Picture Book Study Group for adult readers and writers who want to stay current on new picture books and use picture books as mentor texts for their own writing. Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10 am at Chapters Books & Gifts in Seward.
WHAT:
Picture Book Study Group to read and discuss newly released picture books from traditional publishers. Our goal will be to read deeply to learn about writing picture books and what makes a picture book a hit with kids and the adults who are reading to them.
WHO:
Adult readers and writers who love picture books, specifically:
Adults who write picture books (fiction and nonfiction) and want to study their structures, language, illustration, and other aspects of their creation as mentor texts and to stay current on new picture books being released each month.
Adults who read picture books to children and buy them for children (teachers, librarians, childcare providers, parents, grandparents and others), who want to stay current on new picture books being released each month and choose books that will appeal to their target audience.
Other adults who love picture books and appreciate the skill that goes into their creation!
WHEN:
The first Wednesday of each month at 10 am*, beginning September 2, 2026
WHERE:
Chapters Books & Gifts, 548 Seward St., Seward, NE 68434
WHY:
Because picture books are fun for all ages! Because reading widely and staying on top of their target market is important for anyone who wants to write in any genre! Because knowing what’s out there will help get the best books into the hands and hearts of the kids who need them!
SCBWI members and nonmembers are welcome. Please register the first time you attend so we have an idea how many to expect.
Questions? Email [email protected].
* If you’re interested but can’t attend mornings, email [email protected]. If there's enough interest in a group that meets later in the day or on Saturday we'll start one!