The SCBWI Illinois Region invites you to Choose Your Own Adventure at our 2026 Spring Thaw Online Event. Registration opens February 9th at noon CDT.
Congratulations on Taking the First Step!
This Spring, your writing journey is in your hands!
At Spring Thaw, the story is yours to shape.
- Choose how to attend
- Choose your Compass Quest
- Choose your Adventure Guide
No matter which path you take, you’ll hear from industry professionals during live panels, have post-event, above-the-slush-pile submission opportunities with all of our faculty, and collect feedback that helps guide you in your writing adventure.
Would you rather explore the 2026 Spring Thaw In-Person option?
Who Should Attend?
Any author or illustrator who wants the opportunity to receive feedback on one of their current works-in-progress!
Your Pitch Package is due by midnight on April 18th, 2026, and will be returned by June 6th, 2026.
Not sure if Online is what you're looking for? Check out our Spring Thaw In-Person Option!
All-Inclusive: $99
Your Premium Member fee includes:
- 3 Compass Quest Online Chats on April 10th
- Recordings of all three chats available for unlimited viewing for one month
- Your choice of an ONLINE Adventure Guide
- Written feedback on one, First Page Work-in-Progress
- The opportunity to submit above the slush pile to all faculty. See FACULTY
QUESTIONS? Email Pamela Morgan, Co-RA