On #AutismAwarenessDay, here are 21 new and upcoming books with autistic characters! From teen romances and queer stories to paranormal romances and science fantasy, you'll find some great fiction suggestions for your reading. Read here: bit.ly/431Seu2

Join us on April 24th for our Worldbuilding Crash Course webinar with the one and only Tracey Baptiste! scbwi.org/events/worldbu…

Tracey Baptiste is coming! Join the webinar: scbwi.org/regions/housto…

What makes a children’s book cover impossible to ignore? Join award-winning illustrator Kaz Windness on Sep 25, 7–8:30 PM CST for a live SCBWI webinar. Learn cover design secrets & submit portfolios for critiques by Sep 18! Scan QR to register. #ChildrensBooks #illustration

Struggling with story ideas? Join SCBWI Houston Sept 8, 6:30–8 PM CST on Zoom with award-winning author Valerie Bolling. Beat writer’s block, spark creativity, and start your next draft! Register: scbwi.org/events/monthly… #WritersLife #WritersBlock #SCBWI #CreativeWriting

Struggling with your story? Join SCBWI Houston on September 8! Critique Group – 5:30 PM CST Share your work and get feedback. Monthly Meeting – 6:30 PM CST Award-winning author Valerie Bolling helps you beat writer’s block and spark creativity. #WritingCommunit #author

Looking for a creative boost? Join SCBWI Houston Tuesday, Sept 9, 6:30 PM CST on Zoom for prompts, sharing, and connection! Learn more and register here: scbwi.org/events/houston… #Bookstagram #SCBWIIllustrators #Kidlit #AmWriting #CreativeWriting #WritersCommunity

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Missed our September Monthly Meeting with Valerie Bolling? Catch the replay before Oct 9! Learn tips to beat writer’s block, spark story ideas, and boost creativity. Watch now: scbwi.zoom.us/.../_QJxPnGGT_…... #WritersCommunity #KidLit #CreativeWriting

Ready to create and connect with Houston illustrators? Join SCBWI Houston Sketch Night Sept 18 | 6–9 PM CST Work with prompts and music or quietly on your own. See our website to register for this free event: scbwi.org/events/illustr…

Children’s Book Cover Workshop – Sept 25 | 7–8:30 PM Learn from award-winning illustrator Kaz Windness! Gain the skills and insights to create book covers that stand out for picture books, early readers, or middle grade. Register now! #BookCoverDesign #illustration

What does it take to sustain a creative career? SCBWI October 6 5:30 pm Critique Group (sign up via SCBWI) 6:30 pm Meeting with guest speaker Cate Via zoom Learn the Unshakeable Artist method to handle rejections, waits, sales, and success. Register today. #author

Looking for ways to build a creative career that lasts? Join us tonight at the SCBWI October Meeting with guest speaker Cate and her Unshakeable Artist method. Critique Group – 5:30 p.m. Meeting – 6:30 p.m. #SCBWI #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #WritersCommunity

SCBWI Houston celebrates the release of Susan B. McCauley’s Merlin’s Apprentice: Sword & Sceptre, out today. This YA fantasy finale to The Mage and Warrior Rising completes Merlin’s journey with courage, magic, and destiny. Follow Susan McCauley and discover the trilogy.

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Missed the SCBWI Houston October meeting? The recording is now live. Watch through the SCBWI Houston News link! #SCBWIHouston #SCBWI #KidLit #Authors #Illustrators #WritingCommunity #Publishing

Ready to create and connect? Join Houston SCBWI Liftoff this Tuesday at 6:30 PM CST for an hour of creativity and community with writers and illustrators. #HoustonSCBWI #SCBWILiftoff #WritersOfX #IllustratorsCommunity #CreativeWriting

Writers and illustrators, ready to spark your creativity today? Join Houston SCBWI Liftoff at 6:30 PM CST for 30 min of prompts + 30 min of sharing and community. Sign up now on the SCBWI Houston event page! #HoustonSCBWI #SCBWI #SCBWIHouston #WritersCommunity #Illustrator

Illustrator Sketch Night is happening today! Join Houston illustrators online from 6–9 PM CST for prompts, music, and creative connection. First time joining? Don’t miss it, and add future sessions to your calendar. #SCBWIHouston #HoustonIllustrators #IllustratorSketchNight

I can’t believe it’s almost Halloween! Writers and readers, what are your favorite Halloween books to read this spooky season? Are you into creepy classics, fun adventures, or magical tales? Comment below and share your favorites #HalloweenReads #WritersCommunity