The Writing Life Category
If you’re a writer or illustrator and want to spend some time networking with other writers and illustrators contact me about the annual Schmooze here or via my “contact” page. It’s Sunday, August 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. More information is available on my Schmooze page (under the Events tab).
In the playhouse!
Hope to see [...]
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“It Gets Better” Video
By: shutta on: Jun 23,2011 In: Other Good Stuff!, Random Thoughts, The Writing Life
What a wonderful idea! Artists and writers have joined the wave of folks speaking directly to kids who are having a tough time, or who are being bullied, to let them know that “it gets better.” What a great way to encourage kids who are suffering. Many of us have “been there” and “done that.” [...]
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Welcome . . .
Shutta Crum writes books for children and poetry for adults. She is also a storyteller, a lecturer and a librarian. In addition to her current eleven books she has three forthcoming books. Several of her articles about teaching and writing have appeared in professional journals. In 2005, she was honored by being one of eight authors invited to the White House for the Easter Egg Roll. In 2010 she was invited to tour Department of Defense American military base schools across Japan.
**Forthcoming!** Look for my new book, MINE! to make an appearance in June 2011. It is illustrated by the talented Patrice Barton and published by Knopf. 
Patrice Barton's website.
MINE! Book Trailer. Watch it here!
MINE! Book Trailer. Watch it here!
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