UnBanning Books: What the Industry Really Thinks About Book Banning
Censorship isn’t just a headline. It’s reshaping what gets created, sold, and read by young readers everywhere. Hear directly from the people inside children’s publishing about how banned books are changing acquisitions, sales, and the stories being told. Honest and essential listening for anyone who cares about kids and books. This panel, sponsored by the Authors Coalition of America, is free and open to the public. Conference attendees can access the ZOOM link for the panel under MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO. All others can watch the livestream on the SCBWI YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theSCBWI/streams
The AI Debate: What Children’s Book Creators Need to Know
Industry pros break down the impact of AI on authors and illustrators – the threats, the possibilities, and what comes next for children’s publishing.
Beyond Big Publishing: Alternative Paths to a Thriving Children's Book Career
Traditional publishing houses aren't the only road to success. Discover how book packagers, hybrid publishers, small presses, and self-publishing are empowering children's and YA book creators. Hear from those who are making it work.
The State of Children's Publishing: What's Selling and What's Not
Get the inside perspective straight from acquiring editors and agents on the trends, shifts, and market realities shaping children's publishing today, and what that means for your next project.
