Join us this Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at BookPeople! Author, poet and Typewriter Rodeo member Rebecca Bendheim and author and filmmaker Marissa Macy will help you figure out which ideas most excite you and how to go from idea to finished manuscript. www.scbwi.org/events...

Introducing our conference agents! @jackiekruzie.bsky.social, @kaylacichello.bsky.social, @jemiscoe.bsky.social, @bookbarrista.bsky.social, @abwycisk.bsky.social, Alyssa Jennette, @casahasegawa.bsky.social, Stephen Barr, @bokerbooks.bsky.social and Tianna Kelly! www.scbwi.org/events...

Mark your calendars! Registration for our conference opens on June 14th! It's a jam-packed 1-day conference with a mix of class, socials, panels, and awards. Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and connecting. Register for updates here: www.scbwi.org/events...

Get ready for our second bootcamp for 2026, with some of the best faculty ready to help you start and finish your MG or YA novel! 60-90K words is daunting, but let these pros help. Join us! www.scbwi.org/events...

Are you ready to be inspired? Watch stories come to life as local authors and illustrators sketch animals, dream up playful tales, and read children’s books inspired by the sights and sounds around them! Register on our website for free admission! www.scbwi.org/events...

The path to writing and illustration for children looks different for each creator. For Austin author, Sean Petrie, it was a two-decade journey. Join us for our April monthly meeting to hear more about Sean's journey! www.scbwi.org/events...

We're hosting our March monthly meeting at a new location, the Austin Public Library Hampton Branch at Oak Hill! Understanding age categories in kidlit is a vital part of our writing and illustrating practice, especially in the current climate of book banning. www.scbwi.org/events...

Put your knowledge (and your guessing skills) to the test with a Kidlit Trivia afternoon during our next SCBWI social event at local independent bookstore, Lark & Owl! www.scbwi.org/events...

Don't miss our first bootcamp of the year, The Ins & Outs of Kid-Lit Non-Fiction and Education Markets. Join us for 6 amazing faculty speakers, 6 hours of education, and the opportunity for critiques and pitches. Attend live on Zoom or get a recording! www.scbwi.org/events...

The clock is ticking! Submit your sticker design for a chance to be featured at our upcoming conference!

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Submissions are NOW OPEN for our annual sticker competition! Create a design that captures this year's theme: COMMUNITY. The winning artwork will be featured as the visual theme at our SCBWI ATX 2026 Conference in September. Submit your artwork by March 1. www.scbwi.org/events...

Attn Austin TX #Kidlit! Mark your calendars for the next @scbwiatx.bsky.social social event! I am hosting Kidlit Trivia at #Lark&OwlBooksellers on 3/8. Register for this free event by clicking on the link so that we can get a head count for game logistics. www.scbwi.org/events/atx-f... #scbwiatx

Are you interested in self-publishing? We have the webinar for you! Learn the basics needed to take your manuscript from the computer screen to the bookshelf in this presentation with Tonya Duncan Ellis. www.scbwi.org/events...

Submissions are NOW OPEN for our annual sticker competition! Create a design that captures this year's theme: COMMUNITY. The winning artwork will be featured as the visual theme at our SCBWI ATX 2026 Conference in September. Submit your artwork by March 1. www.scbwi.org/events...

Join us at our FREE monthly meeting for a run down of SCBWI's National NY Winter Conference. Our chapter leaders will share insights, lessons learned, and industry updates from the various classes and sessions attended. www.scbwi.org/events...

Let's get social! Join us for our first FREE social event of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Grab a drink, write your six-word memoir, and mingle with fellow writers and illustrators. www.scbwi.org/events...

Happy Holidays! We hope to see all of our members at our annual holiday potluck on December 13 as we enjoy each other's company, celebrate our successes, and eat some delicious food. Register online for more details: www.scbwi.org/events...

Are you ready to explore the children's poetry markets? Join author Susan Johnston Taylor on Dec. 9 to learn how children's poetry offers an outlet for short-form creativity--and maybe a chance to get paid, too! www.scbwi.org/events...

Ready to turn your manuscript into a published book? Join us on November 15th for our last bootcamp of the year, From Draft to Deal: Indie, Trad, and Self-Publishing. Can't make it on the event day? We'll send you a recording! www.scbwi.org/events...

There's more to children's books than just the words and illustrations! Join our webinar with Kerry Martin, creative director of Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing Company, to talk about the role design plays in the overall look of the book and look at some behind-the-scenes processes.

Today's the day! Don't miss our FREE event with Cristin Terrill and Beth Revis! Join a hands-on talk about theme that will help guide you as you develop your idea, after which you'll take your renewed focus and apply it to a breakdown on story structure. www.scbwi.org/events...

Illustrators, don't miss our webinar on October 21! Join Sandie Sonke to learn how to turn words into pictures. She'll share how to interpret a manuscript and collaborate with an author to bring their vision to life. www.scbwi.org/events...

Don't overlook your greatest allies when it comes to selling your book, local independent bookstores like our friends at BookPeople! Join Madeline Smoot to learn how to build and maximize your relationships with independent booksellers.

It's officially conference week! We're ready to get this party started. Be sure to share your updates using #atxscbwiconf25. We might have something fun up our sleeves for those of you who post during the conference. Stay tuned for details. 😉

Every author and illustrator dreams of winning an award for their prized creation and having an Amazon listing with many 4- or 5-star reviews. Join us at our FREE September monthly meeting to learn some easy tips and tricks for getting your book noticed in a good way.

Are you joining us on Aug. 30 at BookPeople? Stay after to boost your confidence by practicing your pitch alongside your fellow conference attendees in a low-key, friendly environment! You’ll have a chance to read your pitch, have it timed and hear the pitches of fellow attendees.

Join us on Saturday for our free monthly meeting at Bookpeople! Learn from children’s book authors Kari Lavelle, Lindsay Leslie and Melissa Coffey about how they turned their picture book critique group into a marketing machine. www.scbwi.org/events...

Join us tomorrow night! Head over to Meanwhile Brewing at 7 p.m. to have a coffee or a beer on us. Bring a friend who might be interested in joining in all of the fun with our local SCBWI chapter.

Calling all illustrators! Did you know we have sketch nights on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Central Market on North Lamar? Bring your supplies and join your fellow illustrators to chat and create, no matter your medium! For the latest updates, be sure to join our Discord.

The countdown is on! You have just four weeks left to register for our Mini MFA Conference on Saturday, Sept. 27. Join us for a focused, craft-driven experience designed to help both writers and illustrators polish their skills. #atxscbwiconf25 www.scbwi.org/events...

Join us at our FREE monthly meeting on August 30 to learn how to turn your Critique Group into a Marketing Machine! Hear from Melissa Coffey, Kari Lavelle, and Lindsay Leslie about the specific tools they've employed to promote themselves locally and nationally. www.scbwi.org/events...