SCBWI Midsouth Meetups

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January

11 – Northeast TN Meet Up

Meet Up for SCBWI members or interested writers and illustrators in Northeast TN

Time: 10:15 am EST

Location: The Philosopher's House Johnson City, TN

117 W. Fairview Ave

Cost: FREE

Contact person: Gretchen Sherrill

To RSVP or ask questions: ggsherrill@gmail.com

16 – Workshop with MG author, Adam Rosenbaum

Debut author, Adam Rosenbaum, will read from his MG book, The Ghost Rules, and then lead a writing exercise.

For more information and to register, visit https://www.unionavebooks.com/event/workshop-adam-rosenbaum

Time: 6 - 7 pm EST

Location: Union Ave Books

517 Union Ave., Knoxville,TN 37902

Cost: FREE

Contact person: Laura Ayo

To RSVP or ask questions: midsouth-ra@scbwi.org

18 – Chattanooga January Social

Monthly social to meet up and set goals for 2025!

Time: 10 am - 12 pm EST

Location: Reve Coffee and Books

1948 Northpoint Blvd #144, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Cost: FREE (drinks and treats for purchase)

Contact person: Hope Bissell

To RSVP or ask questions: hopevbissell@gmail.com

24 – Louisville Online Meetup

Join us to chat about publication and receive feedback on an illustration or writing sample (500 words or less).

Time: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm EST

Location: Online

Cost: FREE

Contact person: Amy Beaman

To RSVP or ask questions: amy@amybeaman.com

25 – January Lexington Area Gathering

Start the year with your fellow kidlit creatives! Let's catch up and make plans for 2025. We'll start with a character/scene lightning prompts for both writers and illustrators so bring your favorite sketching tools.

Time: 3 - 4:30 pm EST

Location: Tates Creek Branch of Lexington Public Library

3628 Walden Drive Lexington, KY 40517

Cost: FREE

Contact person: Nell Campbell

To RSVP or ask questions: nellktcampbell@gmail.com

Midsouth Regional Meetup Directors