AZ Events
May 19, 2023
SCBWI AZ - Perfect Pitches Webinar
An immersive workshop on the art of creating an unforgettable hook or "elevator" pitch, what catches an agent's or editor's attention, and what to expect during in-person pitches. We will discuss the elements of a pitch, a query letter, and a synopsis and how each is important in the submission process. Presentation is for all kidlit genres, from picture books through YA.
SCBWI AZ - Picture Book Live Edits Webinar
Carter will select up to four picture book manuscripts submitted by attendees and will edit them live during the workshop. You'll learn how an editor/agent approaches evaluating and editing a picture book manuscript, as well as learn about picture book design, pagination, etc. in ways that will affect the editing of a manuscript.
In-Person & Online Workshops
See above for our next webinars!
Upcoming Critique-Nics (free for members):
East Valley: May 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register @ https://www.scbwi.org/events/arizona-in-person-critique-nic-east-valley-2026
Tucson: June 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register @ https://www.scbwi.org/events/arizona-in-person-critique-nic-tucson-2026
West Valley: June 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register @ https://www.scbwi.org/events/arizona-in-person-critique-nic-west-valley-2026
Flagstaff: July 25, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Register @ https://www.scbwi.org/events/arizona-in-person-critique-nic-flagstaff-2026
EI Meeting
This is a regularly occurring meet-up activity and is FREE for Members
WHERE: Zoom platform & In-person at Tempe Public Library, Study Room 7
DATE: Sunday, May 17, 2026
TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
WHAT: Spotlight with Stan Yan. Stan is an award-winning, American Born Chinese (ABC), Denver-based, writer, illustrator, caractature artist, and instructor. His debut graphic novel, The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, is about a girl born on a day considered unlucky in Chinese superstition, and she starts to wonder if she really is cursed when she’s troubled by visions of doom set to occur on her thirteenth birthday. Find out more at https://www.stanyan.me/
RSVP to: Susan at [email protected]
Hosted by: Susan Foss
PAL Events
Next meeting details are below
WHERE: Changing Hands Phoenix
DATE: May 17, 2026
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
RSVP to: Dianne or Kim at [email protected]
Hosted by: Dianne White and Kim Tomsic
Spark Events
This meeting occurs every two months and is a member networking and meet-up activity that is FREE for Members
WHERE: Zoom Meeting platform
DATE: May 4, 2026
TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm
RSVP to: Kathie at [email protected]
Hosted by: Kathie McMahon and Cynthia Bordelon
Illustrator Events
This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members
Fourth Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
DATE: May 28, 2026
TIME: 6:30-8:00 pm
WHERE: Zoom
RSVP to: Michael at [email protected]
Hosted by: Michael Hale – SCBWI-AZ Illustrator Coordinator
KidLit Mingle Events
These are regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activities and are FREE for Members
Ask Us Anything
First Saturdays every month: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Date: June 6, 2026
Where: ZOOM Meeting platform
RSVP to: Anne Hanovich at [email protected]
Hosted by: Anne Hanovich
Book Look
Join fellow writers and illustrators for a dive into Craft and mentor texts. What makes a PB, MG, or YA novel sell? Let's analyze the factors and explore applying them to our own writing.
Second Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Date: Postponed indefinitely
Where: ZOOM Meeting platform
RSVP to: Patricia at [email protected] or Fawzia at [email protected]
Hosted by: Patricia Franz
Craft Club
Third Saturdays: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Date: May 16, 2026
Where: ZOOM Meeting platform
RSVP to: Kathie McMahon at [email protected]
Hosted by: Kathie McMahon
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MINGLES BY LOCATION:
East Valley In-Person KidLit Mingle
DATE: TBD
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: TBD
RSVP to: James at [email protected]
Hosted by: James Wuerfel
Northern Arizona In-Person KidLit Mingle
First Tuesdays: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Date: May 5, 2026
Where: High Country Motor Lodge, 1000 Route 66, Flagstaff 86001
RSVP to: Stephanie at [email protected]
Hosted by: Stephanie Kohen
***NEW MINGLE*** Scottsdale/PV In-Person KidLit Mingle
Quarterly
Date: June 14, 2026
Where: Flower Child, 12640 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, 85032
RSVP to: Claudia at [email protected].
Hosted by: Claudia Sloan
Tucson In-Person KidLit Mingle
First Saturdays: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Date: June 6, 2026
Where: Caffe Luce, 4205 N Campbell, Tucson, AZ
Please RSVP to: Lori at [email protected] or Lucy at [email protected]
Hosted by: Lori Alexander and Lucy Munguia
West Valley In-Person KidLit Mingle/Show and Tell
Second Saturdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
DATE: May 9, 2026
TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise, AZ 85387
RSVP to: Angela at [email protected]
Hosted by: Angela Morrison