About

Whether pre-published, self-published, or traditionally published, the SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate Regional Team is dedicated to supporting our members and developing experiences and opportunities so every member can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals. Reach out!

Regional Advisor (RA) - Patty Wurster: [email protected]

Patty is an author/illustrator specializing in writing and illustrating picture books (PB) and illustration portfolio development.

Illustrator Coordinator (IC) - Annisa Glover: [email protected]

Annisa is an illustrator specializing in illustrating picture books (PB) and illustration portfolio development.

Assistant Regional Advisor (ARA) - Carolyn Osborne: [email protected]

Carolyn is an author specializing in writing picture books (PB), middle grade books (MG), and young adult novels (YA).

If you are an NYWCU (New York West-Central Upstate) PAL member and would like to be the voice of our PALs, get involved with Regional Team event planning, and build our PAL community, consider becoming our PAL Coordinator. This position will include FREE SCBWI MEMBERSHIP!

Contact Patty Wurster, RA