SCBWI Events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
Inside the Illustrators Studio: Secrets to Success and Studio Tours - An SCBWI University Offering
May 12, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
3 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
A new 3-part online course specifically for illustrators and author/illustrators who want to take their careers to the next level. The series focuses on using thumbnails to build your story, visual character development, and the secrets to building a winning portfolio. Tuition includes all three classes and access to video replays for 30-days after the final live session. (Classes may NOT be purchased individually). After registering, go to MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO to access Zoom Links. Video replays are available under MEMBER HOME > MY RESOURCES
Virtual Summer Conference 2026
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026
22 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
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. Put your art in front of industry pros in the career-launching Portfolio Showcase and pitch your book to acquiring agents and editors. And get inspired by sessions tailored for illustrators, picture book authors, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, and more. Best of all? You’ll have access to all sessions through September 13th, so you can learn and grow at your own pace. Join us and invest in your passion. It’s time to bring your stories to life!