April Young Fritz


"Waiting To Disappear" and "Praying at the Sweetwater Motel" now available in paperback.


A readers companion is included in the new paperback edition of "Waiting To Disappear." The guides have questions that can be used for book discussions, and a Q&A session with the author.

Writer Friends


Anne Ylvisaker, author of the wonderful children's novel DEAR PAPA, next to a display of her books at The Red Balloon Bookstore in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Linda Sue Park, winner of this year's Newbery Medal for her novel, A SINGLE SHARD, signing copies of her books at The Red Balloon Book Store.

SCBWI-LA Conference


Writers Eve Porinchak and Sonya Sones enjoying the luah

Author Jack Gantos and SCBWI members at the luah

Kelly and Hope making a little spending money telling fortunes at Venice Beach.

Steve's Party


Steven Malk with super-talented writer/illustrator Janie Bynum

Excellent Writer Friends


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MIDWEST LITERARY FESTIVAL APPEARANCE
April will appear at the Midwest Literary Festival in Aurora Illinois on September 11, 2005 at 2 PM and take part on a writers panel to discuss young adult books. A book signing will follow the discussion.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators National Conference 2003 in LA

Hope, Kelly and Lisa enjoy dinner at Geoffrey's in Malibu

Lisa Wheeler, Carolyn Crimi, Mona Michael, Paula Yoo, Hope Vestergaard and Kelly DiPucchio enjoy happy hour at SCBWI-LA


April is available to make author appearances at schools, libraries or for your book discussion group. She also conducts writers workshops for beginning to advanced writers and is a writing coach for individuals. Send her an email for more information or check back here later for more details.

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