Utah/Southern Idaho

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Critique-a-Palooza

Registration opens May 16th at 11:00 a.m. MDT! Get professional feedback on your manuscript or illustration portfolio from an agent, editor, or art director who works in children's publishing—for just $65 per critique for SCBWI members! (Limit two per participant.) We've lined up six agents, six editors, and one art director to choose from. And for a 5-month window following the event, all participants are invited to query any of the 13 faculty members who are a fit for their work.

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Fall Workshop & Critique

Save the date for October 18, 2025! Join us for a day of learning and opportunity! Sign up for one of our morning workshops taught by four special guests. In the afternoon, you’ll join a breakout session by a published children’s author or illustrator of your choice AND a 1 1/2-hour First Look critique by one of our Special Guests. That's right, every attendee will get their first pages or artwork looked at by a special guest! Located in Millcreek, Utah.

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The Best #KidLit Creators in the West!

Welcome to the Utah/Southern Idaho chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). We offer local events, critique groups, and meet-ups for children's book writers and illustrators from St. George to Boise. Whether you're a professional author or still in the pre-published phase of your career, we're so glad you're here!

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Critique-a-Palooza 2025

Get professional feedback on your manuscript or illustration portfolio from an agent, editor, or art director who works in children's publishing—for just $65 per critique for SCBWI members! (Limit two per participant.) Choose from six agents, six editors, and one art director. Manuscripts are due June 13, 2025 and will be returned July 25th. Then, for a 5-month window following the event, all participants are invited to query any of the 13 faculty members who are a fit for their work.

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Fall Workshop & Critique 2025

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 18th for a day of hands-on learning from industry experts, with focused workshops led by special guests and critique groups with published authors and illustrators. To be held in the Millcreek area, near the mouth of Parley's Canyon in Utah.

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To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email { [email protected] }

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