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Congratulations to our Writing winner, Mary Megan Bagnall!

The SCBWI Illinois Region invites you to Choose Your Own Adventure at our 2026 Spring Thaw Event. PLEASE NOTE: This is a half-day event. You will attend either the morning session from 9 AM - 12 PM or the afternoon session, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Registration opens February 9th at noon CDT - limited attendance for maximum feedback opportunities.

2026 SCBWI-IL Spring Thaw - IN PERSON