We are pleased to announce our mentees for the 2017-2018 Mentorship Program. In the program’s first year, fourteen writers will work one-on-one with a published author to analyze every aspect of their manuscript for a six-month period.
Thanks to all the entrants! It was difficult for the mentors to choose from so many excellent applicants. We look forward to reading more fabulous work by local writers next year and foster talent by establishing relationships with great mentors. More information on the mentors can be found here.
SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program 2017-2018
| Mentee | Mentor | Category |
| Lisa Cach Heideger | Dori Hillestad Butler | Middle Grade |
| Faith Conlon | Dori Hillestad Butler | Middle Grade |
| Rebekah Hosman | Kim Baker | Middle Grade |
| Sarah J. Mendonca | Kim Baker | Middle Grade |
| Dawn Marie Hooks | Laurie Thompson | Nonfiction |
| Linda Buck | Laurie Thompson | Nonfiction |
| Connor Desai | Lisa Owens | Nonfiction |
| Maria Marshall | Lisa Owens | Nonfiction |
| Shilpa Agarwal | Lois Brandt | Picture Book |
| Amy Poffenbarger | Lois Brandt | Picture Book |
| Kelly Rae Bahr | Peggy King Anderson | Picture Book |
| Melissa Koosmann | Peggy King Anderson | Picture Book |
| Lenae Nofziger | Jeanne Ryan | Young Adult |
| Aubri Keleman | Kevin Emerson | Young Adult |