Submission Shine 2026—Online Critique Intensive Date:, February 19, 2026-, February 21, 2026 Time: Thursday and Friday 6:15pm-8:35 PM ET Saturday 9:50 AM-6:35 PM ET Location: Zoom For more information or to register, visit: www.scbwi.org/events/easte...

Join award-winning author Jessica Vitalis for a hands-on Zoom workshop from 10-11:30 AM PST on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Cost is $15/members, $20 members. To register, visit the #scbwi San Francisco North & East Bay Chapter website at: www.scbwi.org/events/sf-ne...

Excited for the @scbwisfneb.bsky.social Oktoberfest 2025 Conference/San Ramon, CA/Oct. 18th! My session highlights traditional illustration & the full book process for HEARTS IN MY POCKET by @nancytupperling.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social! ✅Reg is open now! www.scbwi.org/events/oktob...

I'll be presenting on my first author panel this year, at @scbwisfneb.bsky.social's Oktoberfest, along with some other local authors and illustrators! The title of our panel is Creating Amid Chaos: Juggling Parenting, Publishing, and Professional Responsibilities #scbwioktfest25 #scbwi #kidlit

S.F. North & East Bay kidlit writers and illustrators: Our EQI awards are now open for entries! Check out www.scbwi.org/regions/sfno... Apply now through September 1, 2025.

The EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS season is here! Please check out www.scbwi.org/regions/sfno... for more information. Don't miss this amazing opportunity

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...

We are looking for speaker proposals for our 2025 Oktoberfest in-person conference on Oct. 18 in San Ramon. If you’re interested, please fill out the form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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THIS IS NOT A SCBWI EVENT PB Rising Stars is for unagented AND agented picture book authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators without agent-repped picture book deals. www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors

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Happy New Year! It's January, and I'm finally able to do a cover reveal for my upcoming book LUNA AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING MOONCAKES (Charlesbridge Publishing, Aug. 12, 2025), illustrated by the fabulous Violet Kim. @scbwisfneb.bsky.social

Want to get feedback on your work? Join this FREE in-person Critique Cafe hosted by SCBWI Sonoma and Mendocino County (you do not have to live in those counties to participate). Registration closes on Sept. 11. Here's the registration link: www.scbwi.org/events/criti...

Thank you for the shout out Friends! We feel the love and are reciprocating! ‬ *Be sure to follow the #scbwi accounts noted below! @scbwiindiana.bsky.social scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwihouston.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social #kidlit

Join educator and former librarian, #CourtneyWalker, in this presentation discussing her journey to publication, the why behind her work, and share how to modify existing titles to be part of an adaptive library. Moderated by @nadiasalomon.bsky.social *Register here! www.scbwi.org/events/adapt...

Thank you #SandhyaPrabhat for your in-depth presentation on composition informed your narratives! Thank you to everyone who attended! This event was moderated by: @nadiasalomon.bsky.social and @marzkim.bsky.social! #creativetalk #studyincomposition #scbwipresenters #scbwievent #writingcommunity

This is a #laterpost! We love hearing good news. We're thrilled to share one of the attendees from our recent virtual event with Booking Agent Rebecca Miller of #AuthorsUnbound was offered representation! Let's wish Nikki Shannon Smith, CONGRATULATIONS! See post: www.instagram.com/p/C-5UoCAvC0j/

Alameda County Meet-Up Please join us for an informal meet and critique session. Bring a current project and let's share some tips and resources. We'll start with a quick icebreaker and go from there. Please RSVP if you plan to make it. Drop-ins welcome! www.scbwi.org/events/alame...

Ready to visit schools and share your book with young readers? Shannon will walk you through the ins and outs of setting up school visits. www.scbwi.org/events/demys...