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From: Jen McVeity <jmcveity>
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:06:45 +1000
Hi Everyone,
I thought you might be interested in the following Churchill Fellowship project which aims to raise the profile of Australian children's book writers in the USA publishing scene.
If anyone is interested in Australian children's literature (and our great writers!) do let me know. I'd love to learn more about the USA literature community.
Starting in mid July, I'll be in NY for three weeks (13 July - 5 August), then I head out to speak at conferences in Utah, Texas and LA for the next month.
Details are below.
Jen McVeity jen at jenmcveity.com
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From July this year, author Jen McVeity will spend two months in the USA publishing scene as part of a prestigious Churchill Fellowship. Her goal? To showcase the talents of Australian children's book writers to USA publishers.
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was set up to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill. The Trust's aim is to 'reward proven achievement with further opportunity in the pursuit of excellence for the enrichment of Australia.'
For the past six years, Jen has been the Australian Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), a world wide organisation of over 20,000 members in 18 countries. Jen is also a full time author, with 23 books for children published in five countries, and the state runner-up, Speaker of the Year.
Using her contacts from the SCBWI, Jen will be meeting with many of the leading publishers, editors and agents in the USA. Showing the very best in Australian children's books, Jen's aim is to generate a greater awareness and enthusiasm for our writers.
Australian writers are widely regarded as vibrant, original and incredibly talented. Yet, because of our small population and print runs, they struggle to survive. Through this project it is hoped to give some of these creators a chance to widen their publishing arena and their income - and share their talent with countries outside Australia.
Jen McVeity's website: www.jenmcveity.com Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: www.scbwi.org Churchill Trust: www.churchilltrust.com.au
Received on Tue 03 Jun 2003 12:06:45 AM CDT
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:06:45 +1000
Hi Everyone,
I thought you might be interested in the following Churchill Fellowship project which aims to raise the profile of Australian children's book writers in the USA publishing scene.
If anyone is interested in Australian children's literature (and our great writers!) do let me know. I'd love to learn more about the USA literature community.
Starting in mid July, I'll be in NY for three weeks (13 July - 5 August), then I head out to speak at conferences in Utah, Texas and LA for the next month.
Details are below.
Jen McVeity jen at jenmcveity.com
********************************************
From July this year, author Jen McVeity will spend two months in the USA publishing scene as part of a prestigious Churchill Fellowship. Her goal? To showcase the talents of Australian children's book writers to USA publishers.
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was set up to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill. The Trust's aim is to 'reward proven achievement with further opportunity in the pursuit of excellence for the enrichment of Australia.'
For the past six years, Jen has been the Australian Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), a world wide organisation of over 20,000 members in 18 countries. Jen is also a full time author, with 23 books for children published in five countries, and the state runner-up, Speaker of the Year.
Using her contacts from the SCBWI, Jen will be meeting with many of the leading publishers, editors and agents in the USA. Showing the very best in Australian children's books, Jen's aim is to generate a greater awareness and enthusiasm for our writers.
Australian writers are widely regarded as vibrant, original and incredibly talented. Yet, because of our small population and print runs, they struggle to survive. Through this project it is hoped to give some of these creators a chance to widen their publishing arena and their income - and share their talent with countries outside Australia.
Jen McVeity's website: www.jenmcveity.com Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: www.scbwi.org Churchill Trust: www.churchilltrust.com.au
Received on Tue 03 Jun 2003 12:06:45 AM CDT
