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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

Officially out on sub with my latest #YA #thriller EVERY MOVE I MAKE It's YOU x THE NET You won't look at your technology the same way again #amwriting #WritingCommunity

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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...

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Liz Brizzi. Learn more about Liz Brizzi’s work at www.elisabethbrizzi.com Follow her on IG @illobylizzie Watch the Interview Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=91n_...

Join top creators and industry leaders for a bold conversation on book bans, legal fights, and the power of stories that must be heard. Free and open to the public. This event kicks off the SCBWI 2025 Virtual Summer Conference! Sign up here: scbwi.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don't forget to buy your ticket to the SCBWI Virtual Conference by TOMORROW if you want to pay the early bird rate! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

In this half-day intensive, exclusively for Premium Members, three successful illustrators reveal how they create relatable characters, pin-point expressions and interactions, and use precise comic timing to set up and deliver visual punch lines. Register Here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

If you'd like to get together with SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate Illustrators to share concepts, work, portfolios, and get feedback; join us for this FREE CONNECT for SCBWI Premium Members: www.scbwi.org/events/illus... #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi

Have you voted in the Crystal Kite Awards yet? Each year we recognize great books from around the world. The Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children's book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers. Vote via your Member Home.

This Saturday! Register today! #kidlit ➡️ www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

You know what I’m doing on Saturday, June 14th? Leveling up my #kidlitart #kidlit Career @brianlarossa.com

SCBWI Members, if you are looking to get your art in front of industry professionals be sure to submit to the Portfolio Showcase!🎨 Register for the conference here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator David Hohn. Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTxY... Go to www.scbwi.org/featured-illustrator to apply to be a part of the Featured Illustrator program.

#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...

Don't miss out on this full day of social media and marketing labs! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/marke...

ONLINE EVENT 6/21/25: Marketing & Social Media Labs! Hear from a wide array of publishing pros on tailoring and leveraging social media, programs, and platforms to BOOST your writing or illustrating career! Register by 6/4 for personal consultations: www.scbwi.org/events/marke...

Don't miss this fabulous Nonfiction SCBWi Arizona Webinar presented by Nancy Castaldo! Crafting Your Unique Angle for Nonfiction Success Webinar Registration Link: www.scbwi.org/events/craft...

Hey #kidlit, I had a great time visiting with @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social last night! If you missed the talk, and wanted to attend, I’m giving the same talk next Tuesday to the @scbwi.bsky.social Mid-Atlantic chapter! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/kid-l...

My interview with @creativeboom.com—specifically about @bsky.app, and how I’ve made it work for me—is now out from behind the paywall and publicly available via YouTube. It’s an hour long, but I share a ton of concrete tips and tricks. 💙❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsVJ...

This is now a hybrid event! Please join us virtually on 6/14/25! @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed #scbwiaccouts

Thank you for a great evening @brianlarossa.com ! SCBWI Illustrators learned so much! #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi

Don't forget to submit to the Crystal Kite Awards if you haven't already! www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...

SCBWI NEW YORK: West/Central Upstate is hosting @brianlarossa.com tomorrow night! Join us! #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

SCBWI has several 2025 Virtual Summer Conference Scholarships open now until May 30th! You can learn more via the link below www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... To APPLY-Be sure to be logged in and click your Member Profile and Click the My Awards tab.

It's release day for the re-jacketed edition of THE DRAGONSLAYERS! Originally wrote this in 1980 as a musical for my 4th graders. Turned it into a novel in 1994 and it's been in print ever since. I love this new look - cover is so funny and fresh I smile every time I look at it! #booksky

The Amber Brown Grant commemorates author and beloved school speaker Paula Danziger. One school is awarded each year with an author or illustrator visit and new books to continue Paula’s love of connecting children with creative influences. www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...

One Portfolio or PB Dummy Review with @brianlarossa.com is available! Register today! #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi

Hey #kidlit, I'm doing a unique, two-day, virtual event for @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social! On 5/29 I'll be giving a talk and then on 5/30 I'll be offering face-to-face portfolio/dummy reviews + providing written feedback. Seats are limited. Register today! www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... 💙❤️

SCBWI Celebrates Dr. Carla Hayden: A Tireless Advocate for Libraries Everywhere Find out how you can support libraries and public access to books with the link here: uniteagainstbookbans.org Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

SCBWI WCNY is hosting Brian LaRossa on May 29th & 30th. Take your illustration career to the next level with this event. @brianlarossa.com will present 'Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts' and hold Full PB Dummy or Portfolio Reviews. More: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi

Be sure to listen to our recent podcast episode with Kyle Lukoff and Levi Hastings! Buy their book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9781...