AZ KLMs

Appointed by the Regional Advisor (These meetings are open to all SCBWI AZ members regardless of location. They are held on Zoom unless otherwise noted.)

Ask Us Anything

First Saturdays: 8:30 am – 10:00 am 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform.

RSVP: Alison at afraclose@yahoo.com for details 

Hosted by: Allison Fraclose

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members 

This mingle is open to any KidLit topic. Bring us your questions about writing, revising, illustrating, querying, marketing, agents, editors…you name it! We have experience with board books, picture books, chapter books, middle-grade, and young adult novels. This Mingle is informal with no set agenda, although we may from time to time include a mini craft lesson, writing prompt or other activity. We welcome pre-published and published writers and illustrators.

Monthly Book Look Mingle

Second Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform.

RSVP to: Patricia at patricia@patriciajfranz.com and Fawzia at fawziamaitungwriter@gmail.com  

Hosted by: Patricia Franz (PB) and Fawzia Tung (MG/YA)

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for members

What is a Book Look? Join fellow writers and illustrators for a dive into Craft and mentor texts. What makes a PB, MG, or YA novel sell? Let's analyze the factors and explore applying them to our own writing. We will alternate months between picture books and MG/YA. Watch the monthly Bulletin for information on which books will be the focus of discussion.

Show and Tell 

Second Saturdays: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform.

RSVP to: Angela at angelamorrison@mac.com 

Hosted by: Angela Morrison 

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

During this mingle, creators share their work in a positive, caring forum. Writers read or have their WIPs read to them. Illustrators show their art. All the minglers have the opportunity to cheer, give helpful feedback, and work together to answer questions about your creations.

West Valley In-Person KidLit Mingle

Join us for our next In-Person gathering in the West Valley.

DATE: April 12, 2025

TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

LOCATION: Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise, AZ 85387

RSVP to: Angela Morrison at angelamorrison@mac.com 

Come and mingle with other authors and illustrators! Bring your WIP that oyu would like feedback on. In-person mingles meet quarterly.

Tucson KidLit In-Person Mingle

Second Saturdays: 10:00 am – 11:30 am 

Where: Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N First Ave, Large Meeting Room, Tucson. 

RSVP to: Lori at lori_j_alexander@comcast.net or Lucy at lucymmunguia@gmail.com

Hosted by: Lori Alexander and Lucia Munguia

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members 

Come and meet and greet other authors/illustrators from the Tucson area. 

Craft Club

Third Saturdays: 9:00 am - 10:30 am 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform.

RSVP to: Kathie at klmcmahon@hotmail.com 

Hosted by: Kathie McMahon 

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

This mingle focuses on the writing craft. Different topics are discussed every month, such as Character Development, Plot Arc, Pacing, etc. We’ll also delve into the business side of things with discussions on how to search for an agent and writing a query letter. The format is somewhat of an informal presentation with notes, and plenty of time for questions, comments, and sharing of resources.

Northern Arizona In-Person KidLit Mingle

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Where: IHOP back room, 2654 E Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

RSVP to: Anne at anneh.ya.author@gmail.com

Hosted by: Anne Hanovich

Workshop-style programming where you learn a concept, apply it to your current project, then get immediate feedback. Email for upcoming topics. In-person mingle meets every other odd-numbered month on the fourth Saturday.

Illustrator Meeting

Fourth Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform

RSVP to: Michael Hale at arizona-ic@scbwi.org  

Hosted by: Michael Hale 

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

This mingle focuses on the craft and industry of children's book illustration. We welcome pre-published and published writers and illustrators. When you RSVP, you will be provided with more information and a link to the meeting(s). Hope to see you there! Michael Hale – SCBWI-AZ Illustrator Coordinator

East Valley In-Person KidLit Mingle

Join us for our next in-person gathering in the East Valley hosted by Kathie McMahon:

DATE: February 22, 2025

TIME: 10am-12pm

LOCATION: Panera Bread - Dana Park, 3426 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

RSVP to: Kathie McMahon at klmcmahon@hotmail.com

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

Join us for discussion and networking with other SCBWI authors and illustrators. Bring your questions and suggestions to share! We'll meet in the back room, so grab something to eat or drink and join us there. In-person mingle meets quarterly.

Member volunteers are recruited, appointed, and coordinated by the Regional Advisor.

Active member volunteers are integral to our region's success. For details and to apply, please email arizona-ra@scbwi.org with the subject line SCBWI AZ Volunteer.