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.
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.
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I am so excited that @usbby.bsky.social will present an Outstanding International Books panel at SCBWI's 2026 New York Conference, 16-18 January! And online in the virtual edition! #scbwiNY26 #worldkidlit
Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉
View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta
(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)
#scbwiNY26
View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta
(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)
#scbwiNY26
October 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I am so excited that @usbby.bsky.social will present an Outstanding International Books panel at SCBWI's 2026 New York Conference, 16-18 January! And online in the virtual edition! #scbwiNY26 #worldkidlit
Today is the day! 🎉 SCBWI BookStop is now open! Are you participating? Comment below to let us know! Be sure to tag us and download your social media badge from the Resources Tab under Member Home. SHOP NOW at www.scbwi.org/bookstop
October 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today is the day! 🎉 SCBWI BookStop is now open! Are you participating? Comment below to let us know! Be sure to tag us and download your social media badge from the Resources Tab under Member Home. SHOP NOW at www.scbwi.org/bookstop
Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉
View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta
(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)
#scbwiNY26
View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta
(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)
#scbwiNY26
October 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉
View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta
(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)
#scbwiNY26
View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta
(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)
#scbwiNY26
We read banned books 📚 SCBWI Staff and our favorite SCBWI blogger @themermancam share our picks for what banned book we’d recommend!
What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️
Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️
Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
We read banned books 📚 SCBWI Staff and our favorite SCBWI blogger @themermancam share our picks for what banned book we’d recommend!
What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️
Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️
Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition are pleased to announce the theme for Banned Books Week 2025: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025.
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
October 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition are pleased to announce the theme for Banned Books Week 2025: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025.
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
SCBWI Members-are you participating in SCBWI BookStop? Download this badge via the Member Home under the My Resources tab. Use the #scbwiBookStop so we can reshare!
October 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
SCBWI Members-are you participating in SCBWI BookStop? Download this badge via the Member Home under the My Resources tab. Use the #scbwiBookStop so we can reshare!
Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. With the escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country.
Join us.
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
Join us.
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
October 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. With the escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country.
Join us.
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
Join us.
www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Scott Soeder. In this interview, Scott shared his fun, graphic art style, his influences and inspirations, and how he creates art that makes children of all ages smile. Learn more about Scott Soeder’s work at www.scottsoeder.com.
October 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Scott Soeder. In this interview, Scott shared his fun, graphic art style, his influences and inspirations, and how he creates art that makes children of all ages smile. Learn more about Scott Soeder’s work at www.scottsoeder.com.
Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts under the hashtag #scbwiArtober2025!
October 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts under the hashtag #scbwiArtober2025!
Mark your calendars! The in-person Winter Conference features keynotes from Meg Medina and Tiffany Jackson and a special interview with Jason Reynolds.
Registration opens October 14. More information coming soon!
Registration opens October 14. More information coming soon!
September 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Mark your calendars! The in-person Winter Conference features keynotes from Meg Medina and Tiffany Jackson and a special interview with Jason Reynolds.
Registration opens October 14. More information coming soon!
Registration opens October 14. More information coming soon!
September 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Join us TODAY for our final session in our Nonfiction Series as a part of SCBWI University!
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
September 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Join us TODAY for our final session in our Nonfiction Series as a part of SCBWI University!
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
Apply for the Bologna Illustrator Scholarship 📝
Submissions open until September 30, 2025.
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.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...
Submissions open until September 30, 2025.
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.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...
September 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Apply for the Bologna Illustrator Scholarship 📝
Submissions open until September 30, 2025.
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.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...
Submissions open until September 30, 2025.
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.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...
Congratulations to the July/August
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Mismatched!" !
Ellie Peterson
IG: @ellie_pete
and Izzy Robe
www.scbwi.org/members/izzy.robe.2
September's prompt is Travel 🛳
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Mismatched!" !
Ellie Peterson
IG: @ellie_pete
and Izzy Robe
www.scbwi.org/members/izzy.robe.2
September's prompt is Travel 🛳
September 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Congratulations to the July/August
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Mismatched!" !
Ellie Peterson
IG: @ellie_pete
and Izzy Robe
www.scbwi.org/members/izzy.robe.2
September's prompt is Travel 🛳
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Mismatched!" !
Ellie Peterson
IG: @ellie_pete
and Izzy Robe
www.scbwi.org/members/izzy.robe.2
September's prompt is Travel 🛳