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This is the official Bluesky account for the Ohio North chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. #scbwi #SCBWIOhioNorth Learn about us and our events and resources: https://linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Thanks to all who made it a success!

Joann Hill, Katie Carella, Emily Feinberg, Daria Peoples, Lindsay Bonilla, Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Dr. Kristy Boyce,John Rudolph, Jane Smith, Kelly Pelsue, Merrill Rainey, CJ Penko, Kristy Tartara, and Britney Rudowsky group photo at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

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CJ Penko 💡 @cjpenko.bsky.social · 2d

🍸Hanging out at the hotel bar with author Lindsay Bonilla is one of my favorite conference traditions!😄 @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

Author Lindsay Bonilla and SCBWI Ohio North Co-Regional Advisor CJ Penko pose for a picture with big smiles and a hotel bar in the background.

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CJ Penko 💡 @cjpenko.bsky.social · 3d

Such a beautiful, fun piece Olga!! ❤️ I was thrilled to hear you won. You work so hard, are always so supportive to our group, and we are very fortunate to have you join us for so many events. You make our group better and stronger, Olga. Congratulations!! 👏❤️

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Emily R. @rozmuse.bsky.social · 3d

Had so much fun learning and finding community at @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

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Jenn Harney @jennharknee.bsky.social · 3d

Went completely spent. Took no photos. Saw humans I liked. Met new humans. Tank refueled. Thank you so much ‘
@scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social for a great conference. (That’s my elephant on the banner!)

SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 5d

#scbwiohionorth Conference day!

Banner in a lobby announces

SCOW!
OHIO • NORTH
NORTHERN OHIO
SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S
BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
scbwi.org

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Kellie Kleman @kelliearted.bsky.social · 3d

I'm overjoyed to announce that my artwork won the #scbwiohionorth banner contest!
Thank you to the wonderful faculty and our amazing team leaders @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social for an inspiring conference!

SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

Banner Contest winner @kelliearted.bsky.social poses in front of her winning image! #scbwiohionorth

Banner Contest winner kellie Kleman poses in front of her winning image of kids on a roller coaster on a big screen behind her! #scbwiohionorth

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Joann Hill @joannhnyc.bsky.social · 4d

So inspired by the North Ohio SCBWI group! Thank you for a wonderful conference 🙂✨❤️👏

SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 5d

Breakout sessions happening this morning at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
@joannhnyc.bsky.social sharing invaluable Picturebook 101 insights.

Joann Hill stands next to a slideshow slide - Picturebook 101:
From Manuscript to Final Book
Joann Hill Creative Director
Disney HYPERION #scbwi #kidlit

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 4d

Had such a wonderful weekend at the SCBWI Ohio North Conference! I connected with so many amazing authors and illustrators, learned from inspiring editors and agents, and came home creatively recharged. @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Thanks to all who made it a success!

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Emily R. @rozmuse.bsky.social · 4d

Traveling for @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social and I just told my husband, “I spent all my cashflow on books.”

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

Art Show winner @debbiepalen.bsky.social poses for photos 🎨🏆

Debbie Palen poses in front of a screen announcing “art show award winner”

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

Art Show winner @olgasmithart.bsky.social 🏆 🎨
#scbwiohionorth

ART SHOW
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER
Olga Smith poses for photos #scbwi #kidlit

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 5d

“Every NO is a breadcrumb leading you to a YES.” @ecfeinberg.bsky.social at @SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 4d

Had an amazing day at the #scbwiohionorth conference. The books (and the fantastic critique inside the folder!) are my physical takeaways, but I'm also refueled with happiness, inspiration, and hope. Huge thank you to all the SCBWI folx and the faculty who made this conference happen.

Two books, DATING AND DRAGONS by Kristy Boyce and BE THE LIGHT: HOW SHE BECAME ANGELA DAVIS, plus a green folder with a butterfly bookmark and an SCBWI sticker.

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

Banner Contest winner @kelliearted.bsky.social poses in front of her winning image! #scbwiohionorth

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

@terristefanko.bsky.social still full of energy at the end of day 2 of the #scbwiohionotth conference.

Author-illustrator Terri Stafanko sits behind her name placard

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

@cjpenko.bsky.social and @boringstorybook.com basking in the afterglow of a successful #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Brian Kirby and CJ Penko at the SCBWI: Ohio Norh conference.

A neon sign behind them says
READ BOOKS
& Be Kind

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

Heartfelt closing remarks from the amazing Daria Peoples. #scbwiohionorth

Daria Peoples is on stage behind a podium with a large slideshow screen behind her that reads

We Are The Light
Becoming Authors & Illustrators During Uncertain Times
#scbwi #kidlit

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

Great session with @superjane.bsky.social about the Business of Publishing. #scbwiohionorth

Meeting hall with two large sideshow screens :

The Business of Publishing-Everything | Learned the Hard Way

#scbwi #kidlit

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 4d

Lovely lunch “Finding my wings” keynote with author Kristy Boyce. #scbwiohionorth

Author Kristy Boyce on stage at a podium below a large slideshow screen showing her with SCBWI OHIO NORTH members

SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 5d

Breakout sessions happening this morning at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
@joannhnyc.bsky.social sharing invaluable Picturebook 101 insights.

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 5d

@cjpenko.bsky.social holds court to kick off day 2 of the #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference. So many books to celebrate this year!

Screen above a stage/podium says PUBLICATION CELEBRATION
MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED
SINCE SEPT 2023 TO SEPT 2025

CJ PENKO is speaking. #SCBWI #kidlit #ohio

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 5d

Early start today.

#scbwiohionotth Fall conference day 2!

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 5d

#scbwiohionorth conference Pitch Party Panel with Katie Carella, JohnRudolph, @ecfeinberg.bsky.social and @joannhnyc.bsky.social #scbwi #kidlit

Pitch Party Panel photo with Katie Carella, John Rudolph, Emily Feinberg and Joann Hill

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 5d

Prompt & Create session underway! #scbwiohionorth #kidlit

Smiling attendees sit at a table making torn paper art

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