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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 6h

SCBWI Members-are you participating in SCBWI BookStop? Download this badge via the Member Home under the My Resources tab. Use the #scbwiBookStop so we can reshare!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 3d

Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. With the escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country.

Join us.

www.scbwi.org/essential-re...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 5d

Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFuy...

SCBWI Featured Illustrator: Scott Soeder

YouTube video by Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

www.youtube.com

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Scott Soeder. In this interview, Scott shared his fun, graphic art style, his influences and inspirations, and how he creates art that makes children of all ages smile. Learn more about Scott Soeder’s work at www.scottsoeder.com.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 7d

Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts under the hashtag #scbwiArtober2025!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 12d

Mark your calendars! The in-person Winter Conference features keynotes from Meg Medina and Tiffany Jackson and a special interview with Jason Reynolds.

Registration opens October 14. More information coming soon!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 15d

Have you created your BookStop page yet? Make one today! 📚

www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq

#scbwibookstop

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 16d

Join us TODAY for our final session in our Nonfiction Series as a part of SCBWI University!

Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 19d

Apply for the Bologna Illustrator Scholarship 📝

Submissions open until September 30, 2025.

Submissions can be found on the MY AWARDS tab in your Member Home. Members must be logged in to scbwi.org to access their Member Home.

Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 20d

Post your work to Bluesky, Instagram, and in your SCBWI Illustrator Gallery with the hashtag #SCBWIDrawThis.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 20d

Congratulations to the July/August
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Mismatched!" !

Ellie Peterson
IG: @ellie_pete

and Izzy Robe
www.scbwi.org/members/izzy.robe.2

September's prompt is Travel 🛳

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 22d

Join us today for our second SCBWI University session in our Nonfiction Series!

Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 28d

SCBWI BookStop is back! 🎉📚

Put your book in the spotlight with BookStop—SCBWI’s annual showcase created just for our members! Every year, BookStop brings thousands of readers and book buyers right to your stories.

Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 28d

Watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyaO...

SCBWI Featured Illustrator: Shelley Hanmo

YouTube video by Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

www.youtube.com

SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 28d

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Shelley Hanmo. In this interview, Shelley shared how she became an award-winning concert pianist and built a successful journey into illustration for young readers. Learn more about Shelley Hanmo’s work at www.junoniaarts.com.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 29d

Join us today for our first SCBWI University session with Lesa Cline-Ransome in our newest series!

Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to the Portfolio Showcase Gold Award Winner, Merrill Rainey! 🎉

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to SCBWI Member of the Year, Debbie Ohi! 🎉

Head over to www.debbieohi.com or click the link in our bio to see Debbie's work!

@debbieohi.com

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 15

Congratulations to our Bronze and Silver Portfolio Showcase Award Winners!

Amy Sharp
Katria Raden

&

Kara M. Mitchell

#scbwisummer2025 #childrensliterature #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustrations

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 2

Check out all the wonderful artwork by SCBWI illustrator members on the Portfolio Showcase pages. www.scbwi.org/submissions/...
#scbwiSummer25

Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase

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 @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 2

That's a wrap, everyone. Sarah Baker, is right. Take advantage of your SCBWI community to help bring your stories to life. We'll see you next time. 🤗

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 2

Congratulations to the SCBWI Member of the Year,
Debbie Ridpath Ohi!!!
#scbwiSummer25

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 2

"Black Boy Joy" by Bryan Collier
#scbwiSummer25

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 2

"The next generation needs to see themselves in books." - Bryan Collier
#scbwiSummer25

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Aug 2

Creating a book is about trying to get home, to the end of your story. #scbwiSummer25

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