MEMBER GOOD NEWS! Congratulations, Sara Shacter!

“My debut middle grade novel, Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, interior illustrations by Deborah Topolski, and cover art by C.B. Royal, comes out October 14th. It only took 15 years from start to finish!”

MEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Congratulations, Taylor Tomlinson!

“My book, Goodnight, Western Springs, illustrated by Christine F. Maningo, is the winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025. Goodnight, Naperville comes out in November, 2025.

Discover this issue of Illinois' premier literary magazine, by and for Illinois storytellers!

Cover by Sarah Kurpiel

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Writers! Illustrators! Teachers! Librarians! #ReadALOUDIllinois Day is December 5th!
Sign up by December 1st on our website:

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SUBMISSIONS OPEN! APPLY TODAY!
SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund Opportunities:

The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals will award one winning book and one honor book for their dedication to promoting compassion and respect for animals in their readers.

Open through Dec. 1, 2025.

BOLINGBROOK-NAPERVILLE & NORTH SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT:

How to Build an Audience (Without Burning Out) with Vicky Weber

WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th

TIME: 7 PM

WHERE: Zoom

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NOVEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.

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NOVEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.

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THE CHICAGO'S SOUTHLAND & NEAR WEST SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT:
Creating a Fantasy Trilogy - Egyptian Based with Michelle Jabès Corpora

WHEN: Thursday, November 6th

TIME: 7 PM

WHERE: Zoom

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Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP!
Drop in to chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.

WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Hosted by the Illinois Regional Team.

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Join us Saturday, October 25th, at 7 PM for Illinois Lit Live, a free virtual evening of readings from Illinois members.

Featuring @sarashacter.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social
@hannahbessross.bsky.social & JS Puller

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