The Society of Children's Bookwriters & Illustrator's Summer Conference 2009
Our winner, Amy Lynn Spitzley, hails from Traverse City, Michigan and was nearly dumbstruck at the news. In the manner typical of so many creative folk, her first question was "Uh-- didn't very many people apply?" We loved her humility, when in fact, her essay was absolutely bang-ON.
We want to thank all our Honorary Godpersons who contributed toward this scholarship. Amy will receive a $1500.00 cash grant to pay for travel, lodging at the tre' chic Hyatt Regency Century Plaza pictured below, tuition and a manuscript critique.
"I owe a huge debt to the Godsisters. Their magic is gently forcing me to get out of my shell. Having written down many thoughts, promises, and ideas in my essay, I intend to live up to as many of them as I can in LA--and have fun in the process!"
