SCBWI 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.
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WHERE STORIES TAKE FLIGHT, 2025 Ohio North Regional Conference: Oct. 3 & 4
Save the Dates! The 2025 Ohio North Regional Conference, WHERE STORIES TAKE FLIGHT will take place at Tri-C Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights on Oct. 3rd and 4th. REGISTRATION opens Aug. 2nd! Mark your calendars now!
Ohio North Region Map
SCBWI Ohio North serves the following counties shaded in DARK blue
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.
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.
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NEW! Ohio North Books:
MAYBE JUST ASK ME! by Ohio North Author-Illustrator Katie Mazeika
Mazie wears an eyepatch and a head scarf, and on her first day at a new school she’s prepared for her classmates to wonder why. And they do, but no one talks to her about it. Instead, wild rumors fly around the classroom that she’s a pirate or a dragon burned off her hair! Mazie doesn’t mind explaining her disability, but can she find the courage to tell the other kids to just ask her?
I MISS YOU: LOVE OTIS by Ohio North Author-Illustrator Christine Grieves
Otis, an energetic pup, has a best friend named Grace. They spend every day together. One day Grace went away. He’s not sure why, but Otis misses all of the fun things that they do, like playing hide-n-seek to simply just hanging out. It’s a “dog’s tale” of unconditional love, friendship and the enduring nature of an everlasting bond.
MY FIRST TOWN: A Building Block Book by Ohio North Former IC Merrill Rainey
Pop out a world of wonder! Watch as young minds come alive as they pop out pieces, then fold and glue together buildings, vehicles, and friendly faces. Making a bustling town encourages hours of imaginative play--perfect for little architects and builders who love the tactile joy of building blocks and Lego-like toys.
IF YOU FIND A FAWN by Former Ohio North RA Kelly DuBay Gillis & Illustrated by Wazza Pink
When you wander in the wild, you might find . . . a baby animal. Would you know what to do? Perfect for nature lovers and curious kids, If You Find a Fawn pairs instructive text with lush illustrations for a beautiful picture book adventure.
BIG BIKE, LITTLE BIKE by Former Ohio North RA Kelly DuBay Gillis & Illos by Jacob Souva
Join a charming cast of characters who discover just how far a different perspective—and one simple bike—can take you. Perfect for fans of books by Brendan Wenzel, Antoinette Portis, and Corey Tabor, Big Bike, Little Bike will wheel riders and readers away on a hilarious and heartfelt journey!
⭐ If you are an Ohio North member residing in Ohio and have a book being released, please fill out the SCBWI Ohio North Book Release Promo Form. ✅
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For questions about our region or our events, please contact ohionorth@scbwi.org.
