One of the best things I’ve done for my writing is to join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
When I attended my first Indiana SCBWI conference in 2004, I was overjoyed to find people who understood what I was doing and who took writing seriously. That’s where I met my critique group partners. Joining the critique group was another one of the best things I’ve done for my writing. To meet regularly (we meet bi-monthly) with others who are facing the same challenges and opportunities is inspiring and motivating.
The TaleBlazers
Sites I’ve found helpful:
Editors
Harold Underdown and The Purple Crayon
Organizations
Institute of Children’s Literature
you can sign up for their weekly email newsletter
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Children’s Writers
*TaleBlazers (my critique group), past and present
Other
Starfall Parent-Teacher Center
The Importance of Bedtime Reading
Peggy Reiff Miller 