Ohio: North

SCBWI OHIO: NORTH - Supporting Beginner to Professional Children's Book Creators in Northern Ohio

The SCBWI Ohio: North Region welcomes children’s book writers, illustrators, and translators living in the northern half of Ohio. Our regional community offers inspiration, education, and a sense of community to writers and illustrators of board books, picture books, middle-grade, young adult, graphic novels, and everything in between! Whether you're new to kidlit or a published author, we encourage you to join us to learn and connect with fellow creators who share a passion for books for young readers. Ohio North counties include all counties north of (and including): Mercer, Auglaize, Hardin, Marion, Crawford, Richland, Ashland, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Carroll, and Columbiana.

🔹Featured Events & Info:

RETREAT IS ALMOST FULL! Sign-up Now to Reserve Your Spot - Registration Closes 9/9

SKIPPING STONES RETREAT Oct. 9-11: This intimate retreat is limited to just 28 participants, ensuring meaningful interaction, personalized feedback, and unparalleled access to faculty. Your registration includes: **Full weekend access to three respected children's publishing professionals **Two critiques (one in-person, one written) **All meals **Keynotes & an industry professional Q&A ** Post-Retreat submission opportunities for ALL facutly (12) **Access to the 577 Foundation grounds & historic buildings for writing and creating **Exclusive post-retreat submission opportunities with ALL in-person & off-site faculty **Networking with fellow writers & illustrators and more!

Ohio North Region Map

SCBWI Ohio North serves the following counties in Northern Ohio

SCBWI Ohio North Mission Statement

SCBWI Ohio North strives to help authors and illustrators reach their creative goals through monthly meetups, professional workshops, and critiques while building a sense of community. The Ohio North regional team works to help its members create stories that will reach the hearts and minds of children everywhere so they can laugh, dream, and feel seen on the page.

Want To Join Our Group?

If you live in northern Ohio and want to explore your passion for writing or illustrating children's books, please join our SCBWI Ohio North creative community! As a member, you'll gain access to helpful resources, opportunities to connect with other professionals in the industry, and valuable insights into the art of creating and publishing children's books. Our chapter started in 1990 and continues to serve our members thanks to the dedication of our regional volunteers.

Our History

SCBWI Ohio North would like to offer our sincere gratitude to the wonderful, dedicated volunteers who came before us and helped shape this region into the incredible community it is today.

🔹Ohio North News:

Crystal Kite Honor Award: MAYBE JUST ASK ME! by Katie Mazeika

Congratulations to Ohio North's own Katie Mazeika on receiving the Midwest Crystal Kite Honor Award for her picture book, Maybe Just Ask Me! Katie both wrote and illustrated this outstanding book, making this recognition even more special. We are incredibly proud to have Katie as part of the SCBWI Ohio North community and are thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Katie! We can't wait to see what wonderful stories and illustrations you'll create next.