At our first in-person conference in over two years, we’re launching a brand-new format: Creative Labs. The conference is now built around an intensive workshop model, which will allow attendees to learn so much more and form lasting community connections.

You’ll enroll in a two-day Creative Lab, choosing from twelve options––all taught by some of the most exciting authors and illustrators working today. At panels, keynotes, and socials, you’ll also learn from industry experts, network with fellow creatives, and spend the weekend immersed in the vibrant, diverse world of children’s literature.

If you want to meet one-on-one with agents, editors, and art directors, or have a portfolio that’s ready for the world, please sign up for a critique or the portfolio showcase. There will also be social media consultations available. Please note there are limited spaces available for all of these. And, for the first-time ever, you’ll have the chance to pitch your marketing plan to our panel of experts in our “Piranha Pit.” Move over Shark Tank!

Join the SCBWI at our Creative Labs. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable weekend.