SCBWI Nevada

Splash_pad_.jpg

Join the SCBWI Nevada Community of Children's Book Writers, Illustrators, and Translators

Welcome to SCBWI Nevada—a diverse and vibrant network for children's book creators living in Las Vegas, Reno, and rural Nevada areas. Whether you create board books, picture books, graphic novels, middle grade novels, or young adult novels, we have programs to help you improve your craft and help you bring your work to market. Join us for opportunities to help you grow your career in children's literature.

NV Slider Graphics.jpg

ZOOM Community Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, August 20th from 7pm - 8pm PT for a Nevada SCBWI Community Meeting and Brainstorming Session. Bring your questions and ideas as we begin planning new events (online and in-person) for 2026. If you are on our Nevada Region's mailing list you will receive the link to the meeting. Please contact [email protected] if you are not receiving anything and want to be added.

NV Slider Graphics (1).jpg

Regional Graphic Contest

We are looking for a new illustration to represent our region! We love our cowboy, designed by Ken Lamug, but it is time to choose a new image to represent writers and illustrators of children's literature in Nevada. You must be a member of SCBWI living in Nevada to enter the contest. All entries are due by December 1, 2025. The link below will take you to our entry form. You may submit up to three entries/designs per person.

LV Monthly Meeting Graphics.jpg

Join us for monthly in-person meetings!

Join us for monthly in-person meetings. Network with your local kidlit community, enjoy a free craft presentation, and stay connected. Check our events page for details.

Screenshot 2025-02-07 at 3.03.34 PM.png

Educational Resources

Check out our "Educational Resources" page for learning more about the kidlit industry and craft.

balangay travel - Cindy L.jpg

Nevada Regional Events

1.jpg

WriteRiders Newsletter

2.jpg

Our Published Community

3.jpg

Critique Group Community

mentorship copy.jpg

Nevada Mentorship Program

Meet Our Leadership Team

Bonnie Kelso
Regional Advisor
Jenny MacKay
Assistant Regional Advisor
Sarah Elliott
Illustrator Coordinator
Jacci Turner
Author, Educator
Nazanin Ford
Author, Educator
Stephanie Villamor
Author, Librarian

Meet Our Diversity Leaders

Michael Harley
Author
David McMullin
Author, Illustrator, Librarian
Theri Forey Wyckoff
Author, Educator
Ken Lamug
Author, Illustrator
Cynthia Mun
Author

Keep in touch

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