Finding an Agent with Mirka Hokkanen May 21, 2026 Online event www.scbwi.org/events/findi... In this webinar, centered on practical steps, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen will share her process of finding and researching agents. #scbwi

Member News 'Brian Heinz www.brianheinz.com My newest book, “Adirondack Spring,” was released as a hardbound picture book at the end of April by North Country Books. I’ll be speaking and reading from 1:30 to 2:00 at the Gold Coast Book Fair in Oyster Bay on Sunday, May 17th.

A Half Day Event with Literary Agent Carter Hasegawa of Tugeau2 SCBWI Kansas-Missouri $25 members/$40 non-members June 13, 2026 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT (with an hour break for lunch between 11:30 and 12:30) On Zoom Link to register: www.scbwi.org/events/a-hal... #scbwi #ksmo_scbwi

Maria Wen Adcock will be doing an author reading at: Published 47 Green St, Huntington, NY 11743 Friday, May 29th at 5PM biculturalmama.com

SCBWI is introducing SCBWI Critique Groups. Check the current issue of insights for news about this exciting member benefit which starts May 19th. #scbwi #scbwili

Long Island presents: Characters That Drive the Plot with Vicky Weber May 28, 2026 7 p.m. EST Great plots become extraordinary when driven by characters who feel real and whose choices shape the action. www.scbwi.org/events/long-...

Special thanks to Maeve Norton for her presentation: Finding Your Visual Voice on April 26th. A pleasure to have Maeve present to our chapter and hear her insights into the creative process and her own journey. Thanks again. www.maevenorton.com

Find your story seeds and the images you need to illustrate them! Illustration isn’t drawing; it’s storytelling through pictures. You are a storyteller!May 2nd, 3:30pm AKST www.scbwi.org/events/story...

One critique spot left. Take this opportunity to share your work with an industry professional. www.scbwi.org/events/long-...

Telling Your Story: An Introduction to Children’s Book Publishing Thursday, April 16th, 2026 10 am Zoom Register here: scbwi.zoom.us/mee.../regis...

💬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

In this workshop, Scholastic Art Director and Illustrator Maeve Norton will explore the difference between style and visual voice, breaking down not only how to find yours but also how to make it heard in the publishing industry. www.scbwi.org/events/long-... #scbwi #scbwilongisland @maevenn

Thanks for taking the time to attend Elements of Picture Book Writing With Roseanne Baxter Frank. www.rbfrank.com A great presentation followed by great involvement by the participants. Check out our upcoming events at: www.scbwi.org/regions/long... #scbwi #scbwilongisland

Join Lynne Marie, Editor-Picture Books, Seasonal, Special Projects and more at The Little Press Publishing for this presentation. www.scbwi.org/regions/long...

Happy New Year, kidlit creators! 2025 was a success! You didn't JUST write 1,000 words. You WROTE 1,000 words! You didn't JUST send out 3 queries. You braved the trenches & sent 3 queries! You didn't JUST dream of new ideas. SCBWI Long Island wishes you new successes & new dreams for 2026!

Congratulations to @roseannefrank.bsky.social on the release of FINDING CHRISTMAS just in time for the holidays!

Congratulations to Bonnie Grubman on the release of her final installment for the Walter & Willy series. What a great turn out and best wishes on to new writing horizons!

Happy Holidays from your SCBWI Long Island chapter volunteers! We love what we do & we love our creators! We have amazing things coming up!

Happy Thanksgiving, all! Whether you're flying solo, with friends or family, may you be safe, healthy & have a happy day.

❤️📚 This #Thanksgiving celebrate & honor Native American culture with these books & crafts for young readers! www.kidlit.tv/celebrating-... @carolelindstrom.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

BIG NEWS! I've signed with Howland Literary, and my new agent is Ashlee MacCallum! We have my manuscripts ready for submission to publishers. I'm excited for the future! @howlandlit.bsky.social @ashleedani.bsky.social #mariawenadcock @scbwilongisland.bsky.social

Welcome @StephenIngram! Our new chapter RA! We wish you fair winds in your new role!

Happy Halloween, kidlit friends! Have fun, be safe & create something extra spooky!

A wonderful farewell dinner for our leader Roberta Rivera, who will be stepping down as RA of our SCBWI chapter. We wish her all the happiness & best of luck in her future kidlit adventures.

Hey, wait a sec! 😀 REALLY? Join all your writer & illustrator buds on November 8th for the first ever 24 HOUR New York kidlit creation marathon to get us ready for SCBWI's Winter Conference! Nov 8th - 10am - Zoom - Free event Registration required: www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...

Join Long Island author Janice Milusich for the launch of I HEAR TO SNOW, I SMELL THE SEA! Where: Huntington Public Library When: Sunday, Oct 19th 2- 3pm Registration: myhpl.libnet.info/event/14532652

Our Newsletter is out! Interviews with our new RA @StephenIngram.bsky.social & Events Coordinator @literallylynne.bsky.social. Farewell to Roberta M. Rivera as she steps down as RA for our chapter. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. shm.to/KidLItNewsAu...

Welcome Fall! Some inspo pics for the #writing and #kidlitart community. Drop us a comment which one inspires you!

Hey #kidlit community - Head on over to our FB page for The Alphabet Game!

Thank you @mariawenadcock.bsky.social, @debbievilardi.bsky.social and @roseannefrank.bsky.social for the awesome event! If you registered and couldn't make it live, hang tight for the recording. Thanks for attending!

Spaces are filling up fast! Virtual Event Saturday, Sept 13th 3-4pm Registration Required and this will be recorded. www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

What Back-to-School books are your favorites? Share in the comments!

As we get back in the swing of things for fall, join us for a virtual event HOW CRITIQUE GROUPS CAN ELEVATE YOUR MANUSCRIPT! Sat - Sept 13th 3-4pm with Q&A Free for members. Registration: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Come join us for this virtual event! Critiques are an art and groups are important to bring your story to the next level. Saturday, Sept 13 - 3-4pm with Q&A www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

One way to help your manuscript flourish is with an effective critique group. Join us on Saturday Sept. 13 - 3pm for this virtual event! Registration: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

One way to help your manuscript flourish is with an effective critique group. Join us on Saturday Sept. 13 - 3pm for this virtual event! Registration: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Hey #Kidlit Family! The Long Island Chapter is getting ready for some amazing events for the fall! Stay tuned! In the meantime, what do you love about the kidlit community?

Hey Kidlit Community! @SCBWI's ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PUBLISHING FOR CHILDREN is out with brand new updates to help you get started or fuel your tank along your current journey! SCBWI is here for you!

Have you signed up yet? July 11th & 12th are coming up fast! Join us for this TWO PART awesome opportunity with Children's Author Lynne Marie! How to WOW an Agent or Publisher with your Query bit.ly/QueryLetterLM First Pages Event bit.ly/FirstPageLM @literallylynne.bsky.social

KidLIt News Summer 2025 is here! Interviews, submission tips & announcements! www.canva.com/design/DAGpO...

Happy Friday, #kidlit family! July 11th & 12th are coming up fast! Don't fear FOMO! Join us for this TWO PART awesome opportunity with @literallylynne.bsky.social! How to WOW an Agent or Publisher with your Query bit.ly/QueryLetterLM First Pages Event bit.ly/FirstPageLM

We have TWO fabulous online events with the AWESOME @literallylynne.bsky.social July 11 - 6pm - How to Wow Agents and Editors with Your Query Letter Register: bit.ly/QueryLetterLM July 12 - 2 - 4pm - First Pages Register: bit.ly/FirstPageLM

Last Chance! Are you in? From Submission to Shelf with @AdamBlackman. Tomorrow - Saturday June 14th - 1pm Recording & Submission Opportunity Registration: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Hey #kidlit community! Our chapter has great events and great resources - give us a follow! We follow other @scbwi.bsky.social chapters! Say Hi!!

Keep going, #kidlit community! @scbwi.bsky.social is here to help!

Hey SCBWI family & friends! Summer Conference is right around the corner. Have you registered? Get in on this Early Bird special - ends June 25th! www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

#kidlit #kidlitart Sharing an updated promo for @brianlarossa.com 's upcoming NEW presentation and Q&A with @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social You can now attend from ANYWHERE virtually! $20 for members/$40 for non-members Sign up today at this registration link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

It's spring (almost summer) and you know what that means! It's time to Vote for the best in children’s and YA literature. These awards are extra special because they’re chosen by YOU. Help celebrate and elevate your fellow creators by voting for your favorites today! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite

Hey SCBWI family & friends! Summer Conference is right around the corner. Have you registered? Get in on this Early Bird special - ends June 25th! www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

Exciting opportunity! Are you in? Critiques are already full but you can still get in on the zoom event with @adamblackman.bsky.social! Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...