SCBWI Illinois

#SCBWI Illinois Regional Chapter #ReadLocalILLINOIS

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GREAT NEWS!!

We are excited to announce and new partnership with Enterprise Mobility, giving members exclusive access to discounted rates with Alamo, Enterprise, and National for personal travel.

Copy the link below to explore discounts:
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Hear directly from the people inside children’s publishing about how banned books are changing acquisitions, sales, and the stories being told.

How to Watch:
Watch the livestream on the SCBWI YouTube channel: https://t.co/MeVLaItOCH

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DOODLES & DRAFTS Live-Only Event
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: 10 – 12 noon Eastern

Everyone is welcome to participate in this free, live-only virtual event for all writers and illustrators.

Register here by August 17:  https://t.co/dvt0hDO7fU

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VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
Voting for finalists is open now and includes a very talented member from our region - NICOLE M. HEWITT!
Good luck to all of the finalists!

Look for the link to voting on our website:
https://t.co/hoCrVuuc7c

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This recorded webinar is open to SCBWI members and non-members!

July 10th, 2026
12 pm Pacific Time

Register Now: https://t.co/gYb9sS30O9

Translating Children's Books Across Cultures by CA: SF/South

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Take a trip to visit our neighbors at SCBWI Ohio North!

Escape, Create, and Connect

Join us for the Skipping Stones Writers and Illustrators Retreat at the historic 577 in Perrysburg, Ohio!

https://t.co/lG5wwg2Ytd

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REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY! Join us this fall for a one-day virtual conference!

Sunday, Oct 4, 2026

Look for more info on our website:
https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP!
Drop in to chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.

WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM

Look for Zoom link on our website
https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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@AnnaOuchchy @Scwbi Amazing! Creepy is always fun!

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✨ The Spring/Summer issue of Prairie Wind drops Monday, 6/29! ✨
We're asking the big question: What is the title of the first book or series you read that ignited your love for reading?
Share yours! Drop the title in the comments, or post a photo/video and tag @SCWBI.Illinois

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MEMBER GOOD NEWS!

🏆 Carol Fisher Saller
🎉 Machelle A. Bailey
📚 Stephanie Daly

This is what happens when writers keep showing up for their craft. Congratulations! 💛

Look for ways to connect on our website: https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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We’re excited to announce today the launch of SCBWI Critique Groups! Whether you are an author, illustrator, or translator, this is your invitation to find your people and sharpen your craft.

Look for more info on our website
website:https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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Want to go on a road trip?!
Head to Nashville, Tennessee September 26 - 27 for the SCBWI Midsouth Conference!

Look for more info on their website
website:https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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Join Published Author Srividhya Venkat for POWER HOUR! Work in silence with other creators virtually for two 30-minute periods with five-minute breaks to discuss what you accomplished.

JUNE 9 & 23
9 AM on Zoom

Look for Zoom link on our website: https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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DON’T FORGET!
Writing contest closes tomorrow!

Writing Brief: What took root or grew unexpectedly?

We invite SCBWI-IL members to write a 12-word Seed Starter for the Fall Harvest.

Look for more info on our website
website:https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP!
Drop in to chat with Illinois members!
Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections.

WHEN: Fist of every month.
TIME: 7PM CST
WHERE: ZOOM

Look for the Zoom link on our website:https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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MEMBER GOOD NEWS!

Our member, author Sara Fujimura, is a finalist in the Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project for her indie YA novel BREATHE.

Cheer her on via social media!

Let us know about your good news on our website: https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo

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Big news!
After winning our Many Voices Prize, GAURI DALVI PANDYA is now a client with Storm Literary Agency! We’re so proud of her talent, hard work, and creativity—and can’t wait to see where her stories go next.
Keep an eye on our socials for more contests and opportunities!

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MVP WINNER,
GAURI DALVI PANDYA!
We look forward to all that will come of your prize-winning PB manuscript, FIRST FEAST!

As the Many Voices Prize winner, Gauri will receive two 1:1 30-minute Zoom consultations and a written critique. Plus, an opportunity to query her.

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Join us as we learn how to jump into the rabbit hole to find golden nuggets to bring our stories to life for children and teens! Author Rebecca Siegel is an enthusiastic TikTok storyteller and real-life adventurer!

Look for the Zoom link on our website:
https://t.co/uYGGZCqxmo