Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators SCBWI's mission is to support the creation of an abundance of quality children’s books, so that young people everywhere have the books they need and deserve.

Congratulations to the July Winners for the prompt "Jam" !Kristen SoleckiIG: isle A. TorresIG: August's prompt is Tropi...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to the July
Winners for the prompt "Jam" !

Kristen Solecki
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isle A. Torres
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August's prompt is Tropical 🌺

Post your work to Bluesky, Instagram, and in your SCBWI Illustrator Gallery with the hashtag .

Deadline for the monthly Draw This! is the last day of each month.

Share your work with us! Share it often online and in your member profile page on https://www.scbwi.org/galleries. We want to see what you create!

Each month we select an SCBWI Premium Member to highlight in our Featured Illustrator program. Their art will receive pr...
08/11/2026

Each month we select an SCBWI Premium Member to highlight in our Featured Illustrator program. Their art will receive prominent placement on the SCBWI homepage and social media pages.

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Angie Kang, author-illustrator and 2025 Caldecott Honor awardee for Our Lake, a beautifully illustrated book about loss and remembering those we love. In this interview, Angie talks about how intuitive art-making influences her approach to creating children’s books and a poignant new book she has on the horizon. Check out this Featured Illustrator interview to learn more about Angie Kang’s work at www.angiekang.net.

Go to www.scbwi.org/featured-illustrator to apply to be a part of the Featured Illustrator program.

Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNzXB1cQ4zU&t=3s

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Don't forget to show some support to our conference faculty members by purchasing their books on our bookshop page here:...
08/03/2026

Don't forget to show some support to our conference faculty members by purchasing their books on our bookshop page here: bookshop.org/shop/SCBWI

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08/01/2026

A message from Angela Dominguez Angela Dominguez
regarding our upcoming virtual summer conference! Angela will be teaching one of our breakout sessions later today. Her session is titled “Marketing as an Illustrator with Angela Dominguez”

Illustrating is not just about making pictures. It’s also a business. Marketing is how you get publishers and agents interested in you and your unique voice. In this breakout session, you will learn tips on how to create a unique portfolio, develop promotional materials, and utilize ways to use them that can help get you noticed.

You can still register for the conference at scbwi.org or with the link in our bio! Can’t attend live? No problem! You can watch the video replays.

Today's the day!! Raise your hand if you are ready to learn!! 📝 🙋‍♀️Get inspired by sessions tailored for illustrators, ...
07/31/2026

Today's the day!! Raise your hand if you are ready to learn!! 📝 🙋‍♀️

Get inspired by sessions tailored for illustrators, picture book authors, novelists, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, and more.

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Still haven't registered? There's still time to sign up! Learn more at scbwi.org or with the link in our bio

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Are you attending the SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference?Join Jolie Stekly as she guides you through what to expect at thi...
07/30/2026

Are you attending the SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference?

Join Jolie Stekly as she guides you through what to expect at this conference! Whether you are a newcomer or longtime attendee she will help answer all of your questions!

Not registered yet? Register at scbwi.org

Censorship isn’t just a headline. It’s reshaping what gets created, sold, and read by young readers everywhere. Hear dir...
07/30/2026

Censorship isn’t just a headline. It’s reshaping what gets created, sold, and read by young readers everywhere. Hear directly from the people inside children’s publishing about how banned books are changing acquisitions, sales, and the stories being told. Honest and essential listening for anyone who cares about kids and books. This panel, sponsored by the Authors Coalition of America, is free and open to the public. Conference attendees can access the ZOOM link for the panel under MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO. All others can watch the livestream on the SCBWI YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//streams

Register for the conference at scbwi.org and learn more at the link in our bio

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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Announces Winners of the 2026 Crystal Kite AwardsLOS ANGELES, CA, Ju...
07/30/2026

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Announces Winners of the 2026 Crystal Kite Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA, July 29, 2026 - The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) proudly announces the winners and honor recipients of the 2026 Crystal Kite Awards, recognizing outstanding books created by SCBWI members across fifteen international regions.

Unique among literary honors, the Crystal Kite Awards are peer-voted, making them a meaningful accolade within the children’s book community.

Each winning title showcases exceptional storytelling, imaginative illustration, and creative excellence, representing the very best of children’s literature produced by SCBWI members worldwide.

Check out the list of winners here: https://www.scbwi.org/society-of-children-s-book-writers-and-illustrators-announces-winners-of-the-2026-crystal-kite-awards

Congratulations to the June Winners for the prompt "Collage" !Allysa AdamsIG: Gabriela TijerinaIG: andColleen WallIG: J...
07/24/2026

Congratulations to the June
Winners for the prompt "Collage" !

Allysa Adams
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Gabriela Tijerina
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Colleen Wall
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July's prompt is Jam 🍓🍇

Post your work to Bluesky, Instagram, and in your SCBWI Illustrator Gallery with the hashtag .

Deadline for the monthly Draw This! is the last day of each month.

Share your work with us! Share it often online and in your member profile page on https://www.scbwi.org/galleries. We want to see what you create!

Meet one of the keynote speakers for SCBWI's Summer Virtual Conference taking place from July 30-August 2.Brian Selznick...
07/23/2026

Meet one of the keynote speakers for SCBWI's Summer Virtual Conference taking place from July 30-August 2.

Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Invention of Hugo Cabret, winner of the Caldecott medal and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. His book Wonderstruck was made into a movie of the same name by Todd Haynes. His book Big Tree, inspired by an idea from Steven Spielberg, was named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times. The Grammy nominated audiobook of Big Tree is narrated by Meryl Streep. His newest book Run Away With Me is his first Q***r young adult romance. Brian and his husband divide their time between San Diego, California and Brooklyn, New York.

Register for the conference at scbwi.org

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