2025 CONFERENCE ART SHOW WINNER We’re Not Buying It! Debbie Palen SCBWI: Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: scbwi_nohio Bsky: @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories flight
The #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference Art Show winner as chosen by attending faculty member @joannhnyc.bsky.social was @debbiepalen.bsky.social!
Congrats, Debbie! ❤️
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
🎉 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
Photo of an art print of bunnies and an art show winner's certificate from SCBWI Northern Ohio conference 2025.
A photo of a projection on a screen with and a woman standing in front of it.
Photo of a screen reading "We are the Light... Becoming Authors & Illustrators During Uncertain Times."
A photo of a table showing some children's books.
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!
2025 ART SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER 1229 Olga Smith YvvVV SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: @scbwi_nohio @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories Take flight #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart
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! ❤️
I feel that the whole #scbwiohionorth team is punching above their weight, it was a great event and everything ran so smoothly.
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!
Joann Hill, Katie Carella, Emily Feinberg, Daria Peoples, Lindsay Bonilla, Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Dr. Kristy Boyce,John Rudolph, Jane Smith, Kelly Pelsue, Merrill Rainey, CJ Penko, Kristy Tartara, and Britney Rudowsky group photo at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
Thanks to all who made it a success!
ART SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER Olga Smith poses for photos #scbwi #kidlit
Art Show winner @olgasmithart.bsky.social 🏆 🎨
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Banner Contest winner kellie Kleman poses in front of her winning image of kids on a roller coaster on a big screen behind her! #scbwiohionorth
Banner Contest winner @kelliearted.bsky.social poses in front of her winning image! #scbwiohionorth
Brian Kirby and CJ Penko at the SCBWI: Ohio Norh conference. A neon sign behind them says READ BOOKS & Be Kind
@cjpenko.bsky.social and @boringstorybook.com basking in the afterglow of a successful #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
Daria Peoples is on stage behind a podium with a large slideshow screen behind her that reads We Are The Light Becoming Authors & Illustrators During Uncertain Times #scbwi #kidlit
Heartfelt closing remarks from the amazing Daria Peoples. #scbwiohionorth
Two books, DATING AND DRAGONS by Kristy Boyce and BE THE LIGHT: HOW SHE BECAME ANGELA DAVIS, plus a green folder with a butterfly bookmark and an SCBWI sticker.
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.
Meeting hall with two large sideshow screens : The Business of Publishing-Everything | Learned the Hard Way #scbwi #kidlit
Great session with @superjane.bsky.social about the Business of Publishing. #scbwiohionorth
Author Kristy Boyce on stage at a podium below a large slideshow screen showing her with SCBWI OHIO NORTH members
Lovely lunch “Finding my wings” keynote with author Kristy Boyce. #scbwiohionorth
Joann Hill stands next to a slideshow slide - Picturebook 101: From Manuscript to Final Book Joann Hill Creative Director Disney HYPERION #scbwi #kidlit
Breakout sessions happening this morning at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
@joannhnyc.bsky.social sharing invaluable Picturebook 101 insights.
Screen above a stage/podium says PUBLICATION CELEBRATION MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED SINCE SEPT 2023 TO SEPT 2025 CJ PENKO is speaking. #SCBWI #kidlit #ohio
@cjpenko.bsky.social holds court to kick off day 2 of the #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference. So many books to celebrate this year!
Pitch Party Panel photo with Katie Carella, John Rudolph, Emily Feinberg and Joann Hill
#scbwiohionorth conference Pitch Party Panel with Katie Carella, JohnRudolph, @ecfeinberg.bsky.social and @joannhnyc.bsky.social #scbwi #kidlit
Smiling attendees sit at a table making torn paper art
Prompt & Create session underway! #scbwiohionorth #kidlit
Terrific start for day one at #scbwiOhioNorth conference!
thx to all !
Roaring Press’ Emily Feinberg giving a presentation.
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social kicks off the 1st intensive at the #scbwiohionorth Fall Concerence.
Banner in a lobby announces SCOW! OHIO • NORTH NORTHERN OHIO SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS scbwi.org
#scbwiohionorth Conference day!
I'm Going to the SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Ohio North Regional Conference! where Movies Nake flight October 3-4, 2025 #scbwiOhioNorth SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Artwork: Kristina Tartara @ scbwi_nohio Lettering: Britney Rudowsky * scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ #scbwi #kidlit#kidlitart #ohio
Who’s ready the the #SCBWIohionorth conference TOMORRROW?
I'm Going to the SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Ohio North Regional Conference! where Movies Nake flight October 3-4, 2025 #scbwiOhioNorth SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Artwork: Kristina Tartara @ scbwi_nohio Lettering: Britney Rudowsky * scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
Looking forward to the #scbwiohionorth conference this weekend.
What is your favorite part of our Fall conferences? Comment below! Scan for conference information SCBWI SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS #kidlit #scbwi
The #scbwiohionorth conference is in THREE days!
What is your favorite part of our Fall conferences?
We have a Discord group to help attendees prepare for the SCWI Ohio: North conference.
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To help connect everyone looking to prepare for the upcoming #scbwiohionorth conference, we created a Discord Group. It will help attendees share knowledge, organize and make plans.
Click this invite link, then log in or create a Discord account to access the community: discord.gg/4a45weTc
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Are you ready for the fall conference? Registration closes September 22 Scan for conference info SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitart #ohio #cleveland
Registration for the #scbwiohionorth Fall conference closes TOMORROW 9/22. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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