Upcoming Events
NV 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.
Attend Our Free Monthly In-Person Meetings:
General Info:
Our Nevada monthly in-person meetings are on the first Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted) from 3:30 pm - 4:30pm. In Las Vegas, we meet at the East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room. In Reno, we meet at Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501. Each presentation is followed by an opportunity for questions, networking and socializing. If you are in the area, we invite you to drop in.
October 5, 2025
Writing Children’s Books With More Emotional Depth. Discover how tapping into your emotions can help your writing. Enjoy a writing exercise that will help you pin-point specific emotions and incorporate them into your current work in progress. Guest presenter: Nazanin Ford. Writing Exercise: TBA
Link to Resources Page:
Here you can find recordings of past in-person meetings, presentation slideshows, and handouts.
November 9, 2025
How To Raise the Stakes When Writing Children’s Books. Publishers want stories with real stakes. Enjoy a writing exercise that will help you infuse your writing with more conflict and risk. Writing Exercise: Torture Your MC
Refund Policy
Refunds will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Any refund will be minus Stripe fees and any other expenses. NO REFUNDS one month before an event. NO REFUNDS for Critiques or Mentorships because the payment is already promised to the faculty.
New Events Coming Soon!
We are always planning new events. Check back often to see what's coming next.