April 25, 2013--Panelist for THE COMMON CORE AND NONFICTION: HOW DOES IT ALL FIT TOGETHER at the Massachusetts Library Association in Cambridge with fellow panelists Deborah Kops, Author; Rebecca J. Morris, MLIS, PhD, Assistant Professor, School Library Teacher Program, Simmons College; Lou Pingatore, Pingi Bookstore.
March 26, 2013--delivering "Intro to Writing for Children" through Littleton Parks and Recreation.
February 12-March 12, 2013--four week Writer's Toolbox for kids, at my local elementary school.
January 1, 2013--three new nonfiction books out early in the new year. Check them out here: http://www.kristineasselin.com/my-non-fiction.html
August 16, 2012--I'll be delivering a class for beginner writers at Mt. Wachusett Community College called "Intro to Writing for Children" at the Devens, MA campus.
In
this three-hour workshop, participants will learn the basic framework
for starting a writing career in children’s literature from one author’s
perspective. Participants will leave with a comprehensive reading list,
a hand-out of recommended websites and writers’ blogs, and an action
plan for how to get started in the writing industry. Intended audience:
beginners.
Call 978-630-9525 to register
July 19, 2012--Just the Facts, Ma'am: Writing NonFiction at the Chelmsford Public Library.
Blurb: Local author Kristine Asselin has written books on everything from
astronomy to ancient history. Join her as she tells us how she creates
these fascinating books! Bring your curiosity & questions! Ages
6-12
July 2012--My short story (co written with Ansha Kotyk) will be published in the Timeless Anthology coming out from Pugalicious Press in the next few weeks.
May 2012 -- I've been appointed cochair of the NESCBWI conference for 2013 and 2014. So excited to be a part of this wonderful organization for writers and illustrators!
November 2011--In spring 2012, I'll be delivering a class for beginner writers at Mt. Wachusett Community College called "Intro to Writing for Children"
In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn the basic framework for starting a writing career in children’s literature from one author’s perspective. Participants will leave with a comprehensive reading list, a hand-out of recommended websites and writers’ blogs, and an action plan for how to get started in the writing industry. Intended audience: beginners.
Call 978-630-9525 to register
Thurs Feb 16 6 – 9 PM
CRN 11346 $39 Devens Campus
Thurs Apr 26 6 – 9 PM
CRN 11348 $39 Devens Campus
September 2011--I've been appointed the coordinator of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for the New England SCBWI conference in April 2012.
August 1, 2011--THE REAL STORY OF GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN COLONIAL AMERICA is now available from Capstone Press.
Spring 2011--My picture book THE WORST CASE OF PASKETTI-ITIS is under contract with 4RV Publishing, and scheduled for publication in October 2015.
March 2011--I am now represented by Vickie Motter of Andrea Hurst Literary Management
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