SCBWI
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Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
Join us at the Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture on April 18th!
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February 13, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Join us at the Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture on April 18th!
carlemuseum.org/visit/events/barbara-elleman-research-library-lecture-alvina-ling
@carlemuseum.bsky.social
carlemuseum.org/visit/events/barbara-elleman-research-library-lecture-alvina-ling
@carlemuseum.bsky.social
What a day. Thank you to all of you who attended the conference and made it such a fun day. And thanks to our awesome faculty! We'll see you next time! #scbwiNY26 #Booksky
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February 8, 2026 at 1:09 AM
What a day. Thank you to all of you who attended the conference and made it such a fun day. And thanks to our awesome faculty! We'll see you next time! #scbwiNY26 #Booksky
Bringing our #scbwiNY26 Virtual Conference to a climactic end is award-winning author Traci Sorell! 🤗 @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social #BookSky
February 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Bringing our #scbwiNY26 Virtual Conference to a climactic end is award-winning author Traci Sorell! 🤗 @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social #BookSky
Is this you? It is if you're attending the #scbwiNY26 virtual conference. Creative labs are happening with stellar children's book creators, author Lilliam Rivera, author-illustrator Maple Lam @maplelam.bsky.social, and editor Andrea Welch. #BookSkyt
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February 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Is this you? It is if you're attending the #scbwiNY26 virtual conference. Creative labs are happening with stellar children's book creators, author Lilliam Rivera, author-illustrator Maple Lam @maplelam.bsky.social, and editor Andrea Welch. #BookSkyt
If you signed up for the #scbwiNY26 virtual conference, make sure you watch the State of the Industry panel. Great information and perspective by editors and agents. #BookSky
February 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
If you signed up for the #scbwiNY26 virtual conference, make sure you watch the State of the Industry panel. Great information and perspective by editors and agents. #BookSky
The First Pages panel is so good! So interesting to hear the panelists' feedback on why the stories are intriguing and what needs to change. #scbwiNY26 #BookSky
February 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The First Pages panel is so good! So interesting to hear the panelists' feedback on why the stories are intriguing and what needs to change. #scbwiNY26 #BookSky
What a wonderful opening to the conference with a warm, inspiring address from award-winning author @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social. If you're registered for the conference, you'll want to rewatch! 🥰 #scbwiNY26 #BookSky
February 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
What a wonderful opening to the conference with a warm, inspiring address from award-winning author @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social. If you're registered for the conference, you'll want to rewatch! 🥰 #scbwiNY26 #BookSky
Great panel about the process of submitting your manuscript with author @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social , agent Dan Mandel and Caron Levis, childrens book author and chair of @thenewschool.bsky.social MFA program for writing for children and YA. #scbwiNY26
February 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Great panel about the process of submitting your manuscript with author @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social , agent Dan Mandel and Caron Levis, childrens book author and chair of @thenewschool.bsky.social MFA program for writing for children and YA. #scbwiNY26
Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube TODAY, February 6 at 4 PM PST.
www.youtube.com/live/qeKQkuD...
www.youtube.com/live/qeKQkuD...
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube TODAY, February 6 at 4 PM PST.
www.youtube.com/live/qeKQkuD...
www.youtube.com/live/qeKQkuD...
Congratulations to the SCBWI Golden Kite Awards Finalists! 🎉
Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube on February 6 at 4 PM PST.
Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube on February 6 at 4 PM PST.
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Congratulations to the SCBWI Golden Kite Awards Finalists! 🎉
Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube on February 6 at 4 PM PST.
Watch our award ceremony for the best children's literature published in 2025. Watch LIVE through the Virtual Conference or YouTube on February 6 at 4 PM PST.
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Z.B. Asterplume. In this interview, Z.B. shares her creative path as an SCBWI Success Story.
Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7KI...
Learn more about Z.B. Asterplume’s work at asterplume.com.
IG: @z.b.asterplume
Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7KI...
Learn more about Z.B. Asterplume’s work at asterplume.com.
IG: @z.b.asterplume
February 3, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Z.B. Asterplume. In this interview, Z.B. shares her creative path as an SCBWI Success Story.
Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7KI...
Learn more about Z.B. Asterplume’s work at asterplume.com.
IG: @z.b.asterplume
Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7KI...
Learn more about Z.B. Asterplume’s work at asterplume.com.
IG: @z.b.asterplume
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Writers! Librarians! Teachers!
Looking forward to this virtual presentation.
Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social
#kidlit #edusky
Looking forward to this virtual presentation.
Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social
#kidlit #edusky
February 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Writers! Librarians! Teachers!
Looking forward to this virtual presentation.
Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social
#kidlit #edusky
Looking forward to this virtual presentation.
Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social
#kidlit #edusky
SCBWI wants to congratulate Cátia Chien for winning the 2026 Caldecott Medal @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
The Caldecott for the most distinguished picture book was awarded to Cátia Chien for her illustrations in “Fireworks,” written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social , (Clarion Books).
The Caldecott for the most distinguished picture book was awarded to Cátia Chien for her illustrations in “Fireworks,” written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social , (Clarion Books).
January 30, 2026 at 12:21 AM
SCBWI wants to congratulate Cátia Chien for winning the 2026 Caldecott Medal @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
The Caldecott for the most distinguished picture book was awarded to Cátia Chien for her illustrations in “Fireworks,” written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social , (Clarion Books).
The Caldecott for the most distinguished picture book was awarded to Cátia Chien for her illustrations in “Fireworks,” written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social , (Clarion Books).
Are you attending the SCBWI Virtual Winter Conference? Be sure to share this social media badge and tag us with the #scbwiNY26 so we can reshare! Download the badge from your member home.
Art by @littlerainey.bsky.social
#childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit
Art by @littlerainey.bsky.social
#childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit
January 30, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Are you attending the SCBWI Virtual Winter Conference? Be sure to share this social media badge and tag us with the #scbwiNY26 so we can reshare! Download the badge from your member home.
Art by @littlerainey.bsky.social
#childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit
Art by @littlerainey.bsky.social
#childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit
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Gearing up for SCBWI's 2026 Winter Conference! Excited to be joined by @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @sibutp.bsky.social this year as Team Blog!
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Meet Team Blog 2026
Meet Team Blog 2026 Happy Conference! I am so ecstatic for this year's event! I can't wait to see old friends, network and meet new people, ...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Gearing up for SCBWI's 2026 Winter Conference! Excited to be joined by @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @sibutp.bsky.social this year as Team Blog!
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It's TIIIIIIIME! We are SO EXCITED to kick off the 2026 NYC Winter Conference! Be sure to share your social media badge (available for download via the Member Home under My Resources!)
Please also use the #scbwiNY26
Art by Merrill Rainey
Still want to register? Go to scbwi.org!
Please also use the #scbwiNY26
Art by Merrill Rainey
Still want to register? Go to scbwi.org!
January 16, 2026 at 9:04 PM
It's TIIIIIIIME! We are SO EXCITED to kick off the 2026 NYC Winter Conference! Be sure to share your social media badge (available for download via the Member Home under My Resources!)
Please also use the #scbwiNY26
Art by Merrill Rainey
Still want to register? Go to scbwi.org!
Please also use the #scbwiNY26
Art by Merrill Rainey
Still want to register? Go to scbwi.org!
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With a $10,000 donation, a group of literary agents organized by the Children’s Book Council and the SCBWI is helping children’s organizations purchase and distribute books to school libraries nationwide buff.ly/EqQlTJM
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
With a $10,000 donation, a group of literary agents organized by the Children’s Book Council and the SCBWI is helping children’s organizations purchase and distribute books to school libraries nationwide buff.ly/EqQlTJM
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I’m launching a book club! Join me!
January 14, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I’m launching a book club! Join me!
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January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Raise your hand if you are as excited for the SCBWI New York Conference (1/16-1/18) as we are! ✋
You can still register for the conference here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Photos by Nancy Adler
#scbwiNY26 #kidlit
You can still register for the conference here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Photos by Nancy Adler
#scbwiNY26 #kidlit
January 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Raise your hand if you are as excited for the SCBWI New York Conference (1/16-1/18) as we are! ✋
You can still register for the conference here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Photos by Nancy Adler
#scbwiNY26 #kidlit
You can still register for the conference here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Photos by Nancy Adler
#scbwiNY26 #kidlit
Already registered for the conference but want to join this? Make sure you are signed in and go to the event home page and select this to add it on/purchase it!
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#scbwiNY26
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#scbwiNY26
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Already registered for the conference but want to join this? Make sure you are signed in and go to the event home page and select this to add it on/purchase it!
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#scbwiNY26
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#scbwiNY26
It’s the new year! ✨ 🌸
Comment your bookish resolutions below! Are you trying to get your first book published, form a critique group, submit to more awards? Whatever it may be-SCBWI is here to support you on your literary goals for the year!
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Comment your bookish resolutions below! Are you trying to get your first book published, form a critique group, submit to more awards? Whatever it may be-SCBWI is here to support you on your literary goals for the year!
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January 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM
It’s the new year! ✨ 🌸
Comment your bookish resolutions below! Are you trying to get your first book published, form a critique group, submit to more awards? Whatever it may be-SCBWI is here to support you on your literary goals for the year!
scbwi.org
Comment your bookish resolutions below! Are you trying to get your first book published, form a critique group, submit to more awards? Whatever it may be-SCBWI is here to support you on your literary goals for the year!
scbwi.org
Still doing some last minute holiday shopping? We've got some ideas for you!
Shop our merch at the-scbwi-store.printify.me
and buy our gift cards here: www.scbwi.org/giftcards
Logo by @johnhendrix.bsky.social
Shop our merch at the-scbwi-store.printify.me
and buy our gift cards here: www.scbwi.org/giftcards
Logo by @johnhendrix.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Still doing some last minute holiday shopping? We've got some ideas for you!
Shop our merch at the-scbwi-store.printify.me
and buy our gift cards here: www.scbwi.org/giftcards
Logo by @johnhendrix.bsky.social
Shop our merch at the-scbwi-store.printify.me
and buy our gift cards here: www.scbwi.org/giftcards
Logo by @johnhendrix.bsky.social
Today is the LAST day to shop for books at scbwi.org/bookstop
Support authors in the SCBWI Community today by purchasing their books. They will make the perfect gift!
Support authors in the SCBWI Community today by purchasing their books. They will make the perfect gift!
December 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Today is the LAST day to shop for books at scbwi.org/bookstop
Support authors in the SCBWI Community today by purchasing their books. They will make the perfect gift!
Support authors in the SCBWI Community today by purchasing their books. They will make the perfect gift!
Congratulations to the November
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Buttons" !
Patrick Carlson
IG: @patrickcarlson
and Thao Nguyen
IG: @thao.illustrations
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Buttons" !
Patrick Carlson
IG: @patrickcarlson
and Thao Nguyen
IG: @thao.illustrations
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Congratulations to the November
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Buttons" !
Patrick Carlson
IG: @patrickcarlson
and Thao Nguyen
IG: @thao.illustrations
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Buttons" !
Patrick Carlson
IG: @patrickcarlson
and Thao Nguyen
IG: @thao.illustrations