This is a great interview by Lauren Rankel, one of our newest volunteers @curioroom.bsky.social #westchestercounty scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2026/02/23/b...

Happy #bookbirthday #frankensteinsmatzah! Only 75 days til #passover 😀 #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #picturebooks #passover2026

Registration is open for a virtual event with Karen Boss, Sr. Editor @charlesbridge.bsky.social . This workshop will not be recorded. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/westc... #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitcommunity #pointofview #amwritingkidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : #takeaways This was one of the best #KidLit #amwriting & #amillustrating community events that I've ever attended online. Here are a few things that I'm taking away from this experience. (I would also encourage more friends to try next year!) #Childrensbooks #scbwi

Read all about the #inspiration @aimeelucido.bsky.social new #middlegrade Words Apart. Interview by #annevaccarobrady #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitart #twins #twillustrators #PhilippaCorcutt #RachaelCorcutt @scbwi.bsky.social #wordsapart scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/r...

We had our 2nd Kidlit Open Mic! #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social @barrywaldo.bsky.social #libriyorktownheights #westchestercountywriters scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/e...

What an engaging interview by #blogeditor #AnneVaccaroBrady with #AlliaZobelNolan's about her 2 new books! #leewildish #alejandrookif #kidlitartist #kidlit #picturebooks #amwritingkidlit #westchestercountywriters @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/r...

Check out this compelling interview with Samantha Cassetta from our blog scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/r... @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitartist #amwriting #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitcommunity

Here are some of the #pictuebooks from my #picturebooklist of PB's inspired by #frankenstein. You can download the full list for free at the link in my profile. #kidlit #kidlitartist #frankensteinpicturebooks #frankensteinsmatzah #kidlitcommunity #kidlitmegafeed

This looks like a great event from @scbwiatx.bsky.social ! www.scbwi.org/events/from-... #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitcreators #kidlitillustration @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlitcommunity

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social

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

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : 3pm check-in 1,128 words! A little long BUT DONE! It's done! I SOOO needed this event today. Thank you again @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social and @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social for kicking things off! #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : 6am Up and at'em again! Working on my Novel in Verse this morning. #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social

Going strong!! #24hourchildrensbookchallenge #amillustrating #amwriting #scbwi #childrensbooks

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : How does your character react to disappointments?  #reaction Overwhelm is definitely my character's initial reaction, followed by some much needed alone time to process. #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : Get yourself a treat for getting this far! #stillgoing It's just a virtual treat for me tonight, but I could go for some hot spinach and artichoke dip right about now.🤤 #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

My character's favorite breakfast: Japanese sticky rice #kidlit #24HourChildrensBookChallenge #characterintroduction

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : 12pm check-in #amrevising while #amwriting my synopsis this hour—now weighing in at 631 words and getting close to wrapping up a full first draft...Let's go! #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

So excited for the #24hourChildrensBookChallenge!! It looks like it will be a great event! #scbwi #ChildrensBooks

#Characterintroduction : My character's favorite breakfast is Norwegian Pannekaker with lingonberry jam. Though this is a rare breakfast treat for her. #24hourChildrensBookChallenge #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : 2pm check-in Not so many words this time around. Lunch break. Fueling my brain while it kept on finoodling in the background. And you know what??? Those story keys I've been looking for... Found 'em!😁 #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : What weapon would your character choose in a battle? #stakes Can I give a hint again? #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : What's your character's favorite exclamation? #voice Answer: Oof! *Chihuahua stare required.🤣 #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

Wahoo! I got down 392 words of my synopsis in this hour. Will they change? Probably. But off to a great start! #24hourChildrensBookChallenge #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating

#24hourchildrenspicturebookchallenge #childrensbooks @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social #amwriting #amillustrating

For the next 24-hours, I will be working on a synopsis for book 1 of my planned #YA #Contemporary #SFF trilogy told in dual POV. Wish me luck! @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

Congrats on your new books @jyotigopal.bsky.social !! Read all about them here: scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/r... #kidlit #kidlitart #amreadingkidlit #mentortexts #picturebooks #mangroves #names #homeschooling #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitcommunity

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...

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. bsky.app/profile/debb... Before replying to be added, PLEASE read thread below: 🧵👇🏽

A very clever solution for recording this shy guy, and also the best possible angle for filming a crab!

I've been working on this event for our local #SCBWI chapter! We'll be reviewing the tools/ tech for projecting live drawing demos, brainstorming ideas together to structure your own live-art events, discussing audiences/venues for this kind of presentation. #kidlitart #illustration

This presentation & hands-on workshop is for illustrators looking for ways to use their valuable skills to engage audiences. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... Free for premium members. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social

GET YOUR SUBMISSIONS READY: SCBWI Florida's virtual critique event is almost here! Registration opens August 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am EST See more details here: www.scbwi.org/events/flori...

Great post with a lot of information from some of our local #WestchesterCounty #librarians ! If you are a #librarian, what are your thoughts? Thank you to our blog editor, Anne Brady! #library @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed @scbwi.bsky.social

@scbwiwestchester.bsky.social hears Scholastic's Executive Art Director @brianlarossa.com speak on "Design Can Make or Break Your Picture-Book-Dummy" in Sleepy Hollow. Learning about typography & lettering in children & adult books! Pictured w/Brian: @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social #scbwi #kidlitart

Our JUNE ILLUSTRATION CRITIQUE NIGHT is coming up on Tuesday 6/17, 7-9pm et! A great opportunity to receive feedback and encouragement & meet other artists like you. REGISTER: www.scbwi.org/events/june-... @littlerainey.bsky.social provided this month’s art! 🎨 #scbwi #kidlitart #illustrators

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.

Crystal Kite Awards, first round voting ends: June 17, 2025 2:59 AM (UTC-7). Vote via your scbwi.org Member Home. All SCBWI members are welcome to vote on their favorite books from each division. #SCBWI #SCBWICanadaEast #kidlit

#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...

Another design for the @sleepyhollowmermaidfestival hollow mermaid festival inspired by the paddle boarding “SUPwitches” IYKYK. #mermay #sleepyhollow. It’s been fun mashing up mermaids and Halloweeny things! Tried out the designs in pink but Ill be painting them in varied colors for the July event.

Exciting news! @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social has opened our local presentation event with @brianlarossa.com to be hybrid! You can now join us virtually on June 14th! Brian will be sharing an all new, never before seen presentation! All are welcome! Sign up here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

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

This is going to be a great in person event with @brianlarossa.com @kidlitart.bsky.social @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #childrensillustrator @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social

It was such a great experience to read aloud a piece for children but have adults in mind for the event. @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social did an incredible job in organizing everything. What a gorgeous setting as well!

Thank you @judyabeloveshemtob.bsky.social for a great write-up! @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social #kidlitcommunity #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlitopenmic @hvwriterscenter.bsky.social

First 5:00 OpenMic @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social/ @hvwriterscenter.bsky.social 4 #kidlit writers. Audience shared comments. Mine:"very informative and educational story of a long gone world""lyrical, rhythmic immigrant story""loved descriptions of Jewish cultural traditions" @scbwi.bsky.social

Hey #kidlitcommunity! We still have some spots open for our Kidlit Open Mic in #westchestercountyny Free for @scbwi.bsky.social and #hudsonvalleywriterscenter members #kidlitart Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/kidli...

Read our post about member Jennifer Gessner's new book! #writing #writingcommunity @scbwi.bsky.social #writingtips #readlocal scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/r...