My Pals
Kid Lit Writers
I am hugely fortunate to have great circle of friends among the childrens’ literature community. They are among the most welcoming and generous folks I know. Check out their sites.
Kathi Appelt
Dianna Hutts Aston
Brian Anderson
Anne Bustard
Liz Garton Scanlon
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Greg Leitich Smith
Julie Lake
Mark Mitchell
Gene Brenek
Don Tate
Erik Kuntz
April Lurie
Jane Peddicord
Lila Guzman
Brian Yansky
Janice and Tom Shefelman
Jerry Wermund
Uma Krishnaswami
Big People Writers:
From my years as a journalist and playwright, I still get to hang with these folks and use bigger words.
Artists:
My life is definitely made richer and wackier by knowing these fine folks.
Other Good Folk:
Associations:
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Austin SCBWI
Texas Library Association (TLA)
Writers League of Texas