Join Author & illustrator Vicky Fang for a virtual event on May 14th! She'll talk about how to expand your storytelling skills to different categories. Register here: scbwi.org events/writing-in-different-categories-from-board-books-to-chapter-books

Congratulations to Chiêu Anh Urban, who received a SILVER Indigo Design Award in Illustrations for Illusions in Art: Animals!

Looking for feedback on your writing or illustrating? Register for our popular Spring Peer Critique Event to be held virtually April 28, led by our Critique Coordinator, Terry. FREE. Premium members only, please. Find more info here. scbwi.org/events/spring-…

The Junior Library Guild has given Dionna Mann's middle-grade debut, MAMA'S CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS (Margaret Ferguson Books, August 6, 2024) a Gold Standard seal! Congrats, Dionna!

Emily Peace Harrison's debut picture book I'D RATHER BE ME is now available for pre-order! Release date is September 24. Find out more at emilypeaceharrison.com. Emily Peace Harrison

Congratulations to @suefliess, who has two books out today with @albertwhitman! BEAUTY AND THE BEAKER (ill. by Petros Bouloubasis) & KID SCIENTIST: ZOOLOGISTS ON THE TRAIL (ill. by Mia Powell).

Order your copies here! suefliess.com/beauty-and-the…
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Author Hanh Bui is honored to see THE YELLOW ÁO DÀI (illustrations by Minnie Phan) shortlisted for the 2024-2025 Pandabook Awards You can learn more about the awards here: libguides.isb.cn/pandabookaward…
Congratulations! Macmillan Publishers

Our Equity and Inclusion Team is hosting a free SPRING SOCIAL on April 12th!. These amazing authors & illustrators will share their creative journey & the inspiration for their work. Join us! Click here for more details and registration:
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JOIN US for a retreat designed for SCBWI PAL members and advanced writers and illustrators. Our theme is “productivity and connection.” Click here for more information, including a detailed schedule and registration fees: scbwi.org/events/working…

Gabriella Aldeman is ecstatic to share that PAULA'S PATCHES is a Washington Children's Choice Award Nominee! See here for the incredible lineup of nominees and Congratulations, Gabriella! wala.memberclicks.net/assets/Book_Aw… Gabriella Aldeman

We have so many events this spring! Find more detailed information here: scbwi.org/regions/midatl…

Congratulations to Meghana Narayan-PB debut out!, whose debut picture book, A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING, is out in the world! Please consider buying a copy for a child in your life. She has many local events across DC/VA/MD. Sleeping Bear Press

Congratulations @suefliess! CICADA SYMPHONY was named a Blueberry Honor Book. The Blueberry Award, created by Evanston Public Library, is a prominent award for children’s books that strengthen kids’ connections w/nature and fosters action for the planet.
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Join us for an in-person social hosted by SCBWI Mid-Atlantic's Equity & Inclusion team! Register here: scbwi.org/events/spring-…

What has 8 arms but no bones, brains in each arm, three hearts, and can fit into any space bigger than its beak? AN OCTOPUS! OCTOPUS ACROBATICS is available now from author @suefliess and illustrator Gareth Lucas.

Check out the book trailer! bit.ly/3wQQ5G8

Congratulations to Gabriella Aldeman, whose debut picture book, PAULA'S PATCHES, is a finalist for the 2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the picture book/early reader category! Gabriella Aldeman

The ARITHMECHICKS series, by Ann Marie Stephens, is now in Chinese! Here are the first four books. Congratulations, Ann Marie Stephens !

Registration is still open for this event! Library of Virginia has both in-person & online resources for any researcher or writer. Questions? Email Marcie Atkins at [email protected]. Register here: scbwi.org/events/library…

Cover Reveal! Sandy Deutscher Green's middle grade horror-in-verse, Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy, will be released May 14, 2024, by Monarch Educational Services. Visit her website here: www.SandyDGreen. Your new pen pal has a grave secret!

Meet Max, Abuela, and Lorito! Author Gabriella Aldeman is celebrating the cover reveal of her upcoming picture book SQUAWK OF SPANISH, out August 13 (released in Spanish as UN GRAZNIDO EN ESPAÑOL). Celebrate with Gaby by adding to your goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/2021…