Picture Book Retreat I attended last month."
Monday, December 7, 2009 7:25:42 PM
Annette Gulati made friends with Medeia Sharif