SCBWI Illinois

Anyone can attend any Network, anywhere at anytime! Live, in-person and online meetings are FREE + OPEN TO ALL! Networks focus on craft and industry programming and are our first point of outreach with the wider creative community. See if we're the "write" #kidlit community for you.

Check out the GOOD NEWS complete with Regional Calendar of free programs and opportunities!

Join Jen Wagh for the inside scoop on how to #ReadALOUDIllinois during this free, recorded, webinar for PALs.

Not attending the AISLE? No worries! Send us your swag & help create 500 bags on October 23rd.

Illinois welcomes Shelia Path McMahon and Pamela Morgan to the Regional Team! They'll work to onboard this dynamic duo until Jennifer Wagh and Deborah Topolski retire on November 30.

About Melissa's mss, mentor Lisa Katzenberger says," I love the story's themes of wanting to belong and self-acceptance. This story has a good foundation to build on and I am excited to help guide you on Bagel's journey."

Building on a rich tradition, our Illinois Region anticipates what the next generation of volunteers will contribute to our #kidlit community—will you be among them? Volunteering in Illinois means agency, benefits, an opportunity to contribute, and lifelong connections. For open positions in IL email illinois-ra@scbwi.org.

Discover this issue of Illinois' premier literary magazine, by and for Illinois storytellers!

Sign up for our 4th Annual #ReadALOUDIllinois Day to virtually visit Illinois schools on December 6th.

Gifting books this season? You can support BOTH SCBWI-Illinois & independent booksellers by making your purchases through our online bookstore at Bookshop.org! Buy books and gift cards through the SCBWI-Illinois bookstore on Bookship.org As an affiliate of Bookshop.org, SCBWI-IL will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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