Meet Jennifer Robin Barr! Jennifer will be presenting a webinar with us on 6/15 as part of our FREE professional development series made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America. @jrbarr.bsky.social @andreadenish.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/a...

Great news from our members this month! Check it out! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/m... @brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social @annettewhipple.bsky.social @heatherstigall7.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social @lauraparnum.bsky.social

Those unfinished projects have a way of haunting you! Check out CJ's comic on the blog! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/h...

Show us your library joy! To celebrate National Library Week, tell us what brings you joy at your library—and check out (😂) the American Library Assoc site for downloads and more www.ala.org/conferencese... #libraryjoy #ala #nationallibraryweek #mychalthreets #supportyourlibrary #authorsforlibraries

This month's Illustration Illuminated article gives us a peek into graphic novel pacing. Check it out! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/i...

April 20 is the last day to sign up for the SCBWI Eastern Pennsylvania in-person retreat held at Boyds Mills🐻Pocono & the 3 Bears Friday through Sunday (or Saturday only tickets available)🐻keynote Maryn Arreguín🐻free illustration challenge, book signings, themed dinner, pitch and portfolio showcase

It's time for the March 2026 edition of Member News! Check it out here: easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/31/m... @annelambelet.bsky.social @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social @mattphelandraws.bsky.social

Love the way this article explores how to make sure characters with anxiety have agency. Might also be good advice for how to create agency in my own life journey.

Congratulations to our Banner Challenge winners, Rebecca Chester and Giorisell Stankiewicz-Soto! Read all about it on the blog: easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/2...

📣Join us for 10 Game-Changing Things Authors and Illustrators Should Know with our guest, literary agent Lilly Ghahremani of Full Circle Literary💡Behind the scenes, Best practices, Industry secrets, the AI debate, and more—April 13 webinar 7pm ET💡 www.scbwi.org/events/easte... #publishingsecrets

💬SCBWI Nevada region is hosting a webinar!—connect with yourself to connect with your audience!⚡April 11 with SUzanne Morgan Williams www.scbwi.org/events/nevad... ⚡ @bonniekelso.bsky.social @sarah-picturebook.bsky.social #scbwievent #writingwebinar #picturebookheart #writingemotion #kidlit

Ever get bogged down by a project? We love our work, but sometimes too much of one thing can wear us down! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/20/m...

In this month's edition of Illustration Illuminated, Robyn talks about the rise of the author-illustrator in the publishing industry. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/i...

Meet Maryn Arreguín who will be our keynote speaker and Art Director at our Pocono Retreat in April! Berrie chats with Maryn today on the blog! @berrietr.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/a...

Meet literary agent Christie Megill, who will be presenting a webinar with us in May on "Mastering the Dual Role of Being an Author-Illustrator." More about @christiemegill.bsky.social and the webinar in this interview by @berrietr.bsky.social. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/c... #kidlit

Meet literary agent Lilly Ghahremani! Lilly will be presenting a webinar with us on 10 Game-Changing Things Authors and Illustrators Should Know on April 13! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a...

It's time for Member News! See what our Eastern PA SCBWI members shared with us this month! @mattphelandraws.bsky.social @dianawallachauthor.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social @rshifman.bsky.social @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/m...

Considering joining Pocono and the Three Bears Annual Spring Retreat? 🐻🐻🐻 Critiques are still open💺💺💺 Full-weekend or 1-Day tickets can be purchased on the event website🛏️🛏️🛏️ Register soon for the retreat that's JUST RIGHT for you!🥣🥣🥣 www.scbwi.org/events/pocon... #scbwievent #poconoretreat2026

Still time to signup—ILLUSTRATOR STYLE webinar with Charlie Mylie www.charliemylie.com

💬SCBWI San Diego is hosting MAYFEST—May 23⚡Agent or editor panels⚡keynote⚡portfolio showcase⚡and more... registration opens tomorrow www.scbwi.org/events/san-d... @scbwisandiego.bsky.social #SCBWIevnet #virtualconference #amquerying #writersconference #portfolioshowcase #manuscriptcritique

💬SCBWI Indiana is hosting a PLOTTING webinar for MG & YA creators—featuring AMAZING faculty: Janice Hardy, Karly Dizon, Matt Phipps, and Kelsey Murphy!⚡March 7 10AM ET⚡https://www.scbwi.org/events/tricking-your-brain-into-plotting-for-mg-ya #middlegrade #ya #scbwievent @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

💬SCBWI Eastern NY is hosting a webinar with Helen Jonsen: Telling your AUTHOR STORY—How to promote yourself for interviews, bios, grants, & more! ⚡February 28⚡ www.scbwi.org/events/how-t... #authorbio #SCBWIevent #authorwebinar #selfpromotion #authorbranding #illustratorbranding @scbwi.bsky.social

Here's to hoping for warmer weather soon, no matter what that groundhog says! Check out CJ's comic this month on our blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/s...

Meet editor Sally Morgridge. Sally will be presenting a webinar on How to Handle an R&R next month. Check it out! @smorgridge.bsky.social @kcstrocchia.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/a... #kidlit #amquerying

I'm looking forward to our annual spring conference! Here's my interview with one of the faculty that will be speaking:

In this month's Illustration Illuminated column, we're talking about MG and YA book covers! Check it out here: easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/i...

💬SCBWI Rocky Mt is hosting an exciting series of webinars: Expository NF, Slowing your process, Creative breakthrough, & Dialogue with Kidlit superstars⚡Feb, Mar, Apr—but hurry! 1st event is 2/19⚡ www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlitwebinar #publishingwebinar #scbwievent

Meet Simon & Schuster editor Alyza Liu! Alyza will be joining us at our spring retreat in the Poconos. Early bird registration ends Monday, February 9. After that, prices increase, so don't wait! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/a... @heatherstigall7.bsky.social

💬SCBWI MI is hosting a dazzling series of webinars from Feb to April⚡But hurry! Registration closes February 9 and the first webinar is this week⚡Level Up & Sign Up for 1 or all 4 at www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... 🎮 @scbwi-mi.bsky.social #scbwievent #publishingwebinarseries #kidlitart #amquerying

💬SCBWI Austin presents their self-publishing webinar with the author of the Sophie Washington series, Tonya Ellis!⚡Feb. 21 Take your manuscript from computer screen to bookshelf📚 @scbwi.bsky.social #selfpublishing #kidlit #scbwievent @tonyaellisbooks.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...

Coming up next from SCBWI East PA— Critique Openings... Register for written critiques with Eric Bell PB, MG, YA, synopsis, or query submissions due February 10 www.scbwi.org/events/easte... #scbwievent #manuscriptcritique #writtencritique #picturebookcritique #novelfeedback

📣Join SCBWI Kansas_Missouri region for their hybrid event for illustrators—analysis & practical tips on ART STYLE: myths & truths⚡Feb 28⚡Join live or online, replay available #scbwievent #illustrationwebinar #portfolioadvice #artstyle #kidlitart #SCBWIKSMO www.scbwi.org/events/style...

📣Join our friends at SCBWI Central/Coastal CA(Cencal) for a Feb 17 self-publishing webinar with Darcy Pattison⚡ www.scbwi.org/events/bring... ⚡ @darcypattison.bsky.social #selfpublishing #selfpublishkidsbooks #selfpublishingwebinar #scbwievent @alexandralittle.bsky.social @rebegeorge.bsky.social

It's time for Member News! Check out the exciting news from our Eastern PA members this month on the blog. And don't forget to send us your news to share! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/m... @heatherstigall7.bsky.social @mattphelandraws.bsky.social

📣Our friends at SCBWI NY Metro invite you to Storytelling With Color Theory with Narrative Art Award winner @jenbetton.bsky.social Feb 26 ⚡ #illustrationwebinar #colorpalette #portfolioadvice #illustrationtips #kidlitart www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... Don't miss this great event for a great price!!

📣Take a look at this PAL event about Early Chapter books with the amazing Katie Carella, editorial dir. Scholastic⚡hosted by @scbwisf.bsky.social ⚡ www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #scholasticbooks #chapterbooks #amwriting #amillustrating #kidlitwriter #kidlitillustrator #chapterbookwriter

📣Our friends in the Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands region have posted an event! Check out their #SFF webinar!⚡Can't wait to hear from lit agent John Baker @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social @jjbker.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social #scbwiwebinar #writinghorror #writingwebinar www.scbwi.org/events/explo...

🔥Last day to register for Submission Shine 2026 is 🔥January 31st🔥—sign up now and receive Querying webinar free with registration🔥 portfolioshttps://www.scbwi.org/events/eastern-pa-online-critique-intensive-submission-shine-2026 #submissionshine #agentcritique #writingcareer #portfolioreview

Getting feedback on your work is an important part of the process—even when it's something you don't want to hear. Check out CJ's comic this month on the EasternPennPoints blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/23/i...

We're thrilled to be able to bring agent Jennie Dunham, founder of Dunham Literary, to our Pocono Retreat! Find out more about Jennie and our spring retreat in this interview by Robyn on our blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/a...

@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social is one of the agents participating in our February online critique intensive. Learn about Vicky in this interview by Robyn, and find out how YOU can register for one of the last spots in this fantastic critique event! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/a...

We're getting pumped for our annual Pocono Retreat! Meet lit agent Anjanette Barr @bookbarrista.bsky.social in this interview by @kcstrocchia.bsky.social and find out how to meet her in person at the retreat! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/a...

In the Illustration Illuminated column on the blog today, Robyn highlights Eastern PA SCBWI's efforts in equity and inclusion. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/i... #scbwi #kidlit

Meet literary agent Carter Hasegawa, who will be joining us next month for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! Check out the interview with Carter on our blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/c... @casahasegawa.bsky.social #kidlit

🎉Coming up Monday, January 5, 2026— 🌅9:30 am ET Wake-Up & Write-In and 💡join us at 7 pm for a FREE webinar: Arting When Able with Eric Bell✍️Sign up on our events page www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... ❄️❄️❄️ #writingtime #amwriting #amillustrating #disabilitylit #diffability #CreativePriorities

Stories are made every day! Welcome the winter season, and check out the latest comic from CJ on the blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/t...

Meet literary agent Jennie Kendrick, one of the faculty offering critiques for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! The deadline to register and submit materials is coming up: January 2! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/c...

Hurry!! 🌲Last day to submit a scholarship application for Pocono & the Three Bears Annual Retreat at the Highlights Foundation is FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025!! 🌲www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships #scbwievent #kidlitscholarship

Join us for our January Virtual Illustration Critique Session on January 22. Any SCBWI member is welcome to join! The February critique will be in-person in the Cincinnati–Dayton area (TBA). Please fill out the interest form to receive info. url-shortener.me/2H0V #ohioillustrators #scbwiohio

⚡Lay the groundwork for your 2026 publishing goals!⚡ Eric Bell talks alternate approaches to write-every-day, working within your ability/disability with kindness using his "5 Things" method—Start the new year Write!⚡ www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... #publishinggoals #writingadvice #diffability