Thinking about self-publishing? Don’t miss SCBWI-Houston’s June Monthly Meeting with Tiffany Obeng, The Self-pub Expert! Monday, June 1, 2026 6:30–8:00 PM Tracy Gee & Zoom Join us for a helpful evening all about self-publishing.

Good morning! A quick reminder for writers: Six Steps to Submission is happening today at 10 AM. Caroline Leech, author of Wait for Me and In Another Time, will be presenting and walking writers through the submission process. Premium Members: $15 Preview Members: $30 www.scbwi.org/events/six-s...

Before you submit your children’s book manuscript, give it the best possible chance. Join SCBWI Houston for Six Steps to Submission, an online webinar with Caroline Leech on preparing your work for agents, editors, and contests. May 30 | Online Register: www.scbwi.org/events/six-s...

Need focused creative time? SCBWI Houston’s Illustrator Sketch Night is online May 21. Bring your sketchbook, thumbnails, manuscript, revisions, or any kidlit project that needs attention. www.scbwi.org/events/illus... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart

“Get visible” is not the same thing as having a plan. Children’s book marketing is different because the reader is often not the buyer. That’s why we created The Storytellers Marketing Mastery Summit. June 12–14 summit.getstoryrise.com #KidLit #ChildrensBooks

Children’s book writers and illustrators: this upcoming SCBWI Houston workshop looks incredibly helpful for anyone preparing to submit to agents or publishers. Author Caroline Leech will present “Six Steps to Submission” online May 30. Get your tickets today! #amwriting

Houston kidlit writers and illustrators, need a creative reset? Join SCBWI Houston for Houston, Lift Off! Creative Sessions. 30 minutes of surprise writing or illustration prompts 30 minutes to share and connect Online May 12 at 6:30 PM CST www.scbwi.org/events/houst...

Missed the May Monthly Meeting? The recording of Bunmi Ishola’s session on The Editor-Author Relationship is now available on the SCBWI-Houston page. Don’t forget to sign up for Houston, Lift Off! on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 PM CST. #SCBWIHouston #KidLit

May the 4th be with your manuscript. SCBWI Houston’s Monthly Critique Group meets online May 4. Kidlit writers and illustrators, bring your work and join the conversation. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/month... #SCBWIHouston #KidLit

Houston kidlit writers & illustrators: SCBWI Houston’s Monthly Critique Group is coming up Monday, May 4. A great chance to share work, receive feedback, and connect with other children’s book creators. Register on the SCBWI event page: www.scbwi.org/events/month... #SCBWIHouston #KidLit

Happening today: SCBWI Houston: Rules, Rebellion, and Picture Book Magic with agent Julie Romeis Sanders. Join online and register on the SCBWI event page: www.scbwi.org/events/rules...

SCBWI-Houston is hosting Rules, Rebellion, and Picture Book Magic with agent Julie Romeis Sanders on April 23 — an online event about which picture book “rules” matter, when to break them, and what agents/editors are really looking for. Plus: query opportunity. Register now.

If you’re local and have been meaning to get out and draw, Illustrator Sketch Night is tonight from 6–9. It’s a really relaxed space to sketch, connect, and be around other illustrators and creatives.

Missed this month’s SCBWI Houston meeting? No worries. The April session with Sydney Dunlap, Middle Grade Musts, is now available as a recording. Great insights on character, voice, and what makes MG stories shine.

Looking for feedback, craft insight, and community? Join SCBWI-Houston for Critique Group at 5:30 PM, then stay for our April Monthly Meeting at 6:30 PM with Sydney Dunlap speaking on Middle Grade Musts: Highlighting Elements That Will Make Your Story Shine.

Writing middle grade? SCBWI-Houston’s April meeting features Sydney Dunlap on what makes stories shine in today’s market. April 13 | 6:30–8:00 pm Zoom + Tracy Gee #kidlit

With Easter just around the corner, our SCBWI-Houston monthly meeting will be held on April 13, 2026. Join us with Sydney Dunlap for: Middle Grade Musts: Highlighting Elements That Will Make Your Story Shine Zoom and Tracy Gee 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Heading to TLA? Join SCBWI-Houston for the Kidlit Hang, Sunday 3/29, 7 to 9 PM at Saint Arnold Brewery. #SCBWIHouston #TLA #Kidlit

Reminder 📚 SCBWI Houston KidLit Hangout Sunday 3/29 | 7–9 PM Saint Arnold Brewery Scan the flyer QR to RSVP #TLA2026 #KidLit

Attending TLA? Join the KidLit Hang Sunday, March 29 • 7–9 PM Saint Arnold Brewery Connect with authors, illustrators, librarians, and kidlit creators. RSVP on the flyer!

Missed the March meeting from SCBWI Houston? The recording is available so writers and illustrators can still benefit from the discussion and publishing insights shared with the kidlit community.

Rejection is part of publishing but writers don’t have to face it alone. Join SCBWI Houston’s March Monthly Meeting: Susan Johnston Taylor Persevering Past Rejection: Tools and Tips to Save Your Sanity March 2, 2026 6:30–8:00 pm Check the events page and sign up

SCBWI Houston writers: the 2026 Mentoring Program deadline is Feb 22. If you’re a premium SCBWI member, unagented, and have a completed MG/YA novel, this is a full year of support: 8 one-on-one sessions starting March 2026. Apply: www.scbwi.org/events/houst...

SCBWI Illustrator Sketch Night is tonight, February 19. This virtual children’s book illustration event hosted by SCBWI is perfect for KidLit illustrators looking to practice live sketching and connect with the publishing community. Register here: scbwi.org/events/illus... #SCBWI #KidLit

SCBWI Houston Illustrator Sketch Night Thu Feb 19, 2026 | 6 to 9 PM CST | Online Relaxed co working time to draw together, stay consistent, and make progress. Come and go as you like. RSVP on the SCBWI Houston event page.

Stuck creatively? Create with us tonight. Houston Lift-Off! SCBWI Houston’s free online creative session for children’s book writers & illustrators. Feb 10 | 6:30 PM CST www.scbwi.org/events/houst... #SCBWIHouston #Kidlit

Sharing highlight clips and photos from our recent SCBWI Houston meeting. We’re excited to bring in-person meetings back every other month, and we have a lot planned for SCBWI Houston this month. Stay tuned for more. #SCBWI #KidLit #HoustonWriters

SCBWI Houston’s 2026 Mentoring Program is open. Free, year-long mentorship for unagented MG & YA writers in the Houston area with completed manuscripts. Apply by Feb 22, 2026. www.scbwi.org/events/houst...

If you missed yesterday’s SCBWI Houston meeting, the recording is now available. The session explored transforming graphic novels, with insight into story structure and visual narrative for children’s publishing. Watch here: www.scbwi.org/regions/hous... #kidlit #authorsofbluesky

SCBWI Houston on Feb 2, 2026 (hybrid): “Transform Your Story to a Graphic Novel” with Kristen Kiesling. If you write/illustrate kidlit and want help with structure, pacing, panels, and page turns, this one’s for you. Register on the SCBWI website. #SCBWIHouston #GraphicNovel #KidLit

The SCBWI 2026 Virtual Winter Conference takes place February 6–7, 2026. This online conference supports children’s book writers and illustrators through keynotes, industry panels, creative labs, and the First Pages Panel. Session replays available through March 15, 2026.

Join SCBWI Houston’s Illustrator Sketch Night, a virtual session for illustrators and creative storytellers. Connect with a supportive community, practice your craft, and grow your skills. Register now: scbwi.org/events/illus... #illustrator #kidlit #publishing

The SCBWI 2026 Winter Conference is heading to New York City. Three days of craft, industry insight, and connection for children’s book writers and illustrators. Jan 16–18, 2026. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... #SCBWI #KidLit

We loved seeing everyone at the SCBWI Houston monthly meeting yesterday, a great way to start the new year! 🎉 Don’t miss Houston Lift-Off, our upcoming event for writers, illustrators, and publishing pros. Save your spot today: www.scbwi.org/events/houst... #amwriting #writingcommunity

Happy Birthday to J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. “Not all those who wander are lost.” Kick off 2026 with SCBWI Houston! Join our Jan 5 meeting at 6:30 PM featuring Julie Hedlund on picture books. Learn, network, and grow your craft. #JRRTolkien #PictureBooks #amwriting

Start the New Year off right with SCBWI Houston. Join us January 5 for our Monthly Chapter Meeting—featuring a guest speaker and community check-in to help you stay focused and motivated in 2026. Online event. Register monthly to stay updated. #NewYearNewGoals #ChildrensBook

Join the SCBWI Houston Critique Crew! Connect with writers & illustrators, get feedback, and grow your craft. Six-month online program with genre-based groups & a Critique Basics webinar. Sign up: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #SCBWIHouston #WritingCommunity #ChildrensBooks

SCBWI Houston’s Critique Crew Connection is happening tomorrow. This online event helps children’s book writers and illustrators connect into critique groups, starting with a Critique Basics webinar at 6:00 PM CST. Details and registration: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #SCBWI #WritingCommunity

Illustrators don’t have to create alone. This Thursday, SCBWI Houston hosts a virtual Illustrator Sketch Night — a relaxed space to draw, stay accountable, and create in community. Dec 18 | Online www.scbwi.org/events/illus... #IllustratorCommunity #ChildrensBookIllustrators

We are excited to kick off SCBWI Houston’s Critique Crew today. A great day for kidlit creators to connect, grow, and build community. Join us: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #SCBWIHouston #Kidlit #SCBWI

SCBWI Houston’s Critique Crew is filling fast. Discounted tickets end Dec 15. Join us here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #SCBWIHouston #Kidlit #SCBWI

SCBWI Houston Creative Lift-Off meets tomorrow, December 9 at 6:30 PM CST. Join us for a focused creative session with prompts, writing or illustration time, and community support. www.scbwi.org/events/houst...

What a fun SCBWI holiday party! Thank you all for organizing it! Food, gifts, giveaways and so much fun... #writers #Illustrators #WritingCommunity #kidlit @scbwihouston.bsky.social

Hey, it’s party time! 🎉 SCBWI Houston Holiday Potluck is Tomorrow, Dec 1, 6:30–8 PM at Tracy Gee Community Center. Food, games, & White Elephant gifts under $20! Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow writers & illustrators. #SCBWIHouston #HolidayEvent

Join us for the SCBWI Houston Holiday Potluck on Dec 1 at 6:30 PM at Tracy Gee Community Center! Enjoy food, games, and time with fellow writers and illustrators. White Elephant optional ($20 max). See The SCBWI Event page and sign up #HolidayEvent #WritersAndIllustrators

Join us Dec 4 at 5 PM at Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve for a cozy reading of Jane Yolen’s Owl Moon with Laura Bradham. Meet local creators and enjoy a beautiful evening outdoors! #SCBWIHouston #OwlMoon #KidLit

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Thanksgiving is near and we’re grateful for our writers! SCBWI Houston Critique Crew Connection is open for sign ups. Children’s book, middle grade, YA writers, and illustrators get 6 months of peer feedback. Sign up by Dec 15 www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

The 2026 SCBWI Winter Conference is coming this January and registration is now open. Are you planning to attend? Register at scbwi.org #SCBWI #KidLit #WritingCommunity

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