SCBWI New Mexico
Welcome to the SCBWI New Mexico Creative Community!
SCBWI New Mexico is a committed community of children's book writers, illustrators, and translators located throughout the state of New Mexico and in the El Paso area of Texas. We are here to support one another on the arduous but joyful journey of creating children's books. Click through this carousel to see what's happening in the region, or scroll down the page to catch up on the latest news and resources.
Write Here, Write Now
Are you struggling to find dedicated time to write? Looking for like-minded folks and accountability? Our monthly writing group meets the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mountain Time at the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center in Albuquerque and spends two hours writing. No prompts, required sharing, or critiquing– just writing.
Kidlit Community
Indigenous Reads Rising
Indigenous Reads Rising is an online resource for teachers, librarians, writers, and readers. It provides book lists of titles by Indigenous creators, articles and guides to help non-Indigenous readers and book professionals understand and respect Native stories, and a robust list of resources to help Native authors hone their craft and pursue publication.
Member News
Congratulations New Mexico Book Award Honorees!
Congratulations to our members Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Laurel Goodluck, Korie Leigh, RJ the Story Guy, Khadijah VanBrakle, Jennifer Bohnhoff, and Linda Wilson, all of whom were honored as winners and/or finalists in the New Mexico Book Awards! Vaunda Micheaux Nelson received the inaugural Paul Rhetts Award for the highest scoring book across all categories. Congratulations all!
Keep in touch
To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email { [email protected] }