For novelists, get ready for The Novel: Crafting a Compelling MG or YA Manuscript. These 3-classes help you add tension to your story, or create an engaging voice for your unforgettable lead character. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-n...
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Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
For picture book artists and writers, step into The Journey of the Picture Book. Three ninety minute courses that will help you sharpen your skills and give you the tools to take your story from that first spark to publication ready. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-j...
Congratulations to the July #scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Jam" ! Kristen Solecki IG: @kristensolecki isle A. Torres IG: @ilseatorres August's prompt is Tropical 🌺
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Angie Kang, author-illustrator and 2025 Caldecott Honor awardee for Our Lake, a beautifully illustrated book about loss and remembering those we love.
Be sure to catch up with all the conference happenings with the SCBWI Conference Blog team! You can check out the latest at scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thank you to the team @jaimetemairik.com @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @themermancam.bsky.social for doing such a wonderful job!
Don't forget to show some support to our conference faculty members by purchasing their books on our bookshop page here: bookshop.org/shop/SCBWI Art by Heegyum Kim #scbwisummer26 #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks
Wow. SO many great insights re: #KidLit #MGLit #YALit at #scbwiSummer26 in "The State of Children's Publishing: What's Selling & What's Not" w/Maya Gartner, @sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social, @mmanlove.bsky.social of Sourcebooks, & Bria Ragin. Mod by @temikatheartist.bsky.social.
Get a peek into what happens at an SCBWI Children's Book Writer & Illustrator Conference by browsing highlights & takeaways in the Conference Blog: scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thanks to #scbwiSummer26 Team Bloggers: @cuppajolie.bsky.social, @themermancam.bsky.social, & @jaimetemairik.com #KidLit
Today's the day!! Raise your hand if you are ready to learn!! 📝 🙋♀️ Still haven't registered? There's still time to sign up! Learn more at scbwi.org Art by Heegyum Kim #scbwisummer26
Are you attending the SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference? Join Jolie Stekly @cuppajolie.bsky.social as she guides you through what to expect at this conference! Whether you are a newcomer or longtime attendee she will help answer all of your questions! Not registered yet? Register at scbwi.org
This panel, sponsored by the Authors Coalition of America, is free and open to the public. Conference attendees can access the ZOOM link for the panel under MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO. All others can watch the livestream on the SCBWI YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@theSCBWI/st...
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) proudly announces the winners and honor recipients of the 2026 Crystal Kite Awards, recognizing outstanding books created by SCBWI members across fifteen international regions.
If you haven't purchased your ticket for this, do so today! Three successful illustrators show how their perceptions shape their unique styles and share the different ways they translate their distinct experiences into impactful visual stories that resonate with readers of all ages. scbwi.org
Congratulations to the June #scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Collage" ! Allysa Adams IG: @allysaadamsillustration Gabriela Tijerina IG: @gabybobabby and Colleen Wall IG: @colleenwallarts July's prompt is Jam 🍓🍇
There is one spot left at the Pitch Roundtables with Asia Harden, Associate Editor at Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers. www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...
Feeling very grateful to have received a Penguin Random House Scholarship to attend next week's SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference! This will be my first national children's book conference - I can't wait! 🎊📚✍️💫🙌 www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... @scbwi.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Virtual Summer Conference 2026
Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? Wherever you are in your publishing journey, the Virtual Summer Conference provides an opportunity for growth, creativity, and connection. ...
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Drumroll please 🥁 WE HAVE NEW MERCH 🎉 Introducing...SCBWI Critique Group Merch! Fueled by feedback? Ready to kill your darlings? Celebrate your hard work with our new Critique Group themed merch, including limited edition stickers and cotton t-shirts. Purchase here: the-scbwi-store.printify.me
Reminder to Submit Your Artwork in the 2026 Summer Virtual Portfolio Showcase! Learn more at scbwi.org Art by Heegyum Kim
Reminder to Submit Your Artwork in the 2026 Summer Virtual Portfolio Showcase! Learn more at scbwi.org Art by Heegyum Kim
SCBWI has several 2026 Virtual Summer Conference Scholarships open now until July 16! We've extended our deadline! You can learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... To APPLY-Be sure to be logged in and click your Member Profile and Click the My Awards tab.
Join us today for this special event sponsored by the ACA! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...
Apply after logging into scbwi.org, clicking member home, and finding this award under the my awards tab. www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...
The Illustrators' Intensive is open to SCBWI Premium Members only. There is an additional $95 fee. Members can purchase the Illustrators Half-Day Intensive as a package with the Portfolio Showcase for a reduced rate. Learn more and register here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...
Make sure to apply to this grant by July 2! Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...