SCBWI
@scbwi.bsky.social
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.
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
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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
We've extended SCBWI BookStop until December 21st! Dive into new stories and uncover your next favorite book for yourself or as a thoughtful holiday gift. Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
We've extended SCBWI BookStop until December 21st! Dive into new stories and uncover your next favorite book for yourself or as a thoughtful holiday gift. Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!
Are you attending the SCBWI NYC Conference? Then join us for a special night for SCBWI conference attendees at the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show!
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Are you attending the SCBWI NYC Conference? Then join us for a special night for SCBWI conference attendees at the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show!
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Congratulations to Alvina Ling, member of the SCBWI Advisory council for being named VP and publisher of a currently unnamed imprint at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
@alvinaling.bsky.social
@alvinaling.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Congratulations to Alvina Ling, member of the SCBWI Advisory council for being named VP and publisher of a currently unnamed imprint at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
@alvinaling.bsky.social
@alvinaling.bsky.social
Movement is the key that unlocks the themes, narratives, and emotions of an illustrated book. Join us to learn how four noted illustrators bring their stories to life and make it look effortless.
Learn more about the Illustrator Intensive at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by @littlerainey
Learn more about the Illustrator Intensive at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by @littlerainey
December 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Movement is the key that unlocks the themes, narratives, and emotions of an illustrated book. Join us to learn how four noted illustrators bring their stories to life and make it look effortless.
Learn more about the Illustrator Intensive at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by @littlerainey
Learn more about the Illustrator Intensive at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by @littlerainey
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Merrill Rainey. Watch to learn more about Merrill Rainey’s work at www.littlerainey.com.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV5...
December 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Merrill Rainey. Watch to learn more about Merrill Rainey’s work at www.littlerainey.com.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV5...
It's Giving Tuesday! This year help us support the Amber Brown Fund! Donate here: donate.stripe.com/dR62bydltcYj...
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 AM
It's Giving Tuesday! This year help us support the Amber Brown Fund! Donate here: donate.stripe.com/dR62bydltcYj...
SCBWI Merchandise Is Here! 🎉 Just in time for Black Friday!
And this is just the beginning. More SCBWI merch is on the way.
Shop here: the-scbwi-store.printify.me
Logo by @johnhendrix
And this is just the beginning. More SCBWI merch is on the way.
Shop here: the-scbwi-store.printify.me
Logo by @johnhendrix
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
SCBWI Merchandise Is Here! 🎉 Just in time for Black Friday!
And this is just the beginning. More SCBWI merch is on the way.
Shop here: the-scbwi-store.printify.me
Logo by @johnhendrix
And this is just the beginning. More SCBWI merch is on the way.
Shop here: the-scbwi-store.printify.me
Logo by @johnhendrix
Have you started holiday shopping yet?
Support SCBWI authors and illustrators by purchasing books on SCBWI BookStop!
Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!
Support SCBWI authors and illustrators by purchasing books on SCBWI BookStop!
Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Have you started holiday shopping yet?
Support SCBWI authors and illustrators by purchasing books on SCBWI BookStop!
Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!
Support SCBWI authors and illustrators by purchasing books on SCBWI BookStop!
Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!
Our latest podcast episode is out with Rachel Renée Russell and her daughter Nikki Russell!
Buy their latest book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9781...
Buy their latest book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9781...
November 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Our latest podcast episode is out with Rachel Renée Russell and her daughter Nikki Russell!
Buy their latest book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9781...
Buy their latest book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9781...
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Reposted by SCBWI
I so enjoyed the latest SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social podcast with translator Avery Fisher Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social ! So great to hear more about her translation of Temple Alley Summer and her ongoing relationship with its author Sachiko Kashiwaba!
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I so enjoyed the latest SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social podcast with translator Avery Fisher Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social ! So great to hear more about her translation of Temple Alley Summer and her ongoing relationship with its author Sachiko Kashiwaba!
Are you getting a manuscript consultation at the SCBWI NY Conference?
This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a manuscript for a manuscript consult is tomorrow, November 14th at 11:59pm PACIFIC time.
Read more at www.scbwi.org/.../manuscri....
This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a manuscript for a manuscript consult is tomorrow, November 14th at 11:59pm PACIFIC time.
Read more at www.scbwi.org/.../manuscri....
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Are you getting a manuscript consultation at the SCBWI NY Conference?
This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a manuscript for a manuscript consult is tomorrow, November 14th at 11:59pm PACIFIC time.
Read more at www.scbwi.org/.../manuscri....
This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a manuscript for a manuscript consult is tomorrow, November 14th at 11:59pm PACIFIC time.
Read more at www.scbwi.org/.../manuscri....
Join veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson for an up-to-the-minute look at the children's publishing industry.
Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/state...
Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/state...
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Join veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson for an up-to-the-minute look at the children's publishing industry.
Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/state...
Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/state...
Are you an illustrator attending the NY26 Conference? 🖌
SCBWI is proud to announce the second annual Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award!
www.scbwi.org/tomie-depaol...
SCBWI is proud to announce the second annual Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award!
www.scbwi.org/tomie-depaol...
November 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Are you an illustrator attending the NY26 Conference? 🖌
SCBWI is proud to announce the second annual Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award!
www.scbwi.org/tomie-depaol...
SCBWI is proud to announce the second annual Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award!
www.scbwi.org/tomie-depaol...
Looking for the perfect gift this season? SCBWI BookStop has you covered! 🛍
Support SCBWI authors by checking out their books and purchasing them at scbwi.org/bookstop
Support SCBWI authors by checking out their books and purchasing them at scbwi.org/bookstop
November 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Looking for the perfect gift this season? SCBWI BookStop has you covered! 🛍
Support SCBWI authors by checking out their books and purchasing them at scbwi.org/bookstop
Support SCBWI authors by checking out their books and purchasing them at scbwi.org/bookstop
Don't miss out on the opportunity to win tuition to our SCBWI Winter Conference in New York this January!
Apply for our scholarships via your member home profile.
Apply for our scholarships via your member home profile.
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Don't miss out on the opportunity to win tuition to our SCBWI Winter Conference in New York this January!
Apply for our scholarships via your member home profile.
Apply for our scholarships via your member home profile.
There are only 9 manuscript consults left! Act fast to secure a spot with Senior Editor at Delacorte Press, Bria Ragin or WME Literary Agent Sian-Ashleigh Edwards.
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by Merrill Rainey
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by Merrill Rainey
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 AM
There are only 9 manuscript consults left! Act fast to secure a spot with Senior Editor at Delacorte Press, Bria Ragin or WME Literary Agent Sian-Ashleigh Edwards.
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by Merrill Rainey
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Art by Merrill Rainey
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Izzy Robe. In this interview, Izzy shared her playful artwork and her journey as an illustrator for young readers. Learn more about Izzy Robe’s work at www.izzyrobe.com.
Watch the Interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KWY...
Watch the Interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KWY...
November 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Izzy Robe. In this interview, Izzy shared her playful artwork and her journey as an illustrator for young readers. Learn more about Izzy Robe’s work at www.izzyrobe.com.
Watch the Interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KWY...
Watch the Interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KWY...
Premium Members: Have you purchased your ticket to the SCBWI Winter Conference yet? Don't forget to buy them before November 16th to get the early bird rate!
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Premium Members: Have you purchased your ticket to the SCBWI Winter Conference yet? Don't forget to buy them before November 16th to get the early bird rate!
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Looking for the perfect book to cozy up with or an unforgettable gift for the book lovers in your life?
Look no further—SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever!
www.scbwi.org/bookstop
Look no further—SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever!
www.scbwi.org/bookstop
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Looking for the perfect book to cozy up with or an unforgettable gift for the book lovers in your life?
Look no further—SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever!
www.scbwi.org/bookstop
Look no further—SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever!
www.scbwi.org/bookstop
Submissions can be found on the MY AWARDS tab in your Member Home. Members must be logged in to scbwi.org to access their Member Home.
And Congratulations again to our 2024 Winner, Shubo Yu
And Congratulations again to our 2024 Winner, Shubo Yu
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Submissions can be found on the MY AWARDS tab in your Member Home. Members must be logged in to scbwi.org to access their Member Home.
And Congratulations again to our 2024 Winner, Shubo Yu
And Congratulations again to our 2024 Winner, Shubo Yu
SCBWI Podcasts is officially back! 🎧
Listen to the latest episodes with Suzanne Kaufman and Ann Bausum now!
You can find us streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
Listen to the latest episodes with Suzanne Kaufman and Ann Bausum now!
You can find us streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
October 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
SCBWI Podcasts is officially back! 🎧
Listen to the latest episodes with Suzanne Kaufman and Ann Bausum now!
You can find us streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
Listen to the latest episodes with Suzanne Kaufman and Ann Bausum now!
You can find us streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.