AZ Events

In-Person & Online Workshops

See above for our next webinars!

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, February 1, 2026

TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

WHAT: Spotlight with Julia Pierre Hammond. Julia is a Black and Brazilian picture book author. She writes about everyday experiences that carry a tiny bit of magic. Visit her at juliahammondcreates.com.

RSVP to: Susan at [email protected]

Hosted by: Susan Foss

PAL Events

Next meeting details are below

WHERE: TBD

DATE: TBD

TIME: TBD

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: January 5, 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: January 29, 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: 8:30 am – 10:00 am 

Date: March 7, 2026

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform

RSVP to: Kathie McMahon at [email protected]

Hosted by: SCBWI-AZ Planning Committee Members

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: February 12, 2026

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: February 21, 2026

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform

RSVP to: Kathie McMahon at [email protected]  

Hosted by: Kathie McMahon

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MINGLES BY LOCATION:

Tucson In-Person KidLit Mingle

Second Saturdays: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Date: March 7, 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

Northern Arizona In-Person KidLit Mingle

Fourth Saturdays every other month: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Date: January 24, 2026

Where: Caravan to Scottsdale for the Scottsdale Book Festival!

RSVP to: Anne at [email protected]

Hosted by: Anne Hanovich

East Valley In-Person KidLit Mingle

DATE: January 31, 2026

TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

LOCATION: Panera at Dana Park, Mesa, AZ

RSVP to: Kathie at [email protected] 

Hosted by: Kathie McMahon

West Valley In-Person KidLit Mingle/Show and Tell

Second Saturdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

DATE: February 14, 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