SCBWI Events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
Virtual Summer Conference 2025
Jul 31, 2025 - Sep 09, 2025
21 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 get inspired by sessions tailored for illustrators, picture book authors, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, and more—no matter your path or publishing background. Best of all? You’ll have access to all 50+ sessions until September 14th, 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! REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9TH. SIGN UP AND GAIN ACCESS TO ALL THE VIDEO REPLAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14. VIDEOS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNDER MEMBER HOME > MY RESOURCES THE WEEK OF AUGUST 11TH.
A Deep Dive Into Nonfiction
Sep 09, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025
3 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
This 3-part online course is designed for children's book creators eager to create nonfiction children’s books that will sell in today’s market. The course will guide participants through research techniques, formats, voice, structure and what the industry is looking for in nonfiction books for children and young adults. Tuition includes all three classes and access to video replays for 30-days after the final live session.