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

Updating some character designs to make ages a bit younger. I love these Star Catcher characters and I can’t wait to develop them more! #kidlitart #illustrator #picturebooks #childrensbookillustrator

I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests and events for writers and illustrators. If these kind of lists are helpful, please share and subscribe to my Substack open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitevents #kidlitcontests

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.

Join us Saturday, October 25th, at 7 PM for Illinois Lit Live, a free virtual evening of readings from Illinois members. Featuring @sarashacter.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social @hannahbessross.bsky.social & JS Puller Learn more: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi... #SCBWI #IllinoisLitLive #KidLit

Today is the day! 🎉 SCBWI BookStop is now open! Are you participating? Comment below to let us know! Be sure to tag us and download your social media badge from the Resources Tab under Member Home. SHOP NOW at www.scbwi.org/bookstop

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social on 11/16!

The #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference Art Show winner as chosen by attending faculty member @joannhnyc.bsky.social was @debbiepalen.bsky.social! Congrats, Debbie! ❤️

Info about the KIDLIT MEGA FEED! • a feed of kidlit-related users and topics. • accounts eligible to appear are added/vetted by multiple other humans. • the feed stays on topic, only posts that meet keyword and other criteria appear. Find out more: briankirbystudio.com/the-kidlit-m...

Looking for #scbwi accounts? Every regional account is right here in this starter pack! go.bsky.app/LKfzXBH

Quickly find and follow #scbwiohionorth members! If you are an SCBWI Ohio: North member, let me know if you aren’t on the list! go.bsky.app/9oAkUCj

Inspired by an @scbwi_nohio conference session with Kelly Pelsue on drawing vehicles with meaning, here’s an illustration from one of my favorite core memories— my dad’s old “mator”. #kidlitart #ownvoices #diversevoices

From #IPG #socialmedia survey "Nearly half (48%) of publishers now use the platform – a significant spike from 32% just one year ago. More than 4 in 5 (83%) have seen their #Bluesky follower-count rise, making it an even faster-growing platform than Instagram" www.thebookseller.com/news/x-sinks...

@scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social has a list of every regional account: bsky.app/profile/did:...

If you're new to Bluesky, and your focus is #kidlit, @doucette515.bsky.social has done a great job of gathering some resources for you in this series of posts:

Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps: (1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time. Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit

Ya está toda la información para la "2026 Winter Conference in New York City", revisa el programa del evento en el link 👇🏻 www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... #scbwi #illustrators #writers #conference

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 ⁠

I had a lovely time finding community, comraderie and encouragement at the conference. Thank you, @joannhnyc.bsky.social and #scbwiohionorth ! I was so surprised and honored for the recognition!

Honored to have been asked by @temikatheartist.bsky.social and @scbwi.bsky.social to illustrate this year’s 2026 NYC Winter Conference art! THANK YOU... THANK YOU 🤗 Link to the SCBWI winter conference in bio :-) #SCBWI #illustrator #Kidlitart #picturebookillustrator @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social

**Book GIVE AWAY!!** Astra Books for Young Readers is giving away 10 copies of ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG! 🎙️ In a comic-style question & answer format, learning about bugs has never been this fun! Enter now on Goodreads -> www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent... #Kidlit #kidlitart #bookgiveaway

🎉 Earlier this month I had the immense pleasure of speaking at the #SCBWIOhioNorth Regional Conference! A huge THANK YOU to all the stellar volunteers, the enthusiast & attentive attendees + my fellow faculty, who were a joy to meet! The kidlit community is the BEST! @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️

An illustrator alerted me to the attached email. Someone is impersonating me! Offering #kidlit illustrators fake deals! This is not me! The deal-structure/schedule is insane. The deadline is quite friendly?! 10 picture books in 3 years?! Please let me know if you receive an email like this!

Our banner contest winner was announced last week, and it was @kelliearted.bsky.social! Look for her delightful art to start appearing on www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio... and elsewhere soon!

🍸Hanging out at the hotel bar with author Lindsay Bonilla is one of my favorite conference traditions!😄 @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

Such a beautiful, fun piece Olga!! ❤️ I was thrilled to hear you won. You work so hard, are always so supportive to our group, and we are very fortunate to have you join us for so many events. You make our group better and stronger, Olga. Congratulations!! 👏❤️

Had so much fun learning and finding community at @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

Went completely spent. Took no photos. Saw humans I liked. Met new humans. Tank refueled. Thank you so much ‘ @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social for a great conference. (That’s my elephant on the banner!)

I'm overjoyed to announce that my artwork won the #scbwiohionorth banner contest! Thank you to the wonderful faculty and our amazing team leaders @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social for an inspiring conference!

So inspired by the North Ohio SCBWI group! Thank you for a wonderful conference 🙂✨❤️👏

Had such a wonderful weekend at the SCBWI Ohio North Conference! I connected with so many amazing authors and illustrators, learned from inspiring editors and agents, and came home creatively recharged. @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference. Thanks to all who made it a success!

Traveling for @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social and I just told my husband, “I spent all my cashflow on books.”

Art Show winner @debbiepalen.bsky.social poses for photos 🎨🏆

Art Show winner @olgasmithart.bsky.social 🏆 🎨 #scbwiohionorth

“Every NO is a breadcrumb leading you to a YES.” @ecfeinberg.bsky.social at @SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit

Had an amazing day at the #scbwiohionorth conference. The books (and the fantastic critique inside the folder!) are my physical takeaways, but I'm also refueled with happiness, inspiration, and hope. Huge thank you to all the SCBWI folx and the faculty who made this conference happen.

Banner Contest winner @kelliearted.bsky.social poses in front of her winning image! #scbwiohionorth

@terristefanko.bsky.social still full of energy at the end of day 2 of the #scbwiohionotth conference.

@cjpenko.bsky.social and @boringstorybook.com basking in the afterglow of a successful #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Heartfelt closing remarks from the amazing Daria Peoples. #scbwiohionorth

Great session with @superjane.bsky.social about the Business of Publishing. #scbwiohionorth

Lovely lunch “Finding my wings” keynote with author Kristy Boyce. #scbwiohionorth

Breakout sessions happening this morning at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference. @joannhnyc.bsky.social sharing invaluable Picturebook 101 insights.

@cjpenko.bsky.social holds court to kick off day 2 of the #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference. So many books to celebrate this year!

Early start today. #scbwiohionotth Fall conference day 2!

#scbwiohionorth conference Pitch Party Panel with Katie Carella, JohnRudolph, @ecfeinberg.bsky.social and @joannhnyc.bsky.social #scbwi #kidlit