SCBWI Mid-Atlantic

Welcome to SCBWI Mid-Atlantic

Welcome to SCBWI Mid-Atlantic, an active community of children's book writers and illustrators living in Washington DC and Virginia. We hope you'll join us for some of our events, whether online on in-person, to build confidence in your craft and to expand your network of fellow creatives.

Picture Book Sound Design: Rhythm and Rhyme with Carter Higgins

Join Carter Higgins for a webinar that will give you tips and tricks for strengthening the musicality of your manuscripts.

Sustaining a Career in Illustration with Ebony Glenn

A thriving illustration career is built on more than client work alone--it's about sustainability. In this webinar, we'll explore the many ways illustrators can support themselves over time.

From Query to Bookshelf: AANHPI Creators Discuss Children’s Book Publishing

Join SCBWI’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter for an Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month panel for a candid, heart-forward conversation with AANHPI children’s book creators in our region. Panelists will discuss the business side of books—from query to book deal, marketing your work, sustaining creativity, navigating representation, and advocating for authentic stories.

Mid-Atlantic Virtual Illustrator Social

Join fellow Mid-Atlantic Illustrators for a free, bi-monthly, virtual illustrator social where we chat about all things kidlit illustration! See event post for upcoming dates.

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We have some great events and activities coming up! Are you following our region? Let's stay in touch!

Regional Events

Editors & Agents Day: May 2, 2026

Member Good News

Our team

Highlighter Journal

Welcome SCBWI Illustrators

Keep in touch

To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email [email protected].

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