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SCBWI-MI 2025 Spring Conference: Making Books Bloom

May 17, 2025

Washtenaw Community College

Sorry! We've reached our capacity and can no longer offer a spot at the spring conference.

Please take advantage of our spring webinars (find them on the Michigan Events page!) and other upcoming SCBWI-MI events.

The 2025 Spring Conference, Making Books Bloom will be on May 17th, 2025 8:00 am- 6:00 pm

Venue- Washtenaw Community College- Morris Lawrence Bldg. 4800 E Huron River Dr.

Registration is closed.


Registration dates and fees-

Early Bird Registration: March 19th - April 11th

Premium (paid) Membership- $160

Preview (non-paid) Member- $200

Student with Premium Membership- $130

Student Preview (non-paid) Member- $170

** Students- contact Jodi McKay ([email protected]) or Anita Fitch Pazner ([email protected]) for discount code.


Regular Registration- Opens April 12th- May 1st (if seats are still available)

Premium (paid) Membership- $190

Preview (non-paid) Member- $230

Student with Premium Membership- $160

Student Preview (non-paid) Member- $200

** Students- contact Jodi McKay ([email protected]) or Anita Fitch Pazner ([email protected]) for discount code.

***This conference is in-person only. No recordings will be made. ***

With your registration, you will receive 2 free pre-conference webinars, a $30 value. Click the link below for more information.

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Spring Webinar Information

Please DO NOT register for these webinars if you register for the spring conference. You will be sent an email with the zoom links. If you can't make it to the conference, you can still register for one or both of these webinars. See SCBWI-MI's Event Page.

Conference registrants will also have the opportunity to pitch your WiP to an agent, editor, and AD! Please read more about the pitch opportunity below.

Only 140 seats are available for this event. Don't miss out on your chance to grab one of them!!


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SCBWI-MI Spring Conference Faculty

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Alex Weiss

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Mina Chung

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Maria Dismondy

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Jean Alicia Elster

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Carrie A. Pearson

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Deb Gonzales

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Kat Higgs-Coulthard

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John Hendrix

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Sarah Rockett

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Hotel and Venue Information

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**SCBWI Policies** Please read

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Conference Schedule

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Spring Conference Scholarships

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Spring Conference Bookstore

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Critiques/Portfolio Review & MSWL Information

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How to Submit Your Pitch

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Portfolio Showcase

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What's on the Breakfast and Lunch Menu?

Questions? Please reach out to SCBWI-MI co-regional advisors, Jodi McKay ([email protected]) and Anita Fitch Pazner ([email protected]).