Putting Women in the Spotlight Read the profile! ow.ly/9xJ350yAQ1r Sourcebooks #sourcebooks #bookgiveaway #giveaway #newbooks Linda Skeers #DinosaurLady #TheBurning #LauraBates #LadyClementine #HeatherTerrell

JOIN US for our SCBWI-Iowa Spring Conference!! Early Bird Registration ends this Saturday, March 7th! Don't miss out! iowa.scbwi.org/events/think-a… #scbwi #scbwievents #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #amquerying #illustrators

3 things #SCBWIDigital Workshops have taught us: 1) “Rewrite the beginning of your book when you finish the book.” -Sara Sargent; 2) “Poke at the knot to raise the stakes.” -katemessner; 3) Color-coded bookshelves are the way of the future.

Crystal Kite voting is open! Cast your vote for your regional favorite by logging into your scbwi.org account. Then, go to My Home Page and choose "Vote in the Crystal Kite Awards" on the left-hand side. We have several Iowa authors on the list. Good luck to all!

Can't wait! Next weekend 🥳

THIS 👏 IS 👏 HUGE 👏. We’re releasing hundreds of hours of unseen footage from the #SCBWIVault. We’re talking #WordsofWisdom from masters of children’s books like Judy Blume, Jerry Pinkney, Laurie Halse Anderson, and sooo many more. Watch it here bit.ly/2WppwlE and subscribe!

TOMORROW! Are you looking for an agent? We're hosting a 1-Day Virtual event to help you find one. Learn more here: iowa.scbwi.org/events/discove… Registration starts tomorrow! Hope to see you there 😍 #amquerying #WritingCommunity

Mark your calendars for MMW 2022! Going to have some awesome speakers and events you won't want to miss. More information to come. #kidlit #writingcommunity #MarvMidwestSCBWI2022

Still a few paid critique spots left for the MG/YA Conference on March 26. Don't miss a chance to have your MG/YA manuscript critiqued - iowa.scbwi.org/events/somethi…

The Spring Picture Book Conference opens for registration Saturday morning! Keep an eye out for that email. Happy writing!

Exciting couple of months ahead of us - MG/YA conference March 26, Picture Book Conference April 30, Illustrator Conference May 21st! Check the website for details.

Thank you so much to Terry C. Jennings Dainese Santos Mike (Michaela) Whatnall Payal Doshi - Children's Book Author and Laura Barbiea for the fantastic presentations at the MG/YA conference!

Reminder - Crystal Kite voting ends April 14. Remember to vote for your favorite books today. scbwi.org/crystalkite-re…

Crystal Kite Finalists have been announced and 2 of the finalists are from Iowa and Minnesota! Congratulations @AimeeBissonette and Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia! Second round of voting is open now.

Remember the 2nd round of Crystal Kite voting closes Saturday. Cast your vote now! scbwi.org/crystalkite-re…

Still some spots available for the May 21st Illustrator Virtual Conference. Sign up now! iowa.scbwi.org/events/somethi…

Registration is now open! Invest in yourself - join us for the Summer Retreat August 26-28 iowa.scbwi.org/events/getting…

A few spots remain for the Summer Retreat at Prairie Wood Retreat Center - invest in yourself and snag a spot iowa.scbwi.org/events/getting…

Join our live SCBWI event in Minnesota August 16 - Superstar Author David LaRochelle will be presenting on writing humor. Free to attend. RSVP today. iowa.scbwi.org/events/david-l…

Spaces are still open for The Mini Blueprint Workshop - January 28. We will work through Author Accelerator's signature Mini BluePrint tool to tighten your story and position it in a competitive marketplace. Picture Books/Middle Grade/YA >> Sign up now! iowa.scbwi.org/events/the-min…