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SCBWI Eastern PA
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Official account for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of SCBWI. https://www.scbwi.org/regions/epa
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Join us for our January Virtual Illustration Critique Session on January 22. Any SCBWI member is welcome to join!
The February critique will be in-person in the Cincinnati–Dayton area (TBA).
Please fill out the interest form to receive info. url-shortener.me/2H0V #ohioillustrators #scbwiohio
Virtual illustration critique poster. Girl and dragon illustration
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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⚡Lay the groundwork for your 2026 publishing goals!⚡ Eric Bell talks alternate approaches to write-every-day, working within your ability/disability with kindness using his "5 Things" method—Start the new year Write!⚡ www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... #publishinggoals #writingadvice #diffability
SCBWI lettering logo "Eastern PA Presents: Arting When Able—What to do when you can't be creative with Children's Writer, Eric Bell, January 5, 2026" Photo of Eric wearing polo, smiling, with nature background; graphic of frustrated cartoon brain with face, arms and legs, little lightning bolts sparking above it; on the right, happy cartoon brain, smiling, holding up a finger as if an idea with light bulb appearing above it. a graphic arrow points to the words :Eric Bell"; underlined web address: scbwi.org/events/eastern-pa-webinar-arting-when-able-what-to-do-when-you-can-t-be-creative
December 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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It's time for Member News! Find out what our Eastern PA SCBWI members have been up to! @annettewhipple.bsky.social @jrbarr.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social @heatherstigall7.bsky.social @annelambelet.bsky.social @dianawallachauthor.bsky.social
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November 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Meet author Eric Bell!

Today on the blog Robyn interviews @ericbellwriter.bsky.social in advance of our FREE event for all creatives: "Arting When Able - What to Do When You Can't Be Creative." Event details can be found at the end of the interview. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/c...
Café Chat with Author Eric Bell, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews author Eric Bell in advance of his free webinar Arting When Able—What to Do When You Can’t Be Creative on 1/5/26, followed by an add-on critique offering in February. C…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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💬Take a look— #SCBWI region MD/DE/WV is hosting @maplelam.bsky.social Gentle encouragement—Practical Advice✏️ups & downs of traditional publishing from #author-illustrator Maple Lam✏️7 Publishing Tips Webinar Dec 9 6:30PM www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Ma... #scbwievent #publishingwebinar #publishingadvice
scbwi lettered logo; MD/DE/WV region 7 publishing Tips Webinar with Maple Lam December 9th, 2025 sign up at scbwi.org/events/MD-MapleLam; background with graphics of snowflake-shaped hanging ornaments
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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How do you combat imposter syndrome? Check out this month's comic by CJ on the blog today!
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The Truth Shall Set You Free, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Each time you claim what you’ve created can be one small step towards overcoming imposter syndrome and feeling more confident in your work. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🗣️Submission Shine 2026 online critique intensive❄️YA, MG, PB, illustration, GN, dummies, synopses🗣️You choose—shotgun or deep-dive to get the best feedback from agents & peers on your stories, your pitches, your career—just 6 spots remaining www.scbwi.org/events/easte... #amquerying #portfolioreview
Submission Shine 2026 online critique intensive February 19-21, 2026 (graphic open book with sparkly magical fire) Join agent kristen Terrette of Martin Literary or agnet Monica Rodriguez of Context Literary (in hand-drawn box); Mix-and-match manuscript and/or illustration one-on-ones with an agent 4 zoom critiques+ 1 career consult or pitch session and peer critique sessions (hand drawn line divider) + Querying webinar free with registration (graphic arrows pointing to photo of speaker Monica Rodriguez, also photo of Kristen Terrette
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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On the blog today, @berrietr.bsky.social interviews literary agent Bridgette Kam, who will be participating in our upcoming Submission Shine online critique intensive. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/c...
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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🐻🐻🐻Scholarship applications are now available for the 2026 annual Pocono retreat! 🌲 Members on the EastPA mailing list: Check Your Inboxes!📨Contact our regional team [email protected] if you would like to receive the informational email and application link 📩 Held at the Highlights Foundation Apr 24-26🌲
background of graphic collage compass, leaves, camping tents, waterbottle, cutlery, mushrooms, moons, trees, pine trees , gloves Main graphic bear walking toward a signpost top sign pointing to the left "Eastern PA SCBWI", middle sign pointing to the right "April 24th–26th", tbottom sign pointing back left "at the Highlights Foundation"; Scholarship window now open!; graphic border of branches surrounds "Annual Retreat, Pocono and the Three Bears, In Search of Just Right; SCBWI Lettering logo in hand-drawn box "Society of Childrens Book Writers& Illustrators; Contact epa@SCBWI.org for information and application
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Israel—From Concept to Composition with Julien Chung @julienchung.bsky.social @shirleywaisman.bsky.social —December 11, 2025✍️ #scbwievent #scbwiillustrator
#picturebookcomposition #illustrationwebinar www.scbwi.org/events/from-...
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Check out our new monthly column for illustrators, "Illustration Illuminated," on the EasternPennPoints blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/i...
Illustration Illuminated—November 2025
Illustration Illuminated is a new monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to children’s book illustrators. It will address aspect…
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November 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Join East PA authors and illustrators for a night of camaraderie and books @childrensbookworld.bsky.social ✍️🤩 #authorevent #illustratorevent Lots of local members...Will you be there? @nicolemwolverton.bsky.social @danakramaroff.bsky.social @brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social and...
November 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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We're hosting 2 webinars on chapter books and early reader graphic novels! Editor's perspective with @emilydaluga.bsky.social on 11/3 and agent's perspective with Rachel Orr on 11/13. Find out more in this interview by @kcstrocchia.bsky.social.

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Photo of editor Emily Daluga Photo of literary agent Rachel Orr
November 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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It's time for Member News! Check out the great news from @berrietr.bsky.social @annettewhipple.bsky.social and Gene Barretta on the blog today!
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October 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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💬Lookie! @scbwi-mi.bsky.social is hosting a chat with @cateberryauthor.bsky.social for creatives looking to level up their career👏https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-mi-fall-webinar-with-cate-berry —check it out—November 12, 2025
October 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Who else has a book pun or book-themed Halloween costume? Check out CJ's comic on the blog today! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/c...
Crafty Season, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Just one of the tricks of the trade to wear a costume that involves books and word play! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-Ja…
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October 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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💬Looking for some writing time in November? Join with SCBWI NY for a 24-hour kidlit creating marathon! 👍Thanks @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social November 8th #scbwievents #novwritingtime #amdrafting
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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💬Last chance to register for the #scbwievent from the @scbwiindiana.bsky.social team—PB mentor & critique event with Heather L. Montgomery #NFPB #nfkidlit
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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💬Great news! Canada East is hosting a session for illustrators needing inspiration 💡Facing the blank page with author-illustrator Natali de Mello www.scbwi.org/events/from-... @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social #scbwievents #illustratorworkshop
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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💬Check out the upcoming SCBWI Texas ATX regional bootcamp for traditional or self published creators— www.scbwi.org/events/from-... ✍️👍
#scbwievent #authorbootcamp #illustratorevent
October 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Alaska region—Comping your submission with agent Jen Newens of Martin Literary Management— November 16✍️ #scbwievent @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social #writingwebinar #querytrenches
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October 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Registration is open for Submission Shine 2026! This online critique intensive gives participants an opportunity to receive agent feedback on multiple projects. Today on the blog, meet participating agent Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/c...
Café Chat with Literary Manager Kristen Terrette, by Kristen Strocchia
Kristen Strocchia interviews literary manager Kristen Terrette in advance of the Eastern PA Submission Shine 2026 Online Critique Intensive on February 19-21, 2026. Café Chat with Literary Manager …
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October 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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💬SCBWI-Hawai'i is hosting a webinar for illustrators with Penny Weber Sunday, Nov. 9: check it out! #scbwievents www.scbwi.org/events/tales...
October 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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💬@scbwi-mi.bsky.social SCBWI Michigan is hosting a webinar for novelists with Sheela Chari @sheelachari.bsky.social October 22nd: check it out! #scbwievents www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
October 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Meet editor Kate Prosswimmer, who is presenting a two hour workshop this Thursday on "When Plot Meets Character." easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/07/c... @kcstrocchia.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM