Welcome to our Nevada Regional Events Page!

Here you will find our current offerings to help you improve your craft, receive valuable feedback on your work, or enjoy networking with other local creatives.

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.

2026 Mentees - apply now!

Our 2026 Nevada Mentorship Program is now open to applications from potential mentees! Applications will be accepted through October 27th, 2025. Visit our Mentorship Program page for more details and the link to the application.

End of Year Party in Reno!

Saturday, December 6th at 1pm - Join us to share snacks and sips, meet new SCBWI friends, and celebrate a great year! Please RSVP by no later than November 19. Once we know how many are coming, we'll email everyone with the location. Hope to see you there!

End of Year Party in Las Vegas!

Let's party at Red Rock Lanes! Join us for snacks and bowling as we celebrate another great year of being part of a kidlit community. Saturday, December 6th at 3:30pm. RSVP by November 19th.

End of Year Party on ZOOM!

Join us on Sunday, December 7th at 4pm PST to celebrate the end of another great year in kidlit! Open to all Nevada SCBWI members and honorary members (you know who you are!)

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.

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

Link to Resources Page:

Here you can find recordings of past in-person meetings, presentation slideshows, and handouts.

Join our Facebook Group

Keep in touch by joining our private Nevada SCBWI Facebook Group.

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.

Critique Groups

We have several established critique groups. Check out our Critique Group Community page for more information. If you can't find what you're looking for we can help you start a new group.

New Events Coming Soon!

We are always planning new events. Check back often to see what's coming next.