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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
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
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 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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 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

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November 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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
You have your book, you’ve created your school visit presentation, and now it’s time to GET that scheduled!
Everything you need to know about GETTING school, library, and museum visits!
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #schoolvisits #scbwi

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October 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Back to School with School Visits Part 2 - GETTING Author/Illustrator School and Library Visits
School and library visits are a great way for authors and illustrators to connect with readers and the teachers and librarians who buy the books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #schoolvisits
September 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Submitting Your Work: Digital Portfolios and Dummies for Illustrators and Author/Illustrators.
Bring your digital portfolio or dummy to share. Hosted by Kate Woodle, published illustrator, PAL member, and Illustrator Connect Facilitator.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Let’s Get Those First Pages Ready to Hook an Agent or Editor! We’ll talk about what to include in your opening pages and how to critique them respectfully. Participants can share their first 250 words with the audience for feedback.

#kidlit #scbwi

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September 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Back to School with School Visits
School and library visits are a great way for authors and illustrators to connect with readers and the teachers and librarians who buy the books.

#kidlit #kidlitart #schoolvisits #libraryvisits #scbwi

Register Here:
www.scbwi.org/events/back-...
September 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate presents the first Picture Book Connect for Picture Book Writers. We’ll discuss your topics of interest and share the first 100 words of your PB MS!

Join us for this FREE CONNECT for SCBWI Premium Members.

REGISTER HERE: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
August 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Summer Schedule: August 5th Topic: Focus on Narrative Art Sequence. We'll discuss what makes a strong visual story in 3-4 images. Feel free to share a Narrative Art Sequence.

#kidlitart

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July 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Crystal Kite Honor Award 2025 (West Division)
A Voice of Hope: The Remarkable life of Myrlie Evers-Williams
Written by Nadia Salomon and illustrated by London Ladd

#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #crystalKite25
July 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate presents the inaugural Novel Connect for Chapter Book, Middle Grade and Young Adult writers, hosted by David Neuner, agented YA thriller writer and Novel Connect Facilitator.

Hashtags: #kidlit #scbwi #scbwinywest/central

Link:
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July 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If you'd like to get together with SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate Illustrators to share concepts, work, portfolios, and get feedback; join us for this FREE CONNECT for SCBWI Premium Members:
www.scbwi.org/events/illus...
#kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi
June 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Thank you for a great evening @brianlarossa.com !
SCBWI Illustrators learned so much!
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May 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
SCBWI NEW YORK: West/Central Upstate is hosting @brianlarossa.com tomorrow night! Join us!

#kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi

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May 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
FREE ILLUSTRATOR CONNECT FOR SCBWI MEMBERS! #kidlitart #scbwi

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May 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
SCBWI WCNY is hosting Brian LaRossa on May 29th & 30th. Take your illustration career to the next level with this event. @brianlarossa.com will present 'Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts' and hold Full PB Dummy or Portfolio Reviews.

More: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

#kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi
May 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Don't forget! Our Connect with Agent Vicky Weber on Querying is tonight. If you've not registered already, it's free and open to any #SCBWI membership level. Sign up now: www.scbwi.org/events/conne...

Please note that our Connect discussions are not recorded.
March 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
BIG NEWS! Registration isn't yet available (but will be soon!) for our Tuesday, April 8th Connect:

Newbery Honor author and National Book Award finalist Gary D. Schmidt will talk about his novel, The Labors of Hercules Beal, from idea to completion, as well as answer your questions. #SCBWI #kidlit
March 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Let's talk querying! Our first Connect of the year is upon us, and you don't want to miss it. @caitdarfler.com has a great one lined up. Register now: www.scbwi.org/regions/west... #kidlit #SCBWI
January 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Don't forget! Our Connect meet up with @jacobsouva.bsky.social is tomorrow evening. Register now! www.scbwi.org/events/conne... It's free and open to all #SCBWI membership levels.
December 9, 2024 at 3:04 PM