The Empire State 24 Hour Children's Book Challenge

Nov 08, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025

Online event

This November, we’re kicking off a first-ever 24-hour New York kidlit creation marathon to get us ready for SCBWI's Winter Conference! Join kidlit writers and illustrators on Zoom to work on your ideas with support, prompts, check-ins, from RT Volunteer hosts and other kidlit creators. Share your progress and maybe even create a little social media buzz!

SCBWI New York chapters present: 

The Empire State 24 Hour Children's Book Challenge

If you can MAKE IT there you'll make it anywhere!

This November, in lead-up to the NY conference and inspired by the city that never sleeps...

We challenge Writers and Illustrators to bring their ideas to life with us at this first ever New York marathon of creation. 

You'll join creators on zoom with an idea for your next manuscript, portfolio piece, dummy, or anything you've been dreaming of bringing to life.

For 24 hours you'll find moderated support, accountability, camaraderie, and help if you get stuck. Plus scheduled check ins, sharing opportunities,

prompts and a hashtag to document your progress and create buzz on social media throughout the event. 


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