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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 4d

Great in-person opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for 7 nonfiction/informational fiction picture book writers. Find details and register on the Indiana SCBWI events page at www.scbwi.org/events/nonfi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Apr 7

June 14, 2025 (registration closes May 2): Join Gretchen Durning, editor at G. P. Putnam’s Sons, for an online roundtable critique event! Get a chance to read your peers' manuscripts ahead of time AND join in for an online LIVE critique roundtable hosted by Gretchen. www.scbwi.org/events/middl...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Mar 27

Last Day to sign up!

SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Mar 22

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST

www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Mar 22

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST

www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Mar 15

Don’t wait! Register now!
UPDATE: There are still some critiques available and we're extending the purchase deadline to March 17th. Please note if you purchase a critique between March 3rd and March 17th, it will be delivered by April 30th.

SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 13

Join us on Tuesday March 18 at 7:00pm EST for help on tackling your revision with Junior Agent Monica Rodriguez of Context Literary Agency. There are a limited number of critiques available for purchase as well!

www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Mar 10

Register by March 16!

SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 13

Join us on Tuesday March 18 at 7:00pm EST for help on tackling your revision with Junior Agent Monica Rodriguez of Context Literary Agency. There are a limited number of critiques available for purchase as well!

www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 13

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST

www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Mar 2

WIN A CRITIQUE!
Sign up for agent Monica Rodriguez’s webinar on revision and be entered to win a critique!
*If you’ve already signed up, you’ll be added to the contest.
*If you've paid for a critique, we’ll refund you if you win.
Winners announced on 3/17.
Register at: www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 23

We’d love to have you join us!

SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 13

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST

www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 23

Don’t hesitate! Registration closes March 16.

SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 13

Join us on Tuesday March 18 at 7:00pm EST for help on tackling your revision with Junior Agent Monica Rodriguez of Context Literary Agency. There are a limited number of critiques available for purchase as well!

www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 13

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST

www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Feb 13

Join us on Tuesday March 18 at 7:00pm EST for help on tackling your revision with Junior Agent Monica Rodriguez of Context Literary Agency. There are a limited number of critiques available for purchase as well!

www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · Jan 16

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th.

Stay tuned for more details!
Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles

Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typewritten words: Kidlit Auction Jan 20th - Jan 26th Raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief.

Graphic with these words "About Kidlit For Los Angeles - We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. Some of us are proud Angelenos, with friends and family members who have suffered crushing losses. We are looking to help raise desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the many communities that have been impacted."

Graphic that reads: "How will the auction work?
Donations will be listed on our auction page (link coming soon!)

Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification.

The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST)."

Graphic that reads: "How Can I Help? Follow us here on @kidlitforlosangeles. We will be sharing some sneek peeks of our amazing auction items so please follow along!

Spread the word! Share to your Instagram stories, on your social media pages, and in any groups you are in (both kidlit-related and not!)

Mark your calendars! The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST).

Thank you in advance for your support!"

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Jan 7

Don’t forget to check out all the cool upcoming SCBWI Regional virtual events!

www.scbwi.org/regional-vir...

Regional virtual events

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

www.scbwi.org

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Nov 7

Today is the last day to sign up!

www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Nov 3

Just a week away!
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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Oct 25

Just a little over 2 weeks away! Join us at www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Oct 22

Registration for the SCBWI NY25 Conference is NOW OPEN!

www.scbwi.org/events/winte...

#SCBWINY25 #SCBWI

2025 Winter Conference In New York City

Our annual Winter Conference for children's book writers and illustrators is back! Highlights include: industry panels, one-on-one manuscript and portfolio critiques, the popular Portfolio Showcase f...

www.scbwi.org

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · Oct 25

This will be a fabulous, FREE way to learn more about BLUESKY. If you're interested in getting more out of your account here, please register! A recording will be available for a month to all registered participants - no need to worry if you can't attend live! #scbwi www.scbwi.org/events/bluesky

NOTHING BUT
BLUESKY
THE CONVERSATION
CONTINUES
A chat with
CHARLENE CHUA
Oct. 26th
1:00 PM
ET
SCBWI
Canada East
THE INS AND OUTS OF
BLUESKY SOCIAL
To register for this free event, visit https://scbwi.org/events/bluesky

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Oct 10

Just under a month away! You don’t want to miss it!

www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Oct 10

Registration is live! Spots are filling up quickly!! www.scbwi.org/events/india...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · Sep 20

Join us November 9 at 10:00 EST!

www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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SCBWI Houston @scbwihouston.bsky.social · Sep 9

Illustrators, we're hosting a webinar just for you! NYT-bestselling illustrator Marissa Valdez will present "Defining Your Style: A Guide for 'Indecisive' Illustrators, 10/5 at 1pm CT. Only $30 for SCBWI members, $36 for non-members. Critiques available, too! www.scbwi.org/events/defin...

Graphic for the "Defining Your Style: A Guide For 'Indecisive' Illustrators" webinar with #1 NYT bestselling illustrator Marissa Valdez. October 5th at 1-3:30pm central time on Zoom.
Struggling to find your artistic voice?
Learn ways to unlock your unique style

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · Sep 11

Draw OR write about the SCBWI Artober prompts! Post your work using the hashtag #scbwiArtober2024, so other people will find you and you can find them! If you participate in the prompt, feel free to tag us so we can see all the fun things you create! :) #kidlit #scbwi www.scbwi.org/artober

Graphic shoeing SCBWI ARTOBER prompts:

1. Whispers
2. Mirror
3. Hay Ride
4. Chartreuse
5. Plaids
6. Crispy
7. Hats
8. Stew
9. Silhouette
10. Gathering
11. Cloudy
12. Ancestor
13. Swap
14. Maple
15. Bake
16. Hair
17. Troll
18. Festival
19. Fog
20. Cocoa
21. Clock
22. Cookie
23. Buttons
24. Gothic
25. Gourd
26. Umbrella
27. Home
28. Treasure
29. Raven
30. Sparkle
31. Sunset

Use Hashtag

#scbwiArtober2024

on Twitter (X) and Instagram and
BLUESKY!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Sep 11

For those wondering, SCBWI = Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. I got my first Big Break into the biz because of the SCBWI. You can find out more about this organization & the many opportunities it offers children's book creators here: www.scbwi.org

The Global Community for Children’s Book Creators

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

www.scbwi.org

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