SCBWI Texas: Austin

BOOTCAMP: Mastering School Visits (5 hours of Live workshops!)

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Join us on June 21st, from 9 AM to 1:30 PM CST

Ready to turn school visits into one of the most powerful (and profitable) parts of your career? In our immersive bootcamp, you'll learn how to craft engaging presentations, build lasting connections with educators, manage bookings like a pro, and turn every visit into a meaningful experience for students — and new opportunities for your work. Whether you're just starting or looking to elevate your school visit game, this hands-on bootcamp will leave you with the skills, strategies, and confidence to shine.

Welcome to SCBWI Texas: Austin!

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We meet monthly and hold workshops and critique and networking opportunities throughout the year.

Join us on June 14, 2025, at 10 A.M. at BookPeople for for a Q&A session with award-winning local author as we delve into her book, Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills. This picture book biography, co-authored with Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills, illustrated by S.D. Nelson, was recently awarded a 2025 Robert F. Sibert Honor by the American Library Association. Donna will share creative process insights, her collaboration journey with Billy Mills, and the cultural sensitivity that guided their storytelling. Don't miss this chance to connect with a local author whose work continues to inspire and educate.

Our Header Designer

Our website header is designed each year by the winner of our Portfolio Showcase Contest at our conference. Our header was illustrated by our 2024 winner, Keiko Hayner.

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Our Events

Grow your craft, build your career, and connect with your community. Check out our upcoming events.

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Member Interviews

Get to know all of our Austin members as well as the latest news from Austin SCBWI!

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Members ONLY

Find information about our opportunities for our PALs, our Critique Groups, Illustrator Meetups, and our Co-Working Days! These are SCBWI-member-only events and activities.

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Chapter News

Meet our members and find out the latest news from our chapter and our members.

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Awards & Scholarships

Our chapter offers a number of awards and scholarships. Click to learn more.

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Volunteer

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Download our 2025 Master Events Calendar

Meet Our Leadership Team

Anna Alsup
Regional Advisor
Madelyne Oliver
Assistant Regional Advisor
Tiffany Shih
Illustrator Coordinator

Keep in touch

To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email [email protected]. To submit a presentation proposal for one of our monthly meetings or 2026 conference, fill out our Presentation Proposal Form.

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