New Agent

Marissa Walsh has joined the Fine Print Literary Agency as an agent focusing on children's picture books, middle-grade and YA.
http://fineprintlit.com/about-the-agents/marissa-walsh/

We Give Books

Donate a book through a literacy organization by reading online one of these children's book titles from Penguin and DK.
http://www.wegivebooks.org/

Posting Work Online

Is it a good idea to put your writing up on a blog or website?
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Be+Slightly+Afraid+Of+Posting+Your+Work+Online.aspx

Children's Book Week

Celebrated since 1919, Children's Book Week runs from May 10-16, 2010.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/457009-New_and_Familiar_Events_Headline_Children_s_Book_Week.php?nid=2788&source=link&rid=17392217

Questions to Ask a Prospective Agent

What you know about an agent before you sign up.
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/10+Questions+To+Ask+An+Agent+Before+You+Sign.aspx

Rutgers One-on-One Plus Conference

Registration is open for this mentoring workshop (application deadline: June 15, 2010)
http://www.ruccl.org/

New Agent

Bree Ogden will be representing graphic novels, young adult, and children's books at Martin Literary
http://www.martinliterarymanagement.com/bree-ogden.htm

SCBWI - L.A. Conference, Jul 30-Aug 2, 2010

Registration is now open. Early registration ends May 31st.
http://www.scbwi.org/Conference.aspx?Con=6

Tips for Promoting Your Books

Publisher Simon and Schuster lists online tips and tools.
http://simonandschuster.biz/author-resources/tips-for-promoting-your-books

Winning Pitches

Tips on how to prepare and deliver the perfect pitch.
http://www.alanrinzler.com/blog/2010/03/29/insider-tips-for-preparing-and-delivering-a-winning-pitch/