Poolside Pajama Party

While I was in Los Angeles last weekend, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) held a poolside pajama party at the Hyatt Regency Century City. Famous people lounging in their PJs? Check. Awesome cover band? Check. Librarians dancing on the stage? Check, check. Here are some photos from the fabulous event...

Below, me with NY bestselling author Ellen Hopkins, at the start of the pajama party.... about an hour after this photo, Ellen changed into some hot PJ's!

one of my NYC critique partners, Michael....

below, with the fabulous illustrator Ken Min. His first picture book just came out, so go buy it now! (Added note, Ken is *not* a Yankee fan.)

Hanging with my friends – maybe you recognize the bunny, Jay? – on the dance floor...

We call this one "The Claw."

I love SCBWI. In the words of prize-winning author Jennifer Holm, "they are my people."

The blonde below is Margaret O'Hair, one of the lovely new friends I made at the conference. She has several published picture books, so check them out!

Stay tuned for more SCBWI posts featuring great author quotes, helpful writing tips and photos!