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Join us for our January Virtual Illustration Critique Session on January 22. Any SCBWI member is welcome to join!
The February critique will be in-person in the Cincinnati–Dayton area (TBA).
Please fill out the interest form to receive info. url-shortener.me/2H0V #ohioillustrators #scbwiohio
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
PAL members...here's a great opportunity!

SCBWI New Mexico is looking for proposals from members for their 2026 webinar series.

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2026 Craft and Career Webinar Series
Call for Proposals – DUE January 4, 2026 If you are interested in presenting in our Craft and Career webinar series next year, please complete this form by January 4. Considerations for selection o...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Did you miss the live debriefing about our big announcement? No problem! We are answering some of your biggest questions about the FINAL year of #PBRisingStars!

Wondering what applicants can expect for the final year of PBRS? Watch the video below to hear!

#kidlit #kidlitchat #kidlitpostcard
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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⭐️Today is the day! ⭐️

Every single important #PBRisingStars 2026 date is officially live on our website!

So run, don’t walk, to pbrisingstars.com to learn more and see what our FIFTH and FINAL year of mentorship has in store!

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard
December 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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⭐ It's time!!! Our biggest announcement EVER is officially here.

*SOUND ON TO HEAR THE ANNOUNCEMENT*

If you want to debrief, discuss, and ask questions, join us TONIGHT, October 30th, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time on Zoom. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Great opportunity!
🗣️Submission Shine 2026 online critique intensive❄️YA, MG, PB, illustration, GN, dummies, synopses🗣️You choose—shotgun or deep-dive to get the best feedback from agents & peers on your stories, your pitches, your career—just 6 spots remaining www.scbwi.org/events/easte... #amquerying #portfolioreview
December 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Two days left to register for this webinar with submission opportunity! For more info, go to:

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July 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Just getting started and not sure what comes next? This 1 hour webinar covers the most common beginner questions-from industry basics to submission do’s and don’ts. Led by literary agent Vicky Weber, w/submission opp! @scbwi register at: www.scbwi.org/events/publi...
July 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Join SCBWI Japan to learn about Avery Fischer Udagawa’s translation journey with a beloved Japanese author, Sachiko Kashiwaba. Find out why translation and translators are an integral part of the kid lit landscape. Link in comments.
May 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Who couldn’t use a little help with marketing and social media? Looking forward to these labs!
ONLINE EVENT 6/21/25: Marketing & Social Media Labs!

Hear from a wide array of publishing pros on tailoring and leveraging social media, programs, and platforms to BOOST your writing or illustrating career!

Register by 6/4 for personal consultations: www.scbwi.org/events/marke...
May 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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SCBWI Arizona is offering a NF webinar with NF Great, Nancy Castaldo! Limited critiques availabe! To register, go to: www.scbwi.org/events/craft...
Crafting Your Unique Angle for Nonfiction Success Webinar
In this dynamic program, you’ll learn how to discover and refine the unique angle that will make your nonfiction KidLit stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're writing a picture book or a young ...
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May 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Ohioana Book Festival 2025…../Ready to talk about the wonderful world of KidLit!
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May 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Come visit our partner table at the Ohioana Book Festival and learn more about (insert your organization name)! Join us May 3rd at the State Library of Ohio to meet 75+ Ohio authors, poets, and illustrators for book signings, panel discussions with Q&As, & children's story times.
May 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Come visit our partner table at the Ohioana Book Festival and learn more about SCBWI! Join us May 3rd at the State Library of Ohio to meet 75+ Ohio authors, poets, and illustrators for book signings, panel discussions with Q&As, children's story times, a live podcast recording, and more!
April 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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When I say this experience is life-changing, it’s no exaggeration. So many good things have happened as a result of my mentorship last year. Apply now before the window closes tomorrow night. You won’t regret it! pbrisingstars.com/mentors
March 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Feeling especially lucky today? What better time to apply to be a PB Rising Stars Mentee? Application window closes Friday! @kidLit @SCBWI
March 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Wait…..You’re still scrolling on Bsky??? Why aren’t you submitting your application?

www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
March 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Our neighbors to the north are having a great event for illustrators & author/illustrators.
For more information, go to: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
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#SCBWI #KidLit #WritingCommunity
March 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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It’s soooooooo close! Who’s ready?
March 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Applications open in one week!!!! Check out the mentor profiles and sample application here: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #SCBWI, #kidlit, #PBRisingStars
PB Rising Stars Picture Book Mentors — PB RISING STARS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
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February 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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#SCBWI #kidlit Want to know how to up your social media game? NY Metro can help you with that!

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February 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Hey, @scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social! Looks who’s coming to Loveland, OH!
Pat Zietlow Miller-and she’d love to meet you! Let’s give her a warm Buckeye welcome!
February 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
OhioCenSouth #SCBWI members-don ‘t forget to fill out your survey. We’ll be closing it tomorrow! Link is in the February e-mail blasts.
February 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Great post for writers!
Publisher storm warnings (a thread) 🧵

For possible Writer Beware blog posts, I'm gathering info on several publishers following complaints shared with me, news coverage, and online reports. If you have experience w/ any of these, pls contact me (in confidence) beware@sfwa.org

Okay, here goes...1/5
February 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Applications open three weeks from today! Check out the mentor profiles here! www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
February 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM