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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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Hurry!! 🌲Last day to submit a scholarship application for Pocono & the Three Bears Annual Retreat at the Highlights Foundation is FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025!! 🌲www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships #scbwievent #kidlitscholarship
Scholarship window closes Friday!!; Due December 12th (circled); Last Day to Apply!!! ; Pocono and the Three Bears: In Search of Just Right (in graphic border made of twigs and leafy branches); graphic of bear moving toward a triple signpost on the right: "Eastern PA SCBWI," "April 24th–26th," "at the Highlights Foundation"; SCBWI Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators lettering logo; www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships; background graphics of camping icons including tent, water bottle, leaf, fire, mountain, coffee pot, compas, mushroom
December 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Only FIVE spots left! — Register soon! And receive the February webinar free with registration: Querying from Both Sides of the Trenches with Agent Monica Rodriguez www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
Querying from Both Sides of the Trenches with Monica Rodriguez, agent with Context Literary February 12, 2026—critiques available! (graphic camoflauge background. Graphic of hands typing on a keyboard, photo of Monica in Poloroid instant graphic frame "Literary Agent & Director of Brand Management" "with Monica Rodriguez"(in cartoon speech bubble), Context Literary logo "Context (handlettered) Literary Agency"
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 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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💬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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🗣️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
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November 9, 2025 at 11:11 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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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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💬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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💬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
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It's time for Member News! Check out our blog on the last day of each month to find out what our Eastern PA members are up to! @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social @eileenruvane.bsky.social @annelambelet.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/m...
September 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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It's not too late to sign up for PB Author Day and Illustrator Day, which is next Saturday in Lancaster! Registration ends MONDAY. Don't miss out! Check out our interview with presenter Catherine Laudone (Beach Lane Books) by @kcstrocchia.bsky.social.

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September 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Don't miss the chance to apply for a scholarship to the 2026 Submission Shine online critique intensive—Applications due Sept. 15 www.scbwi.org/events/easte... #illustrationscholarship #writingscholarship #onlinewritingworkshop #onlinewritingevent #scbwi
Scholarship opportunity; Scholarship window closes Sept. 15th; Last chance!; Submission Shine 2026 online critique Intensive February 19-21, 2026; graphic of simplified open book emitting a magical sparkly brush stroke reminiscent of fire surrounded by sparkly star-like embers.
September 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Check out this month's edition of Member News! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/m... Featuring @heatherstigall7.bsky.social @fspoesy.bsky.social @annettewhipple.bsky.social and Hallee Adelman
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August 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM