For all of you interested in writing for children, or who just plain love children's literature, take a look at the new organization, Children's Books Boston just opening its doors this September. CBB is dedicated to providing a shared space for interaction and discussion among greater Boston companies, institutions, groups, and individuals who work with children's books. Membership is free and open to librarians, teachers, publishers, booksellers, authors, illustrators, agents, and scholars and students of literature for young people."
In addition to The Horn Book, the long-time, Boston based champion of children's writers and their work, CBB "partners" include, Candlewick Press, Charlesbridge, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Simmon's College Center for the Study of Children's Literature.
An opening reception will be held Septmber 15th, at Simmon's College. RSVP by September 5th.
Hollis Shore
