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Illustrator Day AND MG & YA Day—LIVE! in Lancaster 2026

Sep 19, 2026

Lancaster Public Library: Lancaster City Branch

Join us live in Lancaster for a full day of learning for illustrators and children's novelists! This in-person event will feature a track for illustrators and a track for MG & YA writers and translators with presentations and critique opportunities from industry professionals.

Quick Facts

HOST REGION: Eastern Pennsylvania

CONTACT:

LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Monday, September 14, 2026

NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. (Registration for this event is not yet available.)

REFUND POLICY

A $100 programing cancellation fee will be applied from Eastern PA SCBWI for cancellations after Saturday, September 5, 2026. For more information on our refund policy, click here. By registering for this event, you agree that you have read and understand the refund policy for this event. 

2 Events—1 Great Day

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Calling All Illustrators!

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Calling All MG & YA Authors & Translators!

Don't Miss Out!

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Accepting scholarship applications from April 15-May 15

Eastern PA SCBWI and its Equity and Inclusion Team are honored to offer two full Equity and Inclusion/Financial Need Scholarships for our Illustrator Day and MG & YA Day, which will be held at the Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster City Branch, September 19, 2026. Please click "See Full Post" below for details.

Important Dates at a Glance