Maryland/Delaware/West Virginia 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.
Zoom Social Series
Feb 02, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
A FREE online social for SCBWI Members hosted by MD/DE/WV Regional Advisor Mirka Hokkanen. Geared mostly for illustrators, but authors welcome to jump in too. Hop on zoom to build community with fellow kidlit creators. Ask questions, share wins, ask for feedback on a piece you are working on. These sessions will not be recorded.
PAL Storytime - Registration link below
Feb 10, 2026 - Dec 08, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Come and listen to PAL authors and illustrators read their published book, and discuss their creative process. After reading, members are asked to share an online review of the story and/or request the book at their local library. This is a great time to come and ask questions from PAL members and give something in return. Register for this event via the google from link below.
Critique Partner Speed Dating - MG & YA
Feb 21, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Welcome to Critique Partner Speed Dating! This event is designed to help creators in our region to get to know each other, and find critique partners. Note that we are scheduling two dates for different genres: Saturday Feb 21 at 12pm - MG and YA authors and Saturday March 21 at 12pm - PB, Chapter books and GN authors/illustrators
Critique Partner Speed Dating - PB & GN
Mar 21, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Welcome to Critique Partner Speed Dating! This event is designed to help creators in our region to get to know each other, and find critique partners. Note that we are scheduling two dates for different genres: Saturday Feb 21 at 12pm - MG and YA authors and Saturday March 21 at 12pm - PB, Chapter books and GN authors/illustrators