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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UnBanning Books: Bold Creators Take A Stand
Join top creators and industry leaders for a bold conversation on book bans, legal fights, and the power of stories that must be heard. Free and open to the public.
State of the Children's Publishing Market with Deborah Halverson
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry. A free webinar for SCBWI Premium Members! Recording and handout are in your Member Home / My Resources.
Community news
Congratulations to the June Draw This Winners! July and August Prompt: MISMATCHED
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 JULY and AUGUST 2025 prompt is MISMATCHED.
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 expert tips, resources, and inspiration for children’s book writers, illustrators, and translators to succeed in publishing and improve their creative skills.
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The Official SCBWI Blog
Hosted by Justin Campbell 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.
