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Picture Book Connect: Let's Polish Up Your Manuscript! Bring those first 250 words of your picture book manuscript to share. Feel free to drop by to meet SCBWI picture book writers.
#kidlit #picturebook #scbwi

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December 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Join us tomorrow night!

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Let’s have a conversation about submissions. Where are you in the process? What should be in your submission letter? Whether you’ve submitted to either an art director or an agent, share your experience! All are welcome.

#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
SCBWI Israel is hosting award winning illustrator, Julien Chung revealing 10 graphic design principles to elevate visual storytelling.

#kidlitart

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November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join us tomorrow night!

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Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Equity and Inclusion Social and brainstorming session. Meet fellow creatives from all genres and backgrounds!

#kidlit #scbwi

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November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Let’s have a conversation about submissions. Where are you in the process? What should be in your submission letter? Whether you’ve submitted to either an art director or an agent, share your experience! All are welcome.

#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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www.scbwi.org/events/illus...
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us tonight!

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Get your query letter ready to send to agents! Learn about the querying process and what to do while waiting for responses.

#kidlit #scbwi

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November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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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....
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Join veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson for an up-to-the-minute look at the children's publishing industry.

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November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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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...
November 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Get your query letter ready to send to agents! Learn about the querying process and what to do while waiting for responses.

#kidlit #scbwi

Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/novel...
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Equity and Inclusion Social and brainstorming session. Meet fellow creatives from all genres and backgrounds!

#kidlit #scbwi

Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/equit...
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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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.
October 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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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.
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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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
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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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...
November 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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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-...
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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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
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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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
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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A 24-hour #KidLit Marathon?!?!? I'm in! What an amazing idea.

How about it #WriterSky #WritingCommunity? Will you join me and @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social in getting ready for the @scbwi.bsky.social 2026 Winter Conference?

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October 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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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
October 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Join Us Tonight !

Register Here:
www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...
Picture Book Connect: Let's Polish Up Your Manuscript! Bring those first 250 words of your picture book manuscript to share. Feel free to drop by to meet SCBWI picture book writers.
#kidlit #picturebook #scbwi

Register Here:
www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...
October 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Picture Book Connect: Let's Polish Up Your Manuscript! Bring those first 250 words of your picture book manuscript to share. Feel free to drop by to meet SCBWI picture book writers.
#kidlit #picturebook #scbwi

Register Here:
www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...
October 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM