Picture Book Connect: Let's Polish Up Your Manuscript! Bring those first 250 words of your picture book manuscript to share. Feel free to drop by to meet SCBWI picture book writers. #kidlit #picturebook #scbwi Register Here: www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...

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SCBWI Israel is hosting award winning illustrator, Julien Chung revealing 10 graphic design principles to elevate visual storytelling. #kidlitart Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/from-...

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Let’s have a conversation about submissions. Where are you in the process? What should be in your submission letter? Whether you’ve submitted to either an art director or an agent, share your experience! All are welcome. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/illus...

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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...

Get your query letter ready to send to agents! Learn about the querying process and what to do while waiting for responses. #kidlit #scbwi Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/novel...

Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Equity and Inclusion Social and brainstorming session. Meet fellow creatives from all genres and backgrounds! #kidlit #scbwi Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/equit...

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Woot! Thank you to @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social for this amazing idea and thank you to the Empire State @scbwi.bsky.social Regions for volunteering to host! @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #scbwimetrony #scbwieasternny

SCBWI Podcasts is officially back! 🎧 Listen to the latest episodes with Suzanne Kaufman and Ann Bausum now! You can find us streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

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.

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There are only 9 manuscript consults left! Act fast to secure a spot with Senior Editor at Delacorte Press, Bria Ragin or WME Literary Agent Sian-Ashleigh Edwards. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... Art by Merrill Rainey

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Izzy Robe. In this interview, Izzy shared her playful artwork and her journey as an illustrator for young readers. Learn more about Izzy Robe’s work at www.izzyrobe.com. Watch the Interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KWY...

Premium Members: Have you purchased your ticket to the SCBWI Winter Conference yet? Don't forget to buy them before November 16th to get the early bird rate! www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...

Looking for the perfect book to cozy up with or an unforgettable gift for the book lovers in your life? Look no further—SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever! www.scbwi.org/bookstop

Submissions can be found on the MY AWARDS tab in your Member Home. Members must be logged in to scbwi.org to access their Member Home. And Congratulations again to our 2024 Winner, Shubo Yu

A 24-hour #KidLit Marathon?!?!? I'm in! What an amazing idea. How about it #WriterSky #WritingCommunity? Will you join me and @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social in getting ready for the @scbwi.bsky.social 2026 Winter Conference? www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...

Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉 ⁠View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta (and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com) #scbwiNY26 ⁠

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Picture Book Connect: Let's Polish Up Your Manuscript! Bring those first 250 words of your picture book manuscript to share. Feel free to drop by to meet SCBWI picture book writers. #kidlit #picturebook #scbwi Register Here: www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...

You have your book, you’ve created your school visit presentation, and now it’s time to GET that scheduled! Everything you need to know about GETTING school, library, and museum visits! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #schoolvisits #scbwi Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/back-...

Have you created your BookStop page yet? Make one today! 📚 www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq #scbwibookstop

Mark your calendars! The in-person Winter Conference features keynotes from Meg Medina and Tiffany Jackson and a special interview with Jason Reynolds. Registration opens October 14. More information coming soon!

Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts under the hashtag #scbwiArtober2025!

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Back to School with School Visits Part 2 - GETTING Author/Illustrator School and Library Visits School and library visits are a great way for authors and illustrators to connect with readers and the teachers and librarians who buy the books. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #schoolvisits

Submitting Your Work: Digital Portfolios and Dummies for Illustrators and Author/Illustrators. Bring your digital portfolio or dummy to share. Hosted by Kate Woodle, published illustrator, PAL member, and Illustrator Connect Facilitator. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

Need funds to publish? Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful Kickstarter Campaign? Here's a chance to learn from an author/illustrator who has successfully funded two projects on the crowdfunding platform. www.scbwi.org/events/kicks... #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating #kidlit

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Let’s Get Those First Pages Ready to Hook an Agent or Editor! We’ll talk about what to include in your opening pages and how to critique them respectfully. Participants can share their first 250 words with the audience for feedback. #kidlit #scbwi Register Here: www.scbwi.org/events/novel...

Back to School with School Visits School and library visits are a great way for authors and illustrators to connect with readers and the teachers and librarians who buy the books. #kidlit #kidlitart #schoolvisits #libraryvisits #scbwi Register Here: www.scbwi.org/events/back-...

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SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate presents the first Picture Book Connect for Picture Book Writers. We’ll discuss your topics of interest and share the first 100 words of your PB MS! Join us for this FREE CONNECT for SCBWI Premium Members. REGISTER HERE: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

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Summer Schedule: August 5th Topic: Focus on Narrative Art Sequence. We'll discuss what makes a strong visual story in 3-4 images. Feel free to share a Narrative Art Sequence. #kidlitart www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Crystal Kite Honor Award 2025 (West Division) A Voice of Hope: The Remarkable life of Myrlie Evers-Williams Written by Nadia Salomon and illustrated by London Ladd #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #crystalKite25

Each winning title showcases exceptional storytelling, imaginative illustration, and creative excellence, representing the very best of children’s literature produced by SCBWI members around the world. www.scbwi.org/announces-wi...

The latest version of The Essential Guide is NOW UP! There are updates to the Agents Directory as well as a new version of the Market Survey. Access The Essential Guide via your member home under the my resources tab!

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Congratulations to the June #scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Oops!" ! Tanya Maneki IG: @tanyamaneki and Stan Yan IG: @zombicatures July/August's prompt is Mistmatched We will be taking a brief break for the 2025 August Draw This Prompt as we host the 2025 Summer Virtual Conference.

If you have registered for the Portfolio Showcase, this is a reminder to upload your art before the deadline! If you have not uploaded your art, please do so before 11:59pm PACIFIC time on Sunday, July 20th!

Registered for the 2025 SCBWI Virtual Conference? These are all of the Breakouts for Session one! Comment below which session you are most excited for ⬇ If you haven't registered for the conference yet make sure to sign up here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate presents the inaugural Novel Connect for Chapter Book, Middle Grade and Young Adult writers, hosted by David Neuner, agented YA thriller writer and Novel Connect Facilitator. Hashtags: #kidlit #scbwi #scbwinywest/central Link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...