SCBWI Rocky Mountain

Welcome to SCBWI Rocky Mountain!

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators includes Colorado and Wyoming. We are an active chapter, with regular events happening year round thanks to our dedicated volunteers and enthusiastic members. We have about 640 members: writers, illustrators, and author/illustrators ranging from beginners to well established professionals. Many of our members are award-winners, both locally and nationally, as well as best-selling authors. We are a welcoming community of creators seeking to deepen our understanding of both the craft and the business of writing and illustrating for children. If this sounds like you, stick around and learn more about our amazing RMC!

2026 Calendar Contest Winners!

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Grand Prize Winner: Katharina Mace

RMC members have voted, and these are the winners of the 2026 Calendar Contest! Congratulations to our winners, and a huge thank you to the MANY talented RMC illustrators who submitted work. The illustration of our grand prize winner, Katharina Mace, will be used as the featured visual of the 2026 Letters and Lines Conference--our 50th anniversary!

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January: Stan Yan

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February: Julie Rowan-Zoch

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March: Sadee Schilling

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April: Amanda Lenz

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May: Athena Lutton

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June: Beth Mehall

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July: Brittany Cicchese

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August: Sydni Nasada

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September: Cindy Lamug

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October: Annie Cauffman

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November: Katharina Mace

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December: Jo Renfro

Rocky Mountain Chapter Announcements

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2025 Letters and Lines Conference

Save the date! Letters and Lines is October 18-19, 2025! Faculty has been announced, and registration opens on July 17.

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Join the RMC Connect Mailing List!

Looking for opportunities to connect with other creators while digging into writing and illustration craft?

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RMC PAL New Releases

RMC PAL (Published and Listed) creators have been busy! Discover new releases out this summer from authors and illustrators in our region.

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RMC Regional Team

Co-Regional Advisor: Stan Yan Co-Regional Advisor: Amy Ellerman Co-Assistant Regional Advisor: Leigh Gaddy Regional Illustrator Coordinator: Hilary Hickman Co-Assistant Regional Advisor: Aaron Hickman

Menu

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Upcoming Events

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2025 Letters & Lines Conference: October 18-19, 2025

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RMC PAL New Releases

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Find an Author or Illustrator for a School Visit

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Mentor Program

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Critique Groups

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Meet the Team

Keep in touch

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