Meet the 2026 SCBWI Winter Conference Sponsors: MFA Programs & Children's Book Printing Services
SCBWI is proud to welcome our 2026 Winter Conference sponsors—trusted partners who support children's book authors, illustrators, and translators in their creative journeys.
Our sponsor universities -- Hollins University, The New School, and the University of San Francisco -- offer distinguished MFA programs in Writing for Children and Young Adults. These top-ranked institutions provide aspiring and established creators with the craft development and community needed to bring exceptional stories to young readers.
On Press Printing delivers professional printing services designed specifically for children's book creators. Whether you're self-publishing your debut picture book or producing a YA novel, On Press helps transform your manuscript into a beautifully printed book that connects with readers.
Connect with Our Sponsors at the Conference
We encourage all attendees to visit our sponsor booths, explore MFA program opportunities, and discover printing solutions tailored to the children's book community.
Our 2026 New York Winter Conference Sponsors
Partner with SCBWI as a Conference Sponsor
Elevate your brand and connect directly with a vibrant community of children's book professionals by becoming a sponsor of the SCBWI Conference.
We offer a range of packages with customizable benefits designed to put your organization at the forefront, whether you're joining us in person or online. As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy:
- Prime exhibit space to feature your products or services
- Targeted pre-conference promotion via email, our Insight newsletter, and social media
- Sponsor recognition on our website and on-site branding
Amplify your presence with exclusive add-on opportunities
- Hosting our Industry Networking Party
- Facilitating or branding Attendee Meetups
- Sponsoring Coffee Breaks
- Branding on conference bags or attendee lanyards
- Advertising on the SCBWI Podcast
Sponsorship Tiers for the 2026 New York Conference
There are three sponsorship tiers available to connect your business, organization, or institution to with the SCBWI audience. Contact us today to learn how to become a sponsor at the next big SCBWI event.
Sponsorship inquiries:
Tammy Brown
Director, Marketing and Communication Strategy
SCBWI Conference Sponsors connect with a global community of children's book creators.
Sponsor a conference scholarship to spotlight your brand and elevate creators of books for young readers.
Introduce attendees to your institution
Share your education programs. Our attendees are here to grow!
Connect your services to a creative community
Become an industry partner. Share your organization to create change!
Learn how authors are fighting to protect the freedom to read
Get informed about issues in the publishing industry
Sponsor a networking event and directly engage with conference attendees
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