Illinois

Welcome to Illinois! 
Looking to explore your passion for writing or illustrating children's books? As a member you'll gain access to an array of helpful resources, including information on upcoming events, opportunities to connect with other professionals in the industry, and valuable insights on the art of creating and publishing children's books.

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SCBWI Illinois

<p>The SCBWI Illinois region welcomes children’s book writers, illustrators, and translators living all across Illinois. Our regional community offers inspiration, education, and community. Join us for opportunities designed to help you grow your career in children’s literature and network with others as passionate about it as you!</p>

Welcome to SCBWI Illinois!

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2026 Fall Harvest Masthead Contest

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Applications for Assistant Regional Advisor open now!

Check out the GOOD NEWS complete with Regional Calendar of free programs and opportunities!

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Regional Calendar and Good News

Anyone can attend any Network, anywhere at anytime! Live, in-person and online meetings are FREE + OPEN TO ALL! Networks focus on craft and industry programming and are our first point of outreach with the wider creative community. See if we're the "write" #kidlit community for you.

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Free Programming: IL Networks

Discover this issue of Illinois' premier literary magazine, by and for Illinois storytellers!

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Read THE PRAIRIE WIND

Our new directory will be shared at AISLE and with Illinois booksellers to drive teachers and librarians from their websites to our directory to find presenters for school visits and literacy nights!

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#ReadLOCALIllinois Directory

Select Illinois as your Region as you complete the instructions to receive valuable information sent directly to members from your Illinois region.

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Opportunities

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2026 Many Voices Prize

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Prairie Wind

Regional Good News

Free Networks

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Illinois Regional Events

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New to SCBWI-IL?

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Regional Virtual Events

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Membership

Becoming a translator

Meet Our Leadership Team

<h2>Keep in touch</h2><p>To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email illinois-ra@scbwi.org</p>

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