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Registration for the Virtual Winter Conference is NOW OPEN. scbwi.org/events/scbwi-v… Can't attend live? No problem! Video recordings of all sessions will be available to view on the SCBWI website through March 28, 2025. Art by Maya Shleifer. #SCBWINY25 #SCBWI

Congrats to #12x12PB member Deirdre Laide ✍️🌿🌊📚 on signing with her agent, @tracymarchini at BookEnds Literary! Read the blog post for her advice for #amquerying writers! buff.ly/4eo3RjJ #amwriting

Don't miss this free event for Premium Members on Thursday 11/14! A replay will be available after! Register here: scbwi.org/events/state-o…

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts all of Nov. 21 – 23 EDT 🚂Write a new PB draft 🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post 🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrainD… 🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉 🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrain Good luck ✨✨

Surprise! At Home Author is hosting an online PB conference in January! We have 6 agents taking pitches and incredible presenters like Ivan Taurisano (Kids Editor) and Rosie J. Pova 💫 Pre-order SALLY'S MUSICAL TALE 🐍 (and many more!) Registration goes live Black Friday! #WritingCommunity #pb allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc-notify

One week to go — the clock is ticking! ⏳ Apply for a scholarship by November 30 to cover registration for the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge in 2025. buff.ly/46Y8kXl #amwriting #picturebooks

#FirstDraftFriday is TODAY! #kidlit, #12x12PB, #writingcommunity ☑️Read blog ☑️Get inspired by author Lynne Marie - BroomMates Are Flying off the Shelf ☑️Draft a new #picturebook ☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET & optional/for fun ✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea holliewolverton.com/post/firstdraf…

Will we see you soon, Massachusetts? 📖 Swing by the Newton Childrens Book Festival or Concord Bookshop this weekend to meet author Ellen Mayer and pick up a copy of her new book, Gift & Box 💌 🔗 bit.ly/Mayer-Events

It's that time of year again...time to register for #STORYSTORM! Hosted by Tara Lazar, you can register through her blog for 31 days of inspiring blog posts to generate 30 story ideas. Three years going strong, and I can't wait to start! #kidlit #writingcommunity #writerslife

Here's the list of 55 participating agents, editors & ADs for the 2025 #PBParty contest. Wahoooooo! I'll shout out as more yeses come in. To help you prepare, this post has a link to the 2025 Ranking Party (thanks for running it Becca McMurdie) & a participant badge/banner.

Writing a picture book isn’t easy, but having the right guidance makes all the difference. The Picture Book Creator’s Conference is coming up NEXT WEEK, and I promise it’s worth checking out. 💡 #pb #picturebook #WritingCommunity #kidlit

Eastern NY SCBWI member Angela Calabrese has sold her debut #MG novel YEAR OF THE MEATBALL to Chicken Scratch Books. Preorder now: barnesandnoble.com/w/year-of-the-… Release date is February 4th, 2025. #kidlit #middlegrade

When you want to read great nonfiction for kids, these lists are a great place to start! Thank you Melissa Stewart ! celebratescience.blogspot.com/2025/01/best-n…

Librarian Origin Stories. There are varied paths to the profession. Find out how these librarians found their way to the library. hubs.la/Q034RM-80

16 Fiction and Nonfiction Titles for Young Readers in the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires hubs.la/Q036chbk0

CALLING ALL BLACK WOMEN WRITERS! We're here for one reason only and that's to accept new pitches 🌸 We are looking for personal essays with strong narratives on life, love, adventure, and everything in-between! Writers of Color #writingjobs #blackwriters For more info 🧵

Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests. I'm in awe of how amazing these all are! We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo! We'd love to have even more requests for our talented

On Tuesday 22nd April @ 1:30 pm, author, editor & co-founder of Undiscovered Voices Sara Grant is sharing her unique ways to edit and revise a novel with WriteMentor Hub members 📝. Join the Hub today to join live or catch up on the recording bit.ly/4bUFGZt