The deadline for the 2021–2022 SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program is just days away! Get to know all of our marvelous mentors in these interviews on our Pen & Story blog. Then learn how to apply here. Deadline: July 30! Dan Richards is a beloved children’s author known for his humorous picture books and middle-grade novels. His... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Authors in Conversation: Kelly Jones and Jennifer Adam
Come hear middle grade authors Kelly Jones and Jennifer Adam talk about their new novels and in a virtual conversation on Thursday, May 13th, at 6 pm Pacific, hosted by the Edmonds Bookshop! We'll be talking about Kelly's Happily For Now and Jennifer's The Last Windwitch (available from the Edmonds Bookshop). We'll also discuss how... Continue Reading →
Noticias de SCBWI para miembros de habla hispana
La cometa nº53, el último boletín de SCBWI sobre Literatura para niños y jóvenes en el mundo hispanohablante, ya ha salido. ¡Aprovechen para explorarla a fondo! https://mailchi.mp/5a79178ad76b/la-cometa-n-4701305
A new ‘zine for kids about the coronavirus
A 24-page illustrated 'zine titled, "A Kids' Guide To The Coronavirus A. K. A. The Crown Bug" offers information, hope, and answers about the coronavirus.
Call to action from The Brown Bookshelf
The SCBWI stands with The Brown Bookshelf and all Black voices in the publishing industry that have historically been and currently are marginalized and silenced. They issued a call to action which we have reposted.
Virtual Kidlit Rally for Black Lives
online rally is on Facebook Live or if you aren't a Facebook user, you can log in via Zoom at this address: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/95326915466?pwd=dHMwODJKUmttNTlmZC9PUGVsRHAwZz09&status=success.
SCBWI Emergency Fund for members in need
The SCBWI has an Emergency Fund which provides assistance to SCBWI members of at least six months’ standing in times of emergency or hardship.
What’s on? What’s off? Check here to see kidlit event schedule.
Some SCBWI-WWA area events have changed their schedules. Here is a list of the information we've received. If you know of an event that's been changed, please let us know and we'll add it to this list.
Love the rain? So does Ella in this new picture book by member Courtney Shannon Strand
SCBWI member Courtney Shannon Strand announces a new picture book, Ella's Umbrella.
NANOWRIMO—What’s your story?
NANOWRIMO starts today! If you've participated in the past, or you're attempting this writing marathon for the first time, we want to hear from you! Let us know your struggles, triumphs, miracles and surprises. Just enter your experiences in the comments below.