Texas: Austin Regional events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
COMMUNITY EVENT: A day at the Austin Zoo! NEW DATE: June 6th
Jun 06, 2026
2 event
Unlimited seats
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736
NEW DATE: June 6th, 11-3pm! Watch stories come to life as local authors and illustrators sketch animals, dream up playful tales, and read children’s books inspired by the sights and sounds around them! Did you know? The Austin Zoo is a rescue zoo, working to care and rehabilitate animals!
JUNE MONTHLY MEETING: Things I Wish I Knew from Day One, from PB Author Glenn Hightower
Jun 13, 2026
1 event
Unlimited seats
BookPeople 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
In Things I Wish I Knew from Day One, picture book author Glenn Hightower shares the lessons, missteps, and hard-earned insights he wishes he’d had at the start of his writing journey. Drawing from his path from railroad engineer to traditionally published author, Glenn offers practical advice, honest reflections, and encouragement for writers at any stage. This presentation demystifies the picture book process while emphasizing perseverance, purpose, and passion. Attendees will leave inspired, informed, and better equipped to navigate their own creative paths.
JUNE WEBINAR SERIES: Comp Titles & Query Wrangling 101
Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026
3 event
Unlimited seats
Austin Public Library: University Hills Branch; Room: East-Central
June brings you back-to-back webinars, in-person & online + recordings! 6/16: Beyond "X Meets Y": Crafting Effective Comp Titles & 6/18: Query Wrangling 101: A Systematic Approach to Submission Sanity
BOOTCAMP: Kill your darlings! Self-editing & critiquing others - for novel, PB, and illustration
Jul 12, 2026
6 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Our 3rd Bootcamp for 2026 is here to help you start revising your work! We have some incredible faculty ready to take you on your revision journey from understanding your first draft, learnings along the way, and understanding how to interpret & implement feedback. Additional AMA, pitch, zoom, and critique sessions available in limited supply.