July 14, 2018--Submitting my Original Judo Brothers 1964 manuscript, I received the Cynthia Levinson scholarship to The Writing Barn's Complete Picture Book Biography Intensive! Here's what Cynthia had to say: "Based on the potential for your manuscript and your seriousness of purpose, I am delighted to award you a scholarship to attend the class on nonfiction picture books at The Writing Barn. I hope this intensive experience will give you the boost you need to take your work to the next level and, ultimately, share your story with readers."
March 27, 2018--I received the Yuyi Morales scholarship to the Children's Book Academy Craft & Business of Writing Children's Picture Books, and wow, the Children's Book Academy class was such a wonderful learning and growth opportunity!
July 17-23, 2016--I attended the Highlights Summer Writing Camp in beautiful Honesdale, Pennsylvania and was able to work with amazing teachers like Kathy Erskine, Jan Cheripko, Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Lamar Giles, Jillian Sullivan, Alison Green Myers, Clara Gillow Clark, Peter Jacobi, and my mentor Mitali Perkins. I learned so much and made wonderful connections with the other attendees, too. I'm sure we'll see many of their books in print soon!
Mitali Perkins and Jolene
February 17, 2016--Winding Oak interviewed me for their online BOOKOLOGY magazine--here's their blurb about it: We love these middle school librarians who approach their work with gusto and creativity and dedication. Meet Jolene Gutiérrez from Denver Academy: http://bit.ly/1opKApK
February 27, 2014--The Stuart Middle School Library's Raptor Writing program invited me back this year. I'm excited to see the kids again!
April 25, 2013--Presented at the Stuart Middle School Library's Raptor Writing Workshop--met some amazing young writers!
April 3, 2012--Visit the Vamps, Weres and Cassay blog to read my post about writing for reluctant readers, for a chance to win a signed copy of my book, AND Cassay will donate $1 to the Alberta Special Olympics for every comment left!
March 23, 2012--Journal Advocate ran an article about my author visit to Caliche Junior/Senior High School.
February 1, 2012--My book and I are being featured on Denver Academy's newly redesigned website!
September 20, 2011--Book review on Live to Read
September 9, 2011--Book review on Books Complete Me
August 24, 2011--Book review on Vamps, Weres, and Cassay OH My!
July, 2011--Created a Facebook author page. I'd love it if you'd "Like" my page! ;)
Author Jolene GutierrezJuly 4, 2011--Author interview on iLive, iLaugh, iLove Books
June, 2011--Finished designing my bookmarks!
May 28, 2011--Author Interview @ Annette's Book Spot
