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SCBWI-Ohio North
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This is the official Bluesky account for the Ohio North chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. #scbwi #SCBWIOhioNorth

Learn about us and our events and resources:

https://linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi
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The #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference Art Show winner as chosen by attending faculty member @joannhnyc.bsky.social was @debbiepalen.bsky.social!
Congrats, Debbie! ❤️
2025 CONFERENCE ART SHOW WINNER We’re Not Buying It! Debbie Palen SCBWI: Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: scbwi_nohio Bsky: @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories flight
October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️
2025 ART SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER 1229 Olga Smith YvvVV SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: @scbwi_nohio @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories Take flight #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart
October 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Our banner contest winner was announced last week, and it was @kelliearted.bsky.social! Look for her delightful art to start appearing on www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio... and elsewhere soon!
BANNER CONTEST WINNER KELLY KLEMAN SCBWI SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Ohio North Region Insta: @scbwi_nohio @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories Tаme flight #kidlit
October 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Thanks to all who made it a success!
Joann Hill, Katie Carella, Emily Feinberg, Daria Peoples, Lindsay Bonilla, Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Dr. Kristy Boyce,John Rudolph, Jane Smith, Kelly Pelsue, Merrill Rainey, CJ Penko, Kristy Tartara, and Britney Rudowsky group photo at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
October 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Art Show winner @debbiepalen.bsky.social poses for photos 🎨🏆
Debbie Palen poses in front of a screen announcing “art show award winner”
October 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Art Show winner @olgasmithart.bsky.social 🏆 🎨
#scbwiohionorth
ART SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER Olga Smith poses for photos #scbwi #kidlit
October 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Banner Contest winner @kelliearted.bsky.social poses in front of her winning image! #scbwiohionorth
Banner Contest winner kellie Kleman poses in front of her winning image of kids on a roller coaster on a big screen behind her! #scbwiohionorth
October 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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@terristefanko.bsky.social still full of energy at the end of day 2 of the #scbwiohionotth conference.
Author-illustrator Terri Stafanko sits behind her name placard
October 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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@cjpenko.bsky.social and @boringstorybook.com basking in the afterglow of a successful #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
Brian Kirby and CJ Penko at the SCBWI: Ohio Norh conference. A neon sign behind them says READ BOOKS & Be Kind
October 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Heartfelt closing remarks from the amazing Daria Peoples. #scbwiohionorth
Daria Peoples is on stage behind a podium with a large slideshow screen behind her that reads We Are The Light Becoming Authors & Illustrators During Uncertain Times #scbwi #kidlit
October 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Great session with @superjane.bsky.social about the Business of Publishing. #scbwiohionorth
Meeting hall with two large sideshow screens : The Business of Publishing-Everything | Learned the Hard Way #scbwi #kidlit
October 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Lovely lunch “Finding my wings” keynote with author Kristy Boyce. #scbwiohionorth
Author Kristy Boyce on stage at a podium below a large slideshow screen showing her with SCBWI OHIO NORTH members
October 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Breakout sessions happening this morning at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
@joannhnyc.bsky.social sharing invaluable Picturebook 101 insights.
Joann Hill stands next to a slideshow slide - Picturebook 101: From Manuscript to Final Book Joann Hill Creative Director Disney HYPERION #scbwi #kidlit
October 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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@cjpenko.bsky.social holds court to kick off day 2 of the #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference. So many books to celebrate this year!
Screen above a stage/podium says PUBLICATION CELEBRATION MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED SINCE SEPT 2023 TO SEPT 2025 CJ PENKO is speaking. #SCBWI #kidlit #ohio
October 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Early start today.

#scbwiohionotth Fall conference day 2!
Tri-C college entrance
October 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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#scbwiohionorth conference Pitch Party Panel with Katie Carella, JohnRudolph, @ecfeinberg.bsky.social and @joannhnyc.bsky.social #scbwi #kidlit
Pitch Party Panel photo with Katie Carella, John Rudolph, Emily Feinberg and Joann Hill
October 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Prompt & Create session underway! #scbwiohionorth #kidlit
Smiling attendees sit at a table making torn paper art
October 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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@ecfeinberg.bsky.social kicks off the 1st intensive at the #scbwiohionorth Fall Concerence.
Roaring Press’ Emily Feinberg giving a presentation.
October 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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#scbwiohionorth Conference day!
Banner in a lobby announces SCOW! OHIO • NORTH NORTHERN OHIO SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS scbwi.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Who’s ready the the #SCBWIohionorth conference TOMORRROW?
I'm Going to the SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Ohio North Regional Conference! where Movies Nake flight October 3-4, 2025 #scbwiOhioNorth SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Artwork: Kristina Tartara @ scbwi_nohio Lettering: Britney Rudowsky * scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ #scbwi #kidlit#kidlitart #ohio
October 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The #scbwiohionorth conference is in THREE days!

What is your favorite part of our Fall conferences?
What is your favorite part of our Fall conferences? Comment below! Scan for conference information SCBWI SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS #kidlit #scbwi
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Registration for the #scbwiohionorth Fall conference closes TOMORROW 9/22. Don’t miss this opportunity!

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Are you ready for the fall conference? Registration closes September 22 Scan for conference info SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitart #ohio #cleveland
September 22, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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#kidlit artists attending the #scbwiohionorth conference Oct. 3-4 — make sure you are ready!

Visit our Artshow & Portfolio Showcase webpage for all the details and specs!

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OHIO NORTH CONFERENCE CHECKLIST FOR ARTISTS Artist should bring: 1. Promotional postcards for people to take 2. Portfolio with no more than 15 pieces of artwork 3. One piece of printed artwork Scan for details that is mounted on black core foam board Visit our Artshow & Portfolio Showcase webpage for all the details and specs. SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitart
September 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Registration for the #scbwiohionorth conference closes in 6 days.

Don’t miss out! linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi
Are you ready for the fall conference? Registration closes September 22 Scan for conference info SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS #kidlit #scbwi
September 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Are you registered for our Oct 3-4 event? linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi

Comment below what you are most looking forward to at the #SCBWIOhioNorth conference!
What are you most looking forward to at our fall conference? Comment below! SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS #kidlit #scbwi
September 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM