SCBWI lettering logo and Nevada regional logo of bluebird, pencil, and open book: Creating Sensory, Emotional, and Community Connections online event Sat. April 11, 2026 At its heart writing is about connection. 11-12 am PT presented by Suzanne Morgan Williams (photo) Learn concrete techniques to connect to your experiences, senses, and emotions—then use them to immerse readers in your story

💬SCBWI Nevada region is hosting a webinar!—connect with yourself to connect with your audience!⚡April 11 with SUzanne Morgan Williams www.scbwi.org/events/nevad... ⚡ @bonniekelso.bsky.social @sarah-picturebook.bsky.social #scbwievent #writingwebinar #picturebookheart #writingemotion #kidlit

tickets and critiques still available! Pocono and the Three Bears In Search of Just Right https://www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right background of camping icons including tent, rock, tree, leaf, compass, water bottle, fire; graphic of bear walking to the right toward a signpost with three signs "Eastern PA SCBWI", "April 24–26", and "at Boyds Mills" with additional wooden sign hanging off the bottom "formerly the Highlights Foundation"

Considering joining Pocono and the Three Bears Annual Spring Retreat? 🐻🐻🐻
Critiques are still open💺💺💺
Full-weekend or 1-Day tickets can be purchased on the event website🛏️🛏️🛏️
Register soon for the retreat that's JUST RIGHT for you!🥣🥣🥣
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💬SCBWI Indiana is hosting a PLOTTING webinar for MG & YA creators—featuring AMAZING faculty: Janice Hardy, Karly Dizon, Matt Phipps, and Kelsey Murphy!⚡March 7 10AM ET⚡www.scbwi.org/events/tricking-your-bra... #middlegrade #ya #scbwievent @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

💬SCBWI Eastern NY is hosting a webinar with Helen Jonsen: Telling your AUTHOR STORY—How to promote yourself for interviews, bios, grants, & more! ⚡February 28⚡ www.scbwi.org/events/how-t... #authorbio #SCBWIevent #authorwebinar #selfpromotion #authorbranding #illustratorbranding @scbwi.bsky.social

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💬SCBWI Rocky Mt is hosting an exciting series of webinars: Expository NF, Slowing your process, Creative breakthrough, & Dialogue with Kidlit superstars⚡Feb, Mar, Apr—but hurry! 1st event is 2/19⚡ www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlitwebinar #publishingwebinar #scbwievent

💬SCBWI MI is hosting a dazzling series of webinars from Feb to April⚡But hurry! Registration closes February 9 and the first webinar is this week⚡Level Up & Sign Up for 1 or all 4 at www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... 🎮 @scbwi-mi.bsky.social #scbwievent #publishingwebinarseries #kidlitart #amquerying

SCBWI Austin chapter Monthly social presents author Tonya Ellis, Self-Publishing 101: Thinking about self publishing? Learn the basics needed to take your manuscript from the computer screen to the bookshelf in this presentation with Tonya Duncan Ellis, author of the best-selling Sophie Washington series! During this hour-long virtual event you'll learn the steps needed to polish, format, and position your manuscript for self-publishing success (photo of the author)

💬SCBWI Austin presents their self-publishing webinar with the author of the Sophie Washington series, Tonya Ellis!⚡Feb. 21 Take your manuscript from computer screen to bookshelf📚 @scbwi.bsky.social #selfpublishing #kidlit #scbwievent @tonyaellisbooks.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...

SCBWI Lettering logo Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Eastern Pennsylvaia Region; UP NEXT...Due February 10, 2026; graphic hand-drawn box around photo of Eric Bell, graphic image of smiling brain with arms and legs holding up a finger in triumph—shining lightbulb overhead; Critique opportunity with Eric Bell, Choose From — •Query Letter critique, •PB manuscript or dummy, •MG or YA 10pgs + synopsis

Coming up next from SCBWI East PA—

Critique Openings...
Register for written critiques with Eric Bell
PB, MG, YA, synopsis, or query
submissions due February 10
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#scbwievent #manuscriptcritique #writtencritique #picturebookcritique #novelfeedback

SCBWI KS/MO Feb 28, 2026, 1–2 PM CST; STYLE: AN ILLUSTRATOR'S TOOL with Charlie Mylie; hybrid: in-person & Zoom; photo of Charlie Mylie; graphic of geometric forms, stars, and pentagons, leaf shapes and fronds

📣Join SCBWI Kansas_Missouri region for their hybrid event for illustrators—analysis & practical tips on ART STYLE: myths & truths⚡Feb 28⚡Join live or online, replay available #scbwievent #illustrationwebinar #portfolioadvice #artstyle #kidlitart #SCBWIKSMO www.scbwi.org/events/style...

Publish: Finding Surprising Success Self-Publishing Your Children's Book

📣Join our friends at SCBWI Central/Coastal CA(Cencal) for a Feb 17 self-publishing webinar with Darcy Pattison⚡ www.scbwi.org/events/bring... ⚡ @darcypattison.bsky.social #selfpublishing #selfpublishkidsbooks #selfpublishingwebinar #scbwievent @alexandralittle.bsky.social @rebegeorge.bsky.social

Pocono & The Three Bears 2026: In Search of Just Right Take a walk with Goldilocks as we stumble through the woods and into The Barn at the Highlights Foundation. Find just the right chair for working on craft. Enjoy just the right food for networking wit...

Registration for the retreat is now open! www.scbwi.org/events/pocon...
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A dark blue background. On the left is the submission shine logo, a graphic of an open book with shiny golden stars and glowing paintbrush marks. The text reads: registration extended ***** 4 spots remaining. Submission Shine 2026 online critique intensive, February 19-21. 4 Zoom critiques. Mix-n-match: illustration or PB/MG/YA samples + 1 career consultation/pitch session = 5 (20-min) Zoom sessions with the faculty agent of your choice.

Only a few spots remaining for this virtual event in which you can share MULTIPLE PBs, illustrations, or chapters in as series of live Zoom meetings with one of our esteemed faculty of literary agents! Don't miss out!

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Scholarship window closes Friday!!; Due December 12th (circled); Last Day to Apply!!! ; Pocono and the Three Bears: In Search of Just Right (in graphic border made of twigs and leafy branches); graphic of bear moving toward a triple signpost on the right: "Eastern PA SCBWI," "April 24th–26th," "at the Highlights Foundation"; SCBWI Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators lettering logo; www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships; background graphics of camping icons including tent, water bottle, leaf, fire, mountain, coffee pot, compas, mushroom

Hurry!! 🌲Last day to submit a scholarship application for Pocono & the Three Bears Annual Retreat at the Highlights Foundation is FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025!! 🌲www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships #scbwievent #kidlitscholarship

scbwi lettered logo; MD/DE/WV region 7 publishing Tips Webinar with Maple Lam December 9th, 2025 sign up at scbwi.org/events/MD-MapleLam; background with graphics of snowflake-shaped hanging ornaments

💬Take a look— #SCBWI region MD/DE/WV is hosting @maplelam.bsky.social Gentle encouragement—Practical Advice✏️ups & downs of traditional publishing from #author-illustrator Maple Lam✏️7 Publishing Tips Webinar Dec 9 6:30PM www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Ma... #scbwievent #publishingwebinar #publishingadvice

💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Israel—From Concept to Composition with Julien Chung @julienchung.bsky.social @shirleywaisman.bsky.social —December 11, 2025✍️ #scbwievent #scbwiillustrator
#picturebookcomposition #illustrationwebinar www.scbwi.org/events/from-...

💬Last chance to register for the #scbwievent from the @scbwiindiana.bsky.social team—PB mentor & critique event with Heather L. Montgomery #NFPB #nfkidlit

💬Check out the upcoming SCBWI Texas ATX regional bootcamp for traditional or self published creators— www.scbwi.org/events/from-... ✍️👍
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💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Alaska region—Comping your submission with agent Jen Newens of Martin Literary Management— November 16✍️ #scbwievent @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social #writingwebinar #querytrenches
www.scbwi.org/regions/alas...

@ohionorthscbwi | Linktree Click on the links below to find out more about all things SCBWI Ohio North!

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Conference EARLY BIRD rates have been extended to Sept. 12th!!

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Don't wait to register... Fall Conference Early Bird Pricing Ends September 1 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

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REASON #4 TO ATTEND THE Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 Inspiring Keynote Speakers! • Daria Peoples • Emily Feinberg • Dr. Kristy Boyce 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

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REASON #2 TO ATTEND THE Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 • Meet agents/editors/art directors • Receive live feedback & direction with critique purchase • Submit your work to faculty members after the conferece Scan for conference information 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

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REASON #1 TO ATTEND THE Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 • Meet local Writers/Illustrators • Networking • Mentoring/Learn from others • Find a critique group Scan for conference information 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

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OHIO NORTH Conference Registration Is OPEN!! Register soon to get early bird pricing See link in bio for details! 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

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Image text; Marketing & Social Media Labs - Saturday, June 21, 2025 AM Marketing Labs: Allison Lane, Book Coach and Marketing Expert; Ayanna Coleman, Marketing and Creative Content Strategist; Debbie Gonzales, Founder of PinLit Marketing PM Social Media Labs: Kate Garchinsky, Illustrator; Nadia Salomon, Author; Amy Nielsen, Author, Video Editor, & Literary Agent.

Last call for consultations! Get 1-on-1 advice from the pros on marketing strategies and content creation. Registration for consultations closes 6/14! www.scbwi.org/events/marke...

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Text: Stamford Children's Book Festival, Sunday, May 18th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Ferguson Library, Public Library Plaza. Image: A blue raccoon, a brown deer with antlers, a brown fox, and a blue bear surround a brown nest with a cream-colored egg. Text on the image reads "Hope is the thing with feathers." Artwork by Bridget Bick.

Connecticut people! (and people nearby!) Join me at the Stamford Children's Book Festival May 18, 2-4pm at the Ferguson Library. I'll be chatting with readers and educators and signing books along with a bunch of other amazing kidlit authors! Hope to see you!

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Graphic with black bar across the top with white text: CREATING IMPACTFUL PAGES. Photo of illustrator, Sandhya Prabhat in blue circular frame. Long dark hair; wearing red top, and smiling. White text under photo reads: Illustrator. Virtual Event with date in yellow and white text: Learn how to manipulate images to make your picture book spreads and illustrative storytelling more compelling!

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!

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