Utah/Southern Idaho

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.

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.

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!