Free SCBWI Indiana Chat and Write Fall Gathering Join us on October 24th, 2 to 4 pm College Branch Library meeting room (4180 N College Ave, Indianapolis) to chat and write while enjoying apple cider and cookies! www.scbwi.org/events/chat-...

Great in-person opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for 7 nonfiction/informational fiction picture book writers. Find details and register on the Indiana SCBWI events page at www.scbwi.org/events/nonfi...

June 14, 2025 (registration closes May 2): Join Gretchen Durning, editor at G. P. Putnam’s Sons, for an online roundtable critique event! Get a chance to read your peers' manuscripts ahead of time AND join in for an online LIVE critique roundtable hosted by Gretchen. www.scbwi.org/events/middl...

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Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

Don’t wait! Register now! UPDATE: There are still some critiques available and we're extending the purchase deadline to March 17th. Please note if you purchase a critique between March 3rd and March 17th, it will be delivered by April 30th.

Register by March 16!

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

WIN A CRITIQUE! Sign up for agent Monica Rodriguez’s webinar on revision and be entered to win a critique! *If you’ve already signed up, you’ll be added to the contest. *If you've paid for a critique, we’ll refund you if you win. Winners announced on 3/17. Register at: www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

We’d love to have you join us!

Don’t hesitate! Registration closes March 16.

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

Join us on Tuesday March 18 at 7:00pm EST for help on tackling your revision with Junior Agent Monica Rodriguez of Context Literary Agency. There are a limited number of critiques available for purchase as well! www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th. Stay tuned for more details! Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Don’t forget to check out all the cool upcoming SCBWI Regional virtual events! www.scbwi.org/regional-vir...

Today is the last day to sign up! www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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Registration for the SCBWI NY25 Conference is NOW OPEN! www.scbwi.org/events/winte... #SCBWINY25 #SCBWI

This will be a fabulous, FREE way to learn more about BLUESKY. If you're interested in getting more out of your account here, please register! A recording will be available for a month to all registered participants - no need to worry if you can't attend live! #scbwi www.scbwi.org/events/bluesky

Just under a month away! You don’t want to miss it! www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

Registration is live! Spots are filling up quickly!! www.scbwi.org/events/india...

Join us November 9 at 10:00 EST! www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

Illustrators, we're hosting a webinar just for you! NYT-bestselling illustrator Marissa Valdez will present "Defining Your Style: A Guide for 'Indecisive' Illustrators, 10/5 at 1pm CT. Only $30 for SCBWI members, $36 for non-members. Critiques available, too! www.scbwi.org/events/defin...

Draw OR write about the SCBWI Artober prompts! Post your work using the hashtag #scbwiArtober2024, so other people will find you and you can find them! If you participate in the prompt, feel free to tag us so we can see all the fun things you create! :) #kidlit #scbwi www.scbwi.org/artober

For those wondering, SCBWI = Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. I got my first Big Break into the biz because of the SCBWI. You can find out more about this organization & the many opportunities it offers children's book creators here: www.scbwi.org

Contributors to this series include SCBWI members from chapters worldwide. Check it out and subscribe if you're not already following the blog! @scbwiindiana.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwihouston.bsky.social @scbwisfneb.bsky.social

Visit www.scbwi.org/regional-vir... to see all the great SCBWI regional events like the one below!

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WHAT?! A webinar @brianlarossa.com ?! Yes, please!! Join OK/AR SCBWI and Scholastic Executive Art Director, Brian LaRossa for a Back-to-School lesson in best practices in illustration #kidlit #kidlitart www.scbwi.org/events/webin...

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Easily share Bluesky’s #kidlit MEGA feed with this handy digital card w/ QR code.

It's almost August!! Register today!

Great idea, except the SCBWI itself is not yet on Bluesky. Several regional chpts are, however, like @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social, @scbwiindiana.bsky.social, & @scbwihouston.bsky.social Best way to encourage these orgs to be active here is to help boost their signal, interact with them etc.

August will be here before you know it! Get registered!

Join us August 17 at 10am ET as Deb Gonzales teaches about the marketing power of Pinterest. scbwi.org/events/deb-gon…

Co-RA Teresa Robeson rocking it on the inclusion panel! #MMW2024

It’s happening!!!

It’s the week of Marvelous Midwest! scbwi.org/events/marvelo…

Don't leave anyone behind - Tag a friend you want to see at the conference. #MMW2024 www.scbwi.org/events/marve...

Just a month away! You’re not going to want to miss it. Register today! www.scbwi.org/events/marve...

Celebrate Leap Year by registering for the Marvelous Midwest Conference! scbwi.org/events/marvelo… One day left for early registration!

Haven’t made up your mind about attending the Marvelous Midwest Conference? Join the planning team February 26, 7-8pm EST and get your questions answered. 💻 Link to join on the SCBWI-MI Events Calendar.

Great opportunity for emerging illustrators!

Are you on the fence about attending the Marvelous Midwest Conference? Join us for a Q&A on Feb. 26. Check out the giveaway alert! The info for the Zoom Q&A is: scbwi.zoom.us/j/96473520275?… and the passcode is 2024MMW

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Marvelous Midwest Conference April 12-14! scbwi.org/events/marvelo…#mmw20242#kidlitartr#picturebooko#childrensbooksk#booksforkidsd#illustrationo#kidliti#childrensbooko#picturebooko#childrensliteraturer#readaloudu#kidsbooksk#picturebooksk#childrensbookillustrationon

Marvelous Midwest Conference April 12-14! scbwi.org/events/marvelo…#mmw20242#kidlitartr#picturebooko#childrensbooksk#booksforkidsd#illustrationo#kidliti#childrensbooko#picturebooko#childrensliteraturer#readaloudu#kidsbooksk#picturebooksk#childrensbookillustrationon

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