SCBWI Members, don't miss the next SCBWI University series: The Business of Publishing! This 3-part online course is designed for published authors and illustrators who want to take their careers to the next level. Register Here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-b...

SCBWI will return to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2026! The booth highlights our illustrator awards, features industry sponsors, and is a wonderful place to meet the SCBWI global community. Learn more about the Bologna Children’s Book Fair at www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com

Congratulations to the February #scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Tough Topic" ! Johanna Kim IG: @johannahkim and Megan Liljenquist IG: @megliljenquist March's prompt is Kaleidoscope 💠

Do you have a fantastic middle-grade fiction idea? The Jewell Parker Rhodes Fellowship for Emerging Voices awards a $10,000 grant to an unpublished or self-published writer creating works for children. Submissions are now open! ➡️ bit.ly/JPRfellowship

Starting soon!

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Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Kerry McQuaide. In this interview, Kerry shares her creative path as an SCBWI Success Story. Watch to learn more about Kerry McQuaide’s work at www.kerrymcquaide.com. @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social

Starting now!

Join us tomorrow for a SCBWI Digital Workshop with @antwaneady.bsky.social Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/savor...

Join us at the Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture on April 18th! carlemuseum.org/visit/events/barbara-elleman-research-library-lecture-alvina-ling @carlemuseum.bsky.social

What a day. Thank you to all of you who attended the conference and made it such a fun day. And thanks to our awesome faculty! We'll see you next time! #scbwiNY26 #Booksky

Bringing our #scbwiNY26 Virtual Conference to a climactic end is award-winning author Traci Sorell! 🤗 @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social #BookSky

Is this you? It is if you're attending the #scbwiNY26 virtual conference. Creative labs are happening with stellar children's book creators, author Lilliam Rivera, author-illustrator Maple Lam @maplelam.bsky.social, and editor Andrea Welch. #BookSkyt

If you signed up for the #scbwiNY26 virtual conference, make sure you watch the State of the Industry panel. Great information and perspective by editors and agents. #BookSky

The First Pages panel is so good! So interesting to hear the panelists' feedback on why the stories are intriguing and what needs to change. #scbwiNY26 #BookSky

What a wonderful opening to the conference with a warm, inspiring address from award-winning author @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social. If you're registered for the conference, you'll want to rewatch! 🥰 #scbwiNY26 #BookSky

Great panel about the process of submitting your manuscript with author @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social , agent Dan Mandel and Caron Levis, childrens book author and chair of @thenewschool.bsky.social MFA program for writing for children and YA. #scbwiNY26

Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube TODAY, February 6 at 4 PM PST. www.youtube.com/live/qeKQkuD...

Congratulations to the SCBWI Golden Kite Awards Finalists! 🎉 Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube on February 6 at 4 PM PST.

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Z.B. Asterplume. In this interview, Z.B. shares her creative path as an SCBWI Success Story. Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7KI... Learn more about Z.B. Asterplume’s work at asterplume.com. IG: @z.b.asterplume

Writers! Librarians! Teachers! Looking forward to this virtual presentation. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2... @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky

SCBWI wants to congratulate Cátia Chien for winning the 2026 Caldecott Medal @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social The Caldecott for the most distinguished picture book was awarded to Cátia Chien for her illustrations in “Fireworks,” written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social , (Clarion Books).

Are you attending the SCBWI Virtual Winter Conference? Be sure to share this social media badge and tag us with the #scbwiNY26 so we can reshare! Download the badge from your member home. Art by @littlerainey.bsky.social #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit

Gearing up for SCBWI's 2026 Winter Conference! Excited to be joined by @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @sibutp.bsky.social this year as Team Blog! scbwiconference.blogspot.com/2026/01/meet...

It's TIIIIIIIME! We are SO EXCITED to kick off the 2026 NYC Winter Conference! Be sure to share your social media badge (available for download via the Member Home under My Resources!) Please also use the #scbwiNY26 Art by Merrill Rainey Still want to register? Go to scbwi.org!

With a $10,000 donation, a group of literary agents organized by the Children’s Book Council and the SCBWI is helping children’s organizations purchase and distribute books to school libraries nationwide buff.ly/EqQlTJM

I’m launching a book club! Join me!

Getting ready for the #scbwiNY26 conference this week. #BookSky

Raise your hand if you are as excited for the SCBWI New York Conference (1/16-1/18) as we are! ✋ You can still register for the conference here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... Photos by Nancy Adler #scbwiNY26 #kidlit

Already registered for the conference but want to join this? Make sure you are signed in and go to the event home page and select this to add it on/purchase it! www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... #scbwiNY26

It’s the new year! ✨ 🌸 Comment your bookish resolutions below! Are you trying to get your first book published, form a critique group, submit to more awards? Whatever it may be-SCBWI is here to support you on your literary goals for the year! scbwi.org

Still doing some last minute holiday shopping? We've got some ideas for you! Shop our merch at the-scbwi-store.printify.me and buy our gift cards here: www.scbwi.org/giftcards Logo by @johnhendrix.bsky.social

Today is the LAST day to shop for books at scbwi.org/bookstop Support authors in the SCBWI Community today by purchasing their books. They will make the perfect gift!

Congratulations to the November #scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Buttons" ! Patrick Carlson IG: @patrickcarlson and Thao Nguyen IG: @thao.illustrations

We've extended SCBWI BookStop until December 21st! Dive into new stories and uncover your next favorite book for yourself or as a thoughtful holiday gift. Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!

Are you attending the SCBWI NYC Conference? Then join us for a special night for SCBWI conference attendees at the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show! Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...

Congratulations to Alvina Ling, member of the SCBWI Advisory council for being named VP and publisher of a currently unnamed imprint at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. @alvinaling.bsky.social

Movement is the key that unlocks the themes, narratives, and emotions of an illustrated book. Join us to learn how four noted illustrators bring their stories to life and make it look effortless. Learn more about the Illustrator Intensive at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... Art by @littlerainey

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Merrill Rainey. Watch to learn more about Merrill Rainey’s work at www.littlerainey.com. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV5...

It's Giving Tuesday! This year help us support the Amber Brown Fund! Donate here: donate.stripe.com/dR62bydltcYj...

SCBWI Merchandise Is Here! 🎉 Just in time for Black Friday! And this is just the beginning. More SCBWI merch is on the way. Shop here: the-scbwi-store.printify.me Logo by @johnhendrix

Have you started holiday shopping yet? Support SCBWI authors and illustrators by purchasing books on SCBWI BookStop! Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!

Our latest podcast episode is out with Rachel Renée Russell and her daughter Nikki Russell! Buy their latest book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9781...

Join us in ten minutes! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/state...

I so enjoyed the latest SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social podcast with translator Avery Fisher Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social ! So great to hear more about her translation of Temple Alley Summer and her ongoing relationship with its author Sachiko Kashiwaba!

Are you getting a manuscript consultation at the SCBWI NY Conference? This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a manuscript for a manuscript consult is tomorrow, November 14th at 11:59pm PACIFIC time. Read more at www.scbwi.org/.../manuscri....

Join veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson for an up-to-the-minute look at the children's publishing industry. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/state...

Are you an illustrator attending the NY26 Conference? 🖌 SCBWI is proud to announce the second annual Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award! www.scbwi.org/tomie-depaol...

Looking for the perfect gift this season? SCBWI BookStop has you covered! 🛍 Support SCBWI authors by checking out their books and purchasing them at scbwi.org/bookstop

Don't miss out on the opportunity to win tuition to our SCBWI Winter Conference in New York this January! Apply for our scholarships via your member home profile.