Recently, there has been a great deal of controversy about incidents of harassment that have occurred at SCBWI programs and events. It is of paramount importance to SCBWI that we maintain a welcoming and safe environment for all members of our community. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment, discrimination and intimidation of any kind. To underscore that commitment,... Continue Reading →
Sexual Harassment Within the Children’s & YA Book Community
Anne Ursu, acclaimed middle grade novelist and 2012 Weekend on the Water faculty, recently put out a call on social media for personal experiences with sexual harassment within the children's and YA publishing world. Today, she shared her findings on the pervasive problem. Please take the time to read Anne's important post as we continue... Continue Reading →