SCBWI Brazos Valley
If you are a writer, come in
If you are a dreamer, translator, work for hire, a poet, an editor, children’s book buyer...young adult, picture book, middle grade, come sit by the fire
For we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!
The Brazos Valley SCBWI region has been part of the vibrant children's book community in Central Texas for over 35 years! Our region covers the following Central Texas counties: Anderson, Angelina, Bell, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Cherokee, Falls, Freestone, Gregg, Grimes, Harrison, Hill, Houston, Jasper, Leon, limestone, Madison, Marion, McLennan , Miliam, Nacogdoches, Newton, Panola, Polk, Robertson, Rusk, Sabine, Saint Augustine, Shelby, Sherman, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Washington. Welcome!
Holiday Party 2025
Join us to celebrate a year of creativity and community! We'll see you at the Arts Center on December 6th from noon to 2 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. If you'd like to participate, bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange. We will also be collecting used books for Books from Birth, a local charity.
SCBWI member books at the Arts Center Holiday Market
Give the gift of a book by a local artist or work of art by a local illustrator! SCBWI Brazos Valley is proud to offer our members a chance to sell their creations at the Arts Center Holiday Market. Come visit between November 28th and December 20th to find the perfect gifts for the readers and future readers in your life! All proceeds Brazos Valley SCBWI receives at the Holiday Market will be passed on to our sellers. Stop by and support local creators!
Writing Support/Critique Groups
Our Writing Support/Critique groups are officially launching! Critique from fellow creators is a great way to improve and hone your craft. Contact our coordinator, Kathryn LeRoy to get started!
New Meeting time: Join us on your lunch break!
11am - 11:30am Gentle Critique 11:30am - 12:30pm Guest Presentation Our meetings are still the last Wednesday of the month at the Arts Coucil of Brazos Valley and are streamed via Zoom (replays provided).
Would You Like To Present?
Low cost virtual events at your fingertips!
As an SCBWI member, you have access to a global community of creatives and endless possibilities for enhancing your craft. Check out our Regional Virtual Events page often to discover opportunities available to you with the click of a mouse. SCBWI regions are led by dedicated volunteers who are as serious about the future of children's literature as you are. They devote hours of their own time to organizing educational opportunities that benefit the entire SCBWI membership. They coordinate with industry professionals and notable, knowledgeable creators to provide inexpensive programs that enhance the value of your SCBWI membership and allow you to grow your skills at your own pace. Don't miss out on this incredible benefit - bookmark the page and visit it regularly to find new webinars and critique opportunities, all accessible from the comfort of your own home.
Hone your craft
SCBWI webinars offer top quality learning experiences as do our guest presentations. Our monthly meetings offer a safe space for you to practice your presentation skills.
Create! Submit! Publish! Sell!
No matter where you are on your kid lit journey, we are here to support you!
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