Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth!

We serve writers and illustrators in Kentucky and Tennessee and are glad you've joined our creative community. To make sure you don't miss out on our local meetups, regional webinars and workshops and the latest news about upcoming events, make the Midsouth your Home Region.

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Participate in the Southern Festival of Books

The Southern Festival of Books returns to Nashville October 26 and 27, 2024, and once again, SCBWI Midsouth will have a booth for our wonderful members and their books.

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

Looking to explore your passion for writing or illustrating children's books? As a member you'll gain access to an array of helpful resources, including information on upcoming events, opportunities to connect with other professionals in the industry, and valuable insights on the art of creating and publishing children's books.

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee!)

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

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Shhh! Librarians Spill Secrets to Successful School Visits

You've heard from fellow authors and illustrators about how they create engaging presentations for students and teachers. Now hear from the librarians about how they find authors and illustrators to bring to their schools. In this follow-up webinar to "From Auditorium to Zoom: School Visits Deconstructed," SCBWI Midsouth presents "Shhh! Librarians Spill Secrets to Successful School Visits". Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 – 6:30 PM CDT / 7:30 PM EDT

About Midsouth

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Build Your Community

Midsouth Events

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Local Meetups

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Looking for a Critique Group?

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Illustrator Lounge

Resources for PAL Members

Invite a Speaker

Video: Writing and Illustrating for Children 101

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For the Midsouth Newsletter

Membership benefits

Jump into a quick overview of the benefits that SCBWI members can enjoy.

Becoming a translator

Translation: Some Frequently Asked Questions, by Avery Udagawa

Keep in touch

To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email us at midsouth@scbwi.org

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