SCBWI Events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
2026 Winter Conference in New York City
Jan 16, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026
25 event
Available seats 151
Marriott Marquis Times Square
Our annual Winter Conference for children's book writers, translators, and illustrators is back with even more options for exploring the many facets of the craft and business of illustrating, translating, and writing books for kids. Highlights include: industry panels, one-on-one manuscript and portfolio consultations, a half-day intensive just for illustrators, the popular Portfolio Showcase and a choice of twenty-eight craft or business breakout sessions. AFTER REGISTERING, GO TO MEMBER HOME > MY RESOURCES TO DOWNLOAD A DETAILED SCHEDULE AND ALL CONFERENCE HANDOUTS.
2026 Virtual Winter Conference
Feb 06, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
13 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Don’t miss this chance to boost your children’s book career! Join us online for exclusive industry panels, hands-on sessions focused on the craft of writing and illustrating children’s books, plus valuable networking with fellow creators. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, gain insider knowledge, or connect with other talented authors and illustrators, this event is for you! If you can't make it to the live sessions, video replays will be available to view through March 15th. TO VIEW VIDEOS, GO TO MEMBER HOME > MY RESOURCES.
Savoring the Sentence - Food, Craft, and Lyrical Prose in Picture Books - A free Digital Workshop for SCBWI Premium Members
Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Through a farm-to-table lens, this discussion-based workshop explores literature and the craft of writing for young dreamers, examining how place, food, land, time, and community shape narrative voice and form. With an emphasis on critical reading and discussion, writers and illustrators will walk away with practical insights they can carry into their own work. The author of The Gathering Table and The Last Stand, Antwan Eady, will be in conversation with SCBWI Podcast host and author, Theo Baker. Video replays will be accessible through March 31st.
Bewitch Your Pitch: Making Your Project Sound Irresistible
Mar 10, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
SCBWI Premium Members Register using the 'REGISTER' button above. Zoom links for Premium Members can be found under MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO. Nonmembers can watch the livestream on the SCBWI YouTube Channel.
The Business of Publishing - An SCBWI University Offering
Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026
3 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
This 3-part online course is designed for published authors and illustrators who want to take their careers to the next level. This course will focus on branding, branching out to additional revenue streams, and navigating relationships with agents and industry partners. Tuition includes all three classes and access to video replays for 30-days after the final live session. (Classes may NOT be purchased individually). You may register for this series through May 21st. After registering, you can access the ZOOM links by going to MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO. Video replays will be available to watch through May 26th. Video replays can be accessed under MEMBER HOME > MY RESOURCES.