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 throughout their careers.
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Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? Wherever you are in your publishing journey, the Virtual Summer Conference provides an opportunity for growth, creativity, and connection. Dive into every aspect of the children’s book world, from writing and illustrating to translating, marketing, and self-publishing.
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SCBWI University
SCBWI University is your gateway to mastering the latest industry trends. Enroll and take your creative journey to the next level. Registration is still open for our Picture Book series (which you can watch on video replay) and the Artists' series which starts May 6th.
Drawn to the Story: Unlock the Power of Visual Narrative - The Next Series in SCBWI University is Open!
This 3-part online course is designed for children's book illustrators ready to refine their work with an eye toward publication.
SCBWI Crystal Kite Award is Open for Submission!
The Crystal Kite Awards are open for submission. Watch videos about member benefits, including the Crystal Kite Awards, that are available when you join. These exclusive videos will show you how to unlock powerful SCBWI resources and level up your craft. The Welcome video is free to watch on YouTube. All others are accessible to members only.
Community news
Congratulations DrawThis Winners! APRIL Prompt: ASTRONOMY
Congratulations to our #SCBWIDrawThis winners! Practice your craft and build you portfolio by participating in monthly art prompts. Member Illustrators can post their DrawThis! entries on Twitter and Instagram with the tag #SCBWIDrawThis to enter and have your art seen by industry pros. The MAY 2025 prompt is JUST DANCE!
SCBWI at NCTE
SCBWI hosted the panel Teaching with Books that Open Hearts, Offer Hope, and Provide Connection around Mental Health, with speakers Ann Jacobus, Nancy Bo Flood, SD Nelson, and Torrey Maldonado. Premium members check your news feed for information on how to apply to NCTE through SCBWI.
Free Digital Workshop Available to Premium Members
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson presents a rich snapshot of the children’s publishing industry and marketplace, including book sales and acquisition trends, imprint launches and closures, developments in AI and book banning, and the latest on the middle grade market. This video will be available in your MEMBER HOME under the MY RESOURCES Library for the next six months.
Laurent Linn Joins Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Board of Directors
SCBWI is thrilled to announce the election of Laurent Linn as president of its board of directors. Linn assumes this role effective immediately. He has been involved with SCBWI for over 22 years as faculty at global and regional conferences, a member of the SCBWI Advisory Council, and a committee member responsible for planning illustrator programming at global conferences.
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Discover curated resources and expert guidance to help you navigate the world of children’s book publishing. Writers, translators, or illustrators will find inspiration and practical tips to elevate their craft.
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The Official SCBWI Blog
Hosted by Lee Wind and monthly guest-bloggers, the SCBWI Blog contains industry news, interviews, and in-depth posts addressing everything from book promotion, to school visits, timely issues and more! Two new posts each week!
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The Haunted States of America
SCBWI has teamed up with Godwin Books to bring you a spine-chilling anthology of ghost and folk stories, one for each of the Haunted States of America. Featuring 52 SCBWI writers, including Ellen Hopkins, Rae Rose, Daniel Barlekamp, TeMika Grooms, Aixa Perez- Prado, Paul Lubaczewski, Jan Eldredge, and many more.