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Curious about what an editor or agent does for an author or illustrator?
This recorded webinar is open to SCBWI members and non-members, with time for Q&A and a 30-day submission opportunity for PB, GN, MG & YA.
September 26th
10 am Pacific Time
Register Now: www.scbwi.org/events/sfsou...
This recorded webinar is open to SCBWI members and non-members, with time for Q&A and a 30-day submission opportunity for PB, GN, MG & YA.
September 26th
10 am Pacific Time
Register Now: www.scbwi.org/events/sfsou...
September 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Curious about what an editor or agent does for an author or illustrator?
This recorded webinar is open to SCBWI members and non-members, with time for Q&A and a 30-day submission opportunity for PB, GN, MG & YA.
September 26th
10 am Pacific Time
Register Now: www.scbwi.org/events/sfsou...
This recorded webinar is open to SCBWI members and non-members, with time for Q&A and a 30-day submission opportunity for PB, GN, MG & YA.
September 26th
10 am Pacific Time
Register Now: www.scbwi.org/events/sfsou...
SCBWI Long Island Presents: First pages with Literary Agent Christine Goss
Date of the Event: 10-7-26
Start time of the Event: 7 pm
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Date of the Event: 10-7-26
Start time of the Event: 7 pm
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September 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
SCBWI Long Island Presents: First pages with Literary Agent Christine Goss
Date of the Event: 10-7-26
Start time of the Event: 7 pm
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Date of the Event: 10-7-26
Start time of the Event: 7 pm
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Playful Flexibility: The Key to Building a Career that Lasts with illustrator/author Linda Bleck on September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm.
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September 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Playful Flexibility: The Key to Building a Career that Lasts with illustrator/author Linda Bleck on September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm.
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First Looks with LBYR Editor Ruqayyah Daud
What do industry professionals look for when they read the first pages for manuscripts? Ruqayyah Daud, senior editor at Little Brown Books For Young Readers will offer feedback first manuscript page submissions
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/MD-fi...
What do industry professionals look for when they read the first pages for manuscripts? Ruqayyah Daud, senior editor at Little Brown Books For Young Readers will offer feedback first manuscript page submissions
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/MD-fi...
August 31, 2026 at 3:20 PM
First Looks with LBYR Editor Ruqayyah Daud
What do industry professionals look for when they read the first pages for manuscripts? Ruqayyah Daud, senior editor at Little Brown Books For Young Readers will offer feedback first manuscript page submissions
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/MD-fi...
What do industry professionals look for when they read the first pages for manuscripts? Ruqayyah Daud, senior editor at Little Brown Books For Young Readers will offer feedback first manuscript page submissions
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/MD-fi...
SCBWI Long Island Presents: What a Character! by Scott Magoon
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August 28, 2026 at 11:27 AM
SCBWI Long Island Presents: What a Character! by Scott Magoon
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If you happen to be in the Brooklyn area, join me at @phbookstores.bsky.social IC!
We’ll read O’win, we’ll chat & talk all things science. And I’ll sign some books! (I have a special Moon stamp bc why not)! Sunday, August 30th.
#lunareclipse #stem #kidsbooks @friederikeablang.bsky.social
We’ll read O’win, we’ll chat & talk all things science. And I’ll sign some books! (I have a special Moon stamp bc why not)! Sunday, August 30th.
#lunareclipse #stem #kidsbooks @friederikeablang.bsky.social
August 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM
If you happen to be in the Brooklyn area, join me at @phbookstores.bsky.social IC!
We’ll read O’win, we’ll chat & talk all things science. And I’ll sign some books! (I have a special Moon stamp bc why not)! Sunday, August 30th.
#lunareclipse #stem #kidsbooks @friederikeablang.bsky.social
We’ll read O’win, we’ll chat & talk all things science. And I’ll sign some books! (I have a special Moon stamp bc why not)! Sunday, August 30th.
#lunareclipse #stem #kidsbooks @friederikeablang.bsky.social
Wednesday 2nd September at 7:30pm
Too many ideas, not enough time, paralysis when faced with a blank page, the inability to finish what you start — these aren't character flaws.
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Too many ideas, not enough time, paralysis when faced with a blank page, the inability to finish what you start — these aren't character flaws.
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August 23, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Wednesday 2nd September at 7:30pm
Too many ideas, not enough time, paralysis when faced with a blank page, the inability to finish what you start — these aren't character flaws.
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Too many ideas, not enough time, paralysis when faced with a blank page, the inability to finish what you start — these aren't character flaws.
www.scbwi.org/events/engla...
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 5-6 pm CDT (Central Daylight Savings Time)
Location: On Zoom/ This event will be recorded.
Cost: $15 members/$25 non-members
Title: Changing Lanes: The Picture Book to Graphic Novel Transition with author-illustrator Daniel Miyares
Time: 5-6 pm CDT (Central Daylight Savings Time)
Location: On Zoom/ This event will be recorded.
Cost: $15 members/$25 non-members
Title: Changing Lanes: The Picture Book to Graphic Novel Transition with author-illustrator Daniel Miyares
August 14, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 5-6 pm CDT (Central Daylight Savings Time)
Location: On Zoom/ This event will be recorded.
Cost: $15 members/$25 non-members
Title: Changing Lanes: The Picture Book to Graphic Novel Transition with author-illustrator Daniel Miyares
Time: 5-6 pm CDT (Central Daylight Savings Time)
Location: On Zoom/ This event will be recorded.
Cost: $15 members/$25 non-members
Title: Changing Lanes: The Picture Book to Graphic Novel Transition with author-illustrator Daniel Miyares
SCBWI Long Island Presents: What a Character! by Scott Magoon
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August 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
SCBWI Long Island Presents: What a Character! by Scott Magoon
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Finding an Agent with Mirka Hokkanen
May 21, 2026
Online event
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In this webinar, centered on practical steps, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen will share her process of finding and researching agents.
#scbwi
May 21, 2026
Online event
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In this webinar, centered on practical steps, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen will share her process of finding and researching agents.
#scbwi
May 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Finding an Agent with Mirka Hokkanen
May 21, 2026
Online event
www.scbwi.org/events/findi...
In this webinar, centered on practical steps, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen will share her process of finding and researching agents.
#scbwi
May 21, 2026
Online event
www.scbwi.org/events/findi...
In this webinar, centered on practical steps, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen will share her process of finding and researching agents.
#scbwi
Member News
'Brian Heinz
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My newest book, “Adirondack Spring,” was released as a hardbound picture book at the end of April by North Country Books.
I’ll be speaking and reading from 1:30 to 2:00 at the Gold Coast Book Fair in Oyster Bay on Sunday, May 17th.
'Brian Heinz
www.brianheinz.com
My newest book, “Adirondack Spring,” was released as a hardbound picture book at the end of April by North Country Books.
I’ll be speaking and reading from 1:30 to 2:00 at the Gold Coast Book Fair in Oyster Bay on Sunday, May 17th.
May 14, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Member News
'Brian Heinz
www.brianheinz.com
My newest book, “Adirondack Spring,” was released as a hardbound picture book at the end of April by North Country Books.
I’ll be speaking and reading from 1:30 to 2:00 at the Gold Coast Book Fair in Oyster Bay on Sunday, May 17th.
'Brian Heinz
www.brianheinz.com
My newest book, “Adirondack Spring,” was released as a hardbound picture book at the end of April by North Country Books.
I’ll be speaking and reading from 1:30 to 2:00 at the Gold Coast Book Fair in Oyster Bay on Sunday, May 17th.
A Half Day Event with Literary Agent Carter Hasegawa of Tugeau2
SCBWI Kansas-Missouri
$25 members/$40 non-members
June 13, 2026 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT (with an hour break for lunch between 11:30 and 12:30)
On Zoom
Link to register: www.scbwi.org/events/a-hal...
#scbwi
#ksmo_scbwi
SCBWI Kansas-Missouri
$25 members/$40 non-members
June 13, 2026 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT (with an hour break for lunch between 11:30 and 12:30)
On Zoom
Link to register: www.scbwi.org/events/a-hal...
#scbwi
#ksmo_scbwi
May 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM
A Half Day Event with Literary Agent Carter Hasegawa of Tugeau2
SCBWI Kansas-Missouri
$25 members/$40 non-members
June 13, 2026 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT (with an hour break for lunch between 11:30 and 12:30)
On Zoom
Link to register: www.scbwi.org/events/a-hal...
#scbwi
#ksmo_scbwi
SCBWI Kansas-Missouri
$25 members/$40 non-members
June 13, 2026 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT (with an hour break for lunch between 11:30 and 12:30)
On Zoom
Link to register: www.scbwi.org/events/a-hal...
#scbwi
#ksmo_scbwi
Maria Wen Adcock will be doing an author reading at:
Published
47 Green St, Huntington, NY 11743
Friday, May 29th at 5PM
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Published
47 Green St, Huntington, NY 11743
Friday, May 29th at 5PM
biculturalmama.com
May 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Maria Wen Adcock will be doing an author reading at:
Published
47 Green St, Huntington, NY 11743
Friday, May 29th at 5PM
biculturalmama.com
Published
47 Green St, Huntington, NY 11743
Friday, May 29th at 5PM
biculturalmama.com
Long Island presents: Characters That Drive the Plot with Vicky Weber
May 28, 2026
7 p.m. EST
Great plots become extraordinary when driven by characters who feel real and whose choices shape the action.
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May 28, 2026
7 p.m. EST
Great plots become extraordinary when driven by characters who feel real and whose choices shape the action.
www.scbwi.org/events/long-...
April 30, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Long Island presents: Characters That Drive the Plot with Vicky Weber
May 28, 2026
7 p.m. EST
Great plots become extraordinary when driven by characters who feel real and whose choices shape the action.
www.scbwi.org/events/long-...
May 28, 2026
7 p.m. EST
Great plots become extraordinary when driven by characters who feel real and whose choices shape the action.
www.scbwi.org/events/long-...
Special thanks to Maeve Norton for her presentation: Finding Your Visual Voice on April 26th.
A pleasure to have Maeve present to our chapter and hear her insights into the creative process and her own journey.
Thanks again.
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A pleasure to have Maeve present to our chapter and hear her insights into the creative process and her own journey.
Thanks again.
www.maevenorton.com
April 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Special thanks to Maeve Norton for her presentation: Finding Your Visual Voice on April 26th.
A pleasure to have Maeve present to our chapter and hear her insights into the creative process and her own journey.
Thanks again.
www.maevenorton.com
A pleasure to have Maeve present to our chapter and hear her insights into the creative process and her own journey.
Thanks again.
www.maevenorton.com
Find your story seeds and the images you need to illustrate them! Illustration isn’t drawing; it’s storytelling through pictures. You are a storyteller!May 2nd, 3:30pm AKST
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Story Telling Through Pictures with Andy J Pizza
Find your story seeds and the images you need to illustrate them! Illustration isn’t drawing; it’s storytelling through pictures. You are a storyteller! But how do you know what stories you have to te...
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April 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Find your story seeds and the images you need to illustrate them! Illustration isn’t drawing; it’s storytelling through pictures. You are a storyteller!May 2nd, 3:30pm AKST
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www.scbwi.org/events/story...
One critique spot left. Take this opportunity to share your work with an industry professional.
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April 16, 2026 at 11:17 AM
One critique spot left. Take this opportunity to share your work with an industry professional.
www.scbwi.org/events/long-...
www.scbwi.org/events/long-...
Telling Your Story: An Introduction to Children’s Book Publishing
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
10 am
Zoom
Register here:
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
10 am
Zoom
Register here:
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April 13, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Telling Your Story: An Introduction to Children’s Book Publishing
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
10 am
Zoom
Register here:
scbwi.zoom.us/mee.../regis...
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
10 am
Zoom
Register here:
scbwi.zoom.us/mee.../regis...
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💬SCBWI Nevada region is hosting a webinar!—connect with yourself to connect with your audience!⚡April 11 with SUzanne Morgan Williams www.scbwi.org/events/nevad... ⚡ @bonniekelso.bsky.social @sarah-picturebook.bsky.social #scbwievent #writingwebinar #picturebookheart #writingemotion #kidlit
March 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM
💬SCBWI Nevada region is hosting a webinar!—connect with yourself to connect with your audience!⚡April 11 with SUzanne Morgan Williams www.scbwi.org/events/nevad... ⚡ @bonniekelso.bsky.social @sarah-picturebook.bsky.social #scbwievent #writingwebinar #picturebookheart #writingemotion #kidlit
In this workshop, Scholastic Art Director and Illustrator Maeve Norton will explore the difference between style and visual voice, breaking down not only how to find yours but also how to make it heard in the publishing industry.
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@maevenn
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March 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
In this workshop, Scholastic Art Director and Illustrator Maeve Norton will explore the difference between style and visual voice, breaking down not only how to find yours but also how to make it heard in the publishing industry.
www.scbwi.org/events/long-...
#scbwi #scbwilongisland
@maevenn
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#scbwi #scbwilongisland
@maevenn
Thanks for taking the time to attend Elements of Picture Book Writing
With Roseanne Baxter Frank.
www.rbfrank.com
A great presentation followed by great involvement by the participants.
Check out our upcoming events at:
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With Roseanne Baxter Frank.
www.rbfrank.com
A great presentation followed by great involvement by the participants.
Check out our upcoming events at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/long...
#scbwi
#scbwilongisland
February 24, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Thanks for taking the time to attend Elements of Picture Book Writing
With Roseanne Baxter Frank.
www.rbfrank.com
A great presentation followed by great involvement by the participants.
Check out our upcoming events at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/long...
#scbwi
#scbwilongisland
With Roseanne Baxter Frank.
www.rbfrank.com
A great presentation followed by great involvement by the participants.
Check out our upcoming events at:
www.scbwi.org/regions/long...
#scbwi
#scbwilongisland
Join Lynne Marie, Editor-Picture Books, Seasonal, Special Projects and more at The Little Press Publishing for this presentation.
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February 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Join Lynne Marie, Editor-Picture Books, Seasonal, Special Projects and more at The Little Press Publishing for this presentation.
www.scbwi.org/regions/long...
www.scbwi.org/regions/long...
Happy New Year, kidlit creators!
2025 was a success!
You didn't JUST write 1,000 words. You WROTE 1,000 words!
You didn't JUST send out 3 queries. You braved the trenches & sent 3 queries!
You didn't JUST dream of new ideas.
SCBWI Long Island wishes you new successes & new dreams for 2026!
2025 was a success!
You didn't JUST write 1,000 words. You WROTE 1,000 words!
You didn't JUST send out 3 queries. You braved the trenches & sent 3 queries!
You didn't JUST dream of new ideas.
SCBWI Long Island wishes you new successes & new dreams for 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy New Year, kidlit creators!
2025 was a success!
You didn't JUST write 1,000 words. You WROTE 1,000 words!
You didn't JUST send out 3 queries. You braved the trenches & sent 3 queries!
You didn't JUST dream of new ideas.
SCBWI Long Island wishes you new successes & new dreams for 2026!
2025 was a success!
You didn't JUST write 1,000 words. You WROTE 1,000 words!
You didn't JUST send out 3 queries. You braved the trenches & sent 3 queries!
You didn't JUST dream of new ideas.
SCBWI Long Island wishes you new successes & new dreams for 2026!
Congratulations to @roseannefrank.bsky.social on the release of FINDING CHRISTMAS just in time for the holidays!
How far would you go to find where you belong?
That’s the theme behind FINDING CHRISTMAS, an early chapter book.
Family, faith & love.
Would love to get beyond my “inner circle.” Please repost or share with your friends. Thank you!
shm.to/FindingChristmasHC
shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK
That’s the theme behind FINDING CHRISTMAS, an early chapter book.
Family, faith & love.
Would love to get beyond my “inner circle.” Please repost or share with your friends. Thank you!
shm.to/FindingChristmasHC
shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK
December 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Congratulations to @roseannefrank.bsky.social on the release of FINDING CHRISTMAS just in time for the holidays!