SCBWI Wisconsin

Welcome! SCBWI Wisconsin is an active community of chlldren's book writers, illustrators, and translators living in the US state of Wisconsin. Join SCBWI-WI for an array of inspirational resources, including online and in-person educational events, opportunities to connect with other professionals in the industry, and valuable insights on the art of creating and publishing children's books.

SCBWI Wisconsin offers engaging events. Check out the newest ones. See the Events tile on the webpage or News for You for more information.

Join Southwest Area Rep Samantha Cora Haas as she moderates a panel featuring SCBWI members Christine DeSmet and Brooke Baumon on how to query. RSVP preferred by 7/6 to Samantha Cora at [email protected]

Please join us on August 8th! Questions? Contact Erin Krase-Minchk ([email protected]) RSVP “YES” at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOX_mRlbahgf5vgrUs6dU6nOmFphbU3iIIFwhG6RGpeb1clQ/viewform

Adam Blackman presents "Writing Realistic Fiction that Resonates". Join us on July 20th at 7 PM Central. This webinar offers a submission opportunity! Register to attend at: https://www.scbwi.org/events/july-20-scbwi-wi-get-real-webinar/register-info

SCBWI Wisconsin is offering exciting, informative online or in-person events as part of the Engaging Stories Series. Register for as many as you want! Buy a season pass to see them all.

Be sure to register for the Engaging Stories in-person Conference. Early-bird (best price) registration ends June 30. Click the Events Tile on this web page.

Join us July 16 at 7 PM Central to meet three great authors with recently published books. That's followed by a panel from Books and Company to talk about the great things being done by indie bookstores. Copy and paste this link to register: https://www.scbwi.org/events/july-16-2026-book-buzz-and-beyond/register-info

Celebrate World Kidlit Month with eight dynamic, 20-minute presentations. From picture book basics to querying, portfolios, and publishing paths, each session includes time for questions, so you can connect, learn, and move your work forward. Join us all month long for this fast-paced, inspiring series created for writers and illustrators ready to grow their careers. Replay recordings available until October 31st. You can register anytime. This series is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America.Register on the SCBWI Illinois webpage at: https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-concept-to-career

Presented jointly by SCBWI Wisconsin and Illinois. The event is free. This series is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America.Register on the SCBWI Illinois webpage at: https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-concept-to-career

Presented jointly by SCBWI Wisconsin and Illinois. The event is free. This series is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America.Register on the SCBWI Illinois webpage at: https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-concept-to-career