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Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
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
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...
Register today! www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... #fantasy #novelist #kidlit #middlegradeauthor
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
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...
SCBWI has several 2026 Virtual Summer Conference Scholarships open now until July 8! You can learn more via the link in our bio or at www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... To APPLY-Be sure to be logged in and click your Member Profile and Click the My Awards tab. Questions? Email sarahdiamond@scbwi.org
Apply for this grant under the My Awards Tab in your Member Home! Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...
Don't miss this essential industry briefing with veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson tomorrow at 1PM PST! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/state-of-the-children-s-book-market-in-2026
Register for the 2026 SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtual-summer-conference-2026 #scbwiSummer26
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and the children’s book world, is saddened by the news that author, mentor and friend, Jane Yolen, has died. She was 87 and her loss cannot be measured. Please find the full obituary here: www.scbwi.org/remembering-...
Registration for the virtual SCBWI 2026 Summer Conference opens TOMORROW June 11 @ 10AM PST!! 🤗 🎉 View the entire line up on our website here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtual-summer-conference-2026 (and HUGE SHOUT OUT to Heegyum Kim who illustrated our beautiful conference artwork)
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Lauren Emmons. Check out this Featured Illustrator interview to learn more about Lauren Emmons’ work at www.lauremmons.com. Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxSv...
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the children’s book world, and young readers worldwide mourn the passing of author and friend, Mildred Pitts Walter. Please find the full obituary here: www.scbwi.org/remembering-...