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Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: The international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children's lit since 1971

 Los Angeles, California
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Joined January 2009
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It's November, have you started holiday shopping yet? Don't worry—we have you covered! Buy a book from SCBWI BookStop for your friend, family member, boss, or even for yourself (we won't tell!) scbwi.org/bookstop
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Don't miss this free event for Premium Members on Thursday 11/14! A replay will be available after! Register here: scbwi.org/events/state-of-th…
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Join us tomorrow 11/14 at 1PM PST/4PM EST on IG Live for SCBWI Book Club! Our host Aminah Mae Safi will be in conversation with authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. They will be discussing their book, The Bletchley Riddle.
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Registration for the Virtual Winter Conference is NOW OPEN. scbwi.org/events/scbwi-virtu… Can't attend live? No problem! Video recordings of all sessions will be available to view on the SCBWI website through March 28, 2025. Art by Maya Shleifer. #SCBWINY25 #SCBWI
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SCBWI Members-apply to SCBWI's NY Conference Scholarships today! We have several scholarships open until November 15th. You can check out all of these awards and more via your Member Home under the Awards tab. You must be logged in to scbwi.org #SCBWINY25 #SCBWI
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Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Kelly Rae Bahr. In this interview, Kelly shares her energetic illustrations and great advice for illustrators preparing their portfolios for review. youtube.com/watch?v=0Cu7R84-…
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Learn more about Kelly Rae Bahr’s work at kellyraebahr.com And follow her here: @KellyRaeBahr
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✨ Attention ALL children’s book creators✨ Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, the SCBWI NY Conference has something for everyone! Register today at scbwi.org/events/winter-conf… Photos by Nancy Adler #SCBWINY24 #kidlit
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Join us for an inspiring weekend filled with industry panels, one-on-one manuscript and portfolio critiques, and our career changing Portfolio Showcase.
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In addition, there will be socials where you will be able to network with other children's book creators and industry professionals from across the world! You won't want to miss out on this!
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SCBWI celebrated Halloween by attending HALLO-READ, an event hosted by the President and First Lady at The White House. This year’s theme was selected by Dr. Biden, who was a teacher for over 40 years. She incorporated her love of reading into this spooktacular event.
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children’s book creators whose books inspire creativity and spark joy across generations. “Our collaboration with the White House for HALLO-READ reflects SCBWI’s mission to nurture a lifelong love for reading,” said Sarah Baker, SCBWI’s Executive Director.
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“We’re honored to bring these talented creators to such an iconic stage, lighting the path for future readers and storytellers.” We want to thank everyone who participated in this wonderful event and wish everyone a Happy Halloween!🎃
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Are you an illustrator attending the NY25 Conference? SCBWI is proud to introduce the Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award! scbwi.org/tomie-depaola-ment… #SCBWI #kidlit #TomiedePaola #Illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #artistopportunity #SCBWINY25

Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award for Illustrators

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators...

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We've added 10 more Social Media Consult Spots! Book now while they last! scbwi.org/events/winter-conf… #SCBWINY25
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Registration for the SCBWI NY25 Conference is NOW OPEN! scbwi.org/events/winter-conf… #SCBWINY25 #SCBWI #kidlit
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Registration for the SCBWI NY25 Conference opens today in less than 3 minutes! Are you ready? Click here to learn more: scbwi.org/events/winter-conf…
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Artwork by Maya Shleifer
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The kids and I are loving this compilation of spooky tales written by SCBWI authors. We play this game: Name a state you know, and let's read the story! @SCBWI_SoBreeze @scbwi #kidlit #Halloween
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