Meet WITW Faculty Member Rob Sanders, a writer and teacher known for LGBTQIA+ picture books. Join his breakout session, 'Making Your Writing Personal and Universal,' at Words in the Woods: Allerton. To register and learn more, visit the link in our bio! #witw2024

Welcome Orlando Dos Reis, Senior Editor at Scholastic, to our faculty at Words In The Woods: Allerton! Join us for industry insights and Q&A with Orlando and more! Live sessions and recordings will be available for attendees. To learn more, visit the link in our bio! #witw2024

Join the Near West Suburban Network for a field trip to the Butler Children's Lit Center, tomorrow April 11 at 7:00 PM! Jen Clemons will share how the collections can be used by kidlit authors and illustrators. We'll end with some writing exercises and browsing the collection!

Meet WITW Faculty member Louann Brown: author, illustrator, and problem-solver. Her breakout session in person at Words in the Woods explores novelty books for children. To register or learn more about WITW, visit the link in the bio! #witw2024

Meet WITW Faculty Member Jennifer Wagh, SCBWI Illinois Co-RA & author! Join her 'Pacing and Page Turns to Hook Your Reader' session at Words in the Woods: Allerton! To learn more, visit the link in bio! #witw2024

Calling all writers & illustrators! Join SCBWI-IL's Summer Series for 10 weeks of online programs led by industry pros. Get critiques, ask questions, and level up your work! Register by May 24. Limited spots available. Link in Bio! #SCBWIILLINOIS #writers #illustrators #SCBWI

Join SCBWI-IL Summer Series! 10 weeks of online programs to enhance your writing. $190 fee includes critique. Limited spots. Register by May 24. Perfect for authors, illustrators. FREE Zoom tonight to learn more! More info at scbwi.org/regions/illino…

Join SCBWI-IL Near West Suburban Network May 9, 7:00 PM via Zoom with Michelle Schaub. Learn about crafting picture books through prose, poetry, or something in-between. Click scbwi.org/regions/illino…, 'Free Networks,' 'Near West Suburban Network,' 'Join Zoom.'

The SCBWI-IL 2024 Summer Series is now officially sold out. Thanks to everyone who registered; we're excited to kick off this fantastic event and opportunity to level UP! If you're still interested in joining, email illinois-ra2 (at) scbwi (dot) org to be on the waitlist.

Join SCBWI-IL Diversity Network event tomorrow, May 8, 7:00 PM! Join via Zoom to hear Chicago children's book author and illustrator Jackie Alcántara share insights on her latest book 'JAM TOO?'. Click scbwi.org/regions/illino…, 'Free Networks,' 'Diversity Network,' 'Join Zoom.'

Join SCBWI-IL Near West Suburban Network TOMORROW, May 9, 7:00 PM via Zoom with Michelle Schaub. Learn about crafting picture books through prose, poetry, or something in-between. Click scbwi.org/regions/illino…, 'Free Networks,' 'Near West Suburban Network,' 'Join Zoom.'

SCBWI-IL Congratulations to Antigone D. Blackwell! Agent Wendi Lulu Gu chose her prize-winning YA manuscript, CELESTIAL PROPHESY for the Many Voices Prize! #scbwi #scbwiillinois

SCBWI-IL is excited to announce that Lisa Katzenberger is the 2024 mentor for the Laura Crawford Memorial Mentorship! Details to apply are at scbwi.org/regions/illino…

Today is the release of I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED, written by me, illustrated by Hannah George, & published by Sourcebooks Kids. This book was inspired by a therapy session, and I talked to Psychology Today about my mental health journey. #kidlit psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well-r…

Congrats to our very own Anitra Rowe Schulte the Midwest Region SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner! #scbwi #scbwiillinois

Cloak and Harken First Pages *Free Network* Event on Monday, July 15, 7:00 PM. Head to the link in the image for more info on submitting and joining via Zoom! #scbwi #scbwiillinois #networkevent

Head over to the SCBWI-IL website (link in bio) to apply for the Laura Crawford Memorial Mentorship. Applications open until AUG 7! Winner will work with Lisa Katzenberger Lisa Katzenberger !!! #scbwiillinois #SCBWI

Applications are due TOMORROW 8/7/24 for the Laura Crawford Memorial Mentorship with Lisa Katzenberger Head over to scbwi.org/regions/illino… for more info and to apply! #SCBWI #scbwiillinois

Join SCBWI-IL North Suburban Network for a free live podcast recording of THE SECRETS OF STORY, featuring Matt Bird, Betsy Bird, and James Kennedy! Wednesday, Sept 4, 6:30-8:00 PM at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093 RSVP: thebookstall.com/live-taping-se…

Congratulations to Melissa Rafson Friedman on winning the SCBWI-IL 2024 Laura Crawford Mentorship with this year's mentor, Lisa Katzenberger!