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Join us this January for another Illinois Lit Live event, featuring readings from Published Illinois Members.
WHEN: Saturday, January 31st
TIME: 7 PM CST
LOCATION: Zoom
Visit our website for Zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
WHEN: Saturday, January 31st
TIME: 7 PM CST
LOCATION: Zoom
Visit our website for Zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
January 20, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Join us this January for another Illinois Lit Live event, featuring readings from Published Illinois Members.
WHEN: Saturday, January 31st
TIME: 7 PM CST
LOCATION: Zoom
Visit our website for Zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
WHEN: Saturday, January 31st
TIME: 7 PM CST
LOCATION: Zoom
Visit our website for Zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
MEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Congratulations,
@authorlaurenfischer
and
@annastengerillustration
Lauren's book, Orphanland released November 12, 2025!
Anna was awarded the Don Freeman Grant in the pre-published category!
Visit our website for more info:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Congratulations,
@authorlaurenfischer
and
@annastengerillustration
Lauren's book, Orphanland released November 12, 2025!
Anna was awarded the Don Freeman Grant in the pre-published category!
Visit our website for more info:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
January 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
MEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Congratulations,
@authorlaurenfischer
and
@annastengerillustration
Lauren's book, Orphanland released November 12, 2025!
Anna was awarded the Don Freeman Grant in the pre-published category!
Visit our website for more info:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Congratulations,
@authorlaurenfischer
and
@annastengerillustration
Lauren's book, Orphanland released November 12, 2025!
Anna was awarded the Don Freeman Grant in the pre-published category!
Visit our website for more info:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Writing Tarot Event!
For those interested in Tarot, join us for a fun and laidback evening over Zoom where you can ask a couple of questions about your writing career.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
For those interested in Tarot, join us for a fun and laidback evening over Zoom where you can ask a couple of questions about your writing career.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
January 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Writing Tarot Event!
For those interested in Tarot, join us for a fun and laidback evening over Zoom where you can ask a couple of questions about your writing career.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
For those interested in Tarot, join us for a fun and laidback evening over Zoom where you can ask a couple of questions about your writing career.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Jump-start your creative goals for the New Year! Join us as we develop practices to support your goals and discuss tools to inspire you, keep you focused, and reset when things don't go to plan. We’ll check on our progress at our June meeting. Bring a pen and paper to record your personalized plan.
January 10, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Jump-start your creative goals for the New Year! Join us as we develop practices to support your goals and discuss tools to inspire you, keep you focused, and reset when things don't go to plan. We’ll check on our progress at our June meeting. Bring a pen and paper to record your personalized plan.
New Year Goal Setting and Reflection!
Join the Rockford Network to reflect on your writing progress in 2025, and to share your goals for 2026. We'll chat about this for a while, and then have some quiet writing or planning time after.
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Join the Rockford Network to reflect on your writing progress in 2025, and to share your goals for 2026. We'll chat about this for a while, and then have some quiet writing or planning time after.
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
January 10, 2026 at 1:50 AM
New Year Goal Setting and Reflection!
Join the Rockford Network to reflect on your writing progress in 2025, and to share your goals for 2026. We'll chat about this for a while, and then have some quiet writing or planning time after.
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Join the Rockford Network to reflect on your writing progress in 2025, and to share your goals for 2026. We'll chat about this for a while, and then have some quiet writing or planning time after.
Visit our website for zoom link:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
WRITING PRIZE STARTS JANUARY 12TH!
We invite SCBWI members who reside in Illinois to write a 12-word Story Sprout for the Spring Thaw. Submissions are open January 12 - 26th.
For more information visit our website: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
We invite SCBWI members who reside in Illinois to write a 12-word Story Sprout for the Spring Thaw. Submissions are open January 12 - 26th.
For more information visit our website: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM
WRITING PRIZE STARTS JANUARY 12TH!
We invite SCBWI members who reside in Illinois to write a 12-word Story Sprout for the Spring Thaw. Submissions are open January 12 - 26th.
For more information visit our website: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
We invite SCBWI members who reside in Illinois to write a 12-word Story Sprout for the Spring Thaw. Submissions are open January 12 - 26th.
For more information visit our website: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? Our annual Winter Conference for children's book writers and illustrators is back more options for exploring the many facets of the craft and business of illustrating and writing books for kids.
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
January 4, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? Our annual Winter Conference for children's book writers and illustrators is back more options for exploring the many facets of the craft and business of illustrating and writing books for kids.
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...
Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP!
Chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Hosted by the Illinois Regional Team.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Hosted by the Illinois Regional Team.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
December 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP!
Chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Hosted by the Illinois Regional Team.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Hosted by the Illinois Regional Team.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your SCBWI Illinois Regional Team!
Wishing you lots of peace, love, and CREATIVITY this holiday season!
Wishing you lots of peace, love, and CREATIVITY this holiday season!
December 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your SCBWI Illinois Regional Team!
Wishing you lots of peace, love, and CREATIVITY this holiday season!
Wishing you lots of peace, love, and CREATIVITY this holiday season!
We want to celebrate all of your GOOD NEWS!
Be sure to full out the form anytime during the month, to be included in our monthly newsletter!
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Be sure to full out the form anytime during the month, to be included in our monthly newsletter!
Look for link to share now at: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We want to celebrate all of your GOOD NEWS!
Be sure to full out the form anytime during the month, to be included in our monthly newsletter!
Look for link to share now at: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Be sure to full out the form anytime during the month, to be included in our monthly newsletter!
Look for link to share now at: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Enjoy UNLIMITED viewings
of our programs with a small convenience fee!
Your fee supports Illinois’ free events and opportunities.
QUESTIONS?: [email protected]
Look for link to watch now at: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
of our programs with a small convenience fee!
Your fee supports Illinois’ free events and opportunities.
QUESTIONS?: [email protected]
Look for link to watch now at: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
December 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Enjoy UNLIMITED viewings
of our programs with a small convenience fee!
Your fee supports Illinois’ free events and opportunities.
QUESTIONS?: [email protected]
Look for link to watch now at: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
of our programs with a small convenience fee!
Your fee supports Illinois’ free events and opportunities.
QUESTIONS?: [email protected]
Look for link to watch now at: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Gifting this Holiday Season? Brighten the lives of your friends and loved ones by gifting them cozy books through SCBWI Book Stop, a SCBWI Membership, or supporting your SCBWI Illinois Region!
Visit our website for links:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Visit our website for links:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
December 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Gifting this Holiday Season? Brighten the lives of your friends and loved ones by gifting them cozy books through SCBWI Book Stop, a SCBWI Membership, or supporting your SCBWI Illinois Region!
Visit our website for links:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Visit our website for links:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Join published author Srividhya Venkat for POWER HOUR!
This is an opportunity to work in silence with other creators virtually for two 30-minute periods with 5-min breaks to discuss what you accomplished.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
This is an opportunity to work in silence with other creators virtually for two 30-minute periods with 5-min breaks to discuss what you accomplished.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
December 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Join published author Srividhya Venkat for POWER HOUR!
This is an opportunity to work in silence with other creators virtually for two 30-minute periods with 5-min breaks to discuss what you accomplished.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
This is an opportunity to work in silence with other creators virtually for two 30-minute periods with 5-min breaks to discuss what you accomplished.
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Swipe to join our HOLIDAY REGIONAL GATHERINGS!!
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
December 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Swipe to join our HOLIDAY REGIONAL GATHERINGS!!
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Swipe to join our HOLIDAY REGIONAL GATHERINGS!!
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
December 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Swipe to join our HOLIDAY REGIONAL GATHERINGS!!
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Get involved and spread holiday cheer by looking for RSVP and Zoom links in our December Good News Newsletter published on the first of the month.
Sign up at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP!
Drop in to chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Drop in to chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
November 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP!
Drop in to chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Drop in to chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.
WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM
Look for the Zoom link on our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
MEMBER GOOD NEWS! Congratulations, Sara Shacter!
“My debut middle grade novel, Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, interior illustrations by Deborah Topolski, and cover art by C.B. Royal, comes out October 14th. It only took 15 years from start to finish!”
“My debut middle grade novel, Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, interior illustrations by Deborah Topolski, and cover art by C.B. Royal, comes out October 14th. It only took 15 years from start to finish!”
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
MEMBER GOOD NEWS! Congratulations, Sara Shacter!
“My debut middle grade novel, Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, interior illustrations by Deborah Topolski, and cover art by C.B. Royal, comes out October 14th. It only took 15 years from start to finish!”
“My debut middle grade novel, Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, interior illustrations by Deborah Topolski, and cover art by C.B. Royal, comes out October 14th. It only took 15 years from start to finish!”
MEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Congratulations, Taylor Tomlinson!
“My book, Goodnight, Western Springs, illustrated by Christine F. Maningo, is the winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025. Goodnight, Naperville comes out in November, 2025.
Congratulations, Taylor Tomlinson!
“My book, Goodnight, Western Springs, illustrated by Christine F. Maningo, is the winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025. Goodnight, Naperville comes out in November, 2025.
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
MEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Congratulations, Taylor Tomlinson!
“My book, Goodnight, Western Springs, illustrated by Christine F. Maningo, is the winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025. Goodnight, Naperville comes out in November, 2025.
Congratulations, Taylor Tomlinson!
“My book, Goodnight, Western Springs, illustrated by Christine F. Maningo, is the winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025. Goodnight, Naperville comes out in November, 2025.
Discover this issue of Illinois' premier literary magazine, by and for Illinois storytellers!
Cover by Sarah Kurpiel
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Cover by Sarah Kurpiel
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November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Discover this issue of Illinois' premier literary magazine, by and for Illinois storytellers!
Cover by Sarah Kurpiel
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Cover by Sarah Kurpiel
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Writers! Illustrators! Teachers! Librarians! #ReadALOUDIllinois Day is December 5th!
Sign up by December 1st on our website:
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Sign up by December 1st on our website:
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November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Writers! Illustrators! Teachers! Librarians! #ReadALOUDIllinois Day is December 5th!
Sign up by December 1st on our website:
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Sign up by December 1st on our website:
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN! APPLY TODAY!
SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund Opportunities:
The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals will award one winning book and one honor book for their dedication to promoting compassion and respect for animals in their readers.
Open through Dec. 1, 2025.
SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund Opportunities:
The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals will award one winning book and one honor book for their dedication to promoting compassion and respect for animals in their readers.
Open through Dec. 1, 2025.
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
SUBMISSIONS OPEN! APPLY TODAY!
SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund Opportunities:
The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals will award one winning book and one honor book for their dedication to promoting compassion and respect for animals in their readers.
Open through Dec. 1, 2025.
SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund Opportunities:
The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals will award one winning book and one honor book for their dedication to promoting compassion and respect for animals in their readers.
Open through Dec. 1, 2025.
BOLINGBROOK-NAPERVILLE & NORTH SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT:
How to Build an Audience (Without Burning Out) with Vicky Weber
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
For more information, visit our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
How to Build an Audience (Without Burning Out) with Vicky Weber
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
For more information, visit our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
BOLINGBROOK-NAPERVILLE & NORTH SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT:
How to Build an Audience (Without Burning Out) with Vicky Weber
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
For more information, visit our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
How to Build an Audience (Without Burning Out) with Vicky Weber
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
For more information, visit our website:
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
NOVEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
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Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NOVEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
NOVEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
NOVEMBER GOOD NEWS!
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois.
To sign up for our newsletter visit
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THE CHICAGO'S SOUTHLAND & NEAR WEST SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT:
Creating a Fantasy Trilogy - Egyptian Based with Michelle Jabès Corpora
WHEN: Thursday, November 6th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
Look for more information on our website
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Creating a Fantasy Trilogy - Egyptian Based with Michelle Jabès Corpora
WHEN: Thursday, November 6th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
Look for more information on our website
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
THE CHICAGO'S SOUTHLAND & NEAR WEST SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT:
Creating a Fantasy Trilogy - Egyptian Based with Michelle Jabès Corpora
WHEN: Thursday, November 6th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
Look for more information on our website
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
Creating a Fantasy Trilogy - Egyptian Based with Michelle Jabès Corpora
WHEN: Thursday, November 6th
TIME: 7 PM
WHERE: Zoom
Look for more information on our website
www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...