SCBWI Ohio: North

Join us as Kelly Pelsue from Morgan Gaynin shares her expertise as both an agent and a mentor for the Theispot Mentorship Program. Kelly will discuss how to grow your business as an illustrator, how to approach your portfolio and online presence with a marketing mindset and share valuable business tips and insights about the publishing industry. 🎨ILLUSTRATORS: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect!! $10 Member / $20 Non

Join us for PART 2 of NEW YEAR, NEW VISION BOARD with author-illustrator Merrill Rainey! 🎉 If you missed Part 1, you're still welcome! Share your vision boards, get inspired by others, or just come to enjoy the creative atmosphere! 🎨 This free event is open to all. Those who registered for Part 1 will receive a link. If you didn’t register for Part 1 but want to attend, please sign up for the link. We hope to see you there!

If you live in northern Ohio and want to explore your passion for writing or illustrating children's books, please join our SCBWI Ohio North creative community! As a member, you'll gain access to helpful resources, opportunities to connect with other professionals in the industry, and valuable insights into the art of creating and publishing children's books. Our chapter started in 1990 and continues to serve our members thanks to the dedication of our regional volunteers.

SCBWI Ohio North strives to help authors and illustrators reach their creative goals through monthly meetups, professional workshops, and critiques while building a sense of community. The Ohio North regional team works to help its members create stories that will reach the hearts and minds of children everywhere so they can laugh, dream, and feel seen on the page.

SCBWI Ohio North would like to offer our sincere gratitude to the wonderful, dedicated volunteers who came before us and helped shape this region into the incredible community it is today.

When you wander in the wild, you might find . . . a baby animal. Would you know what to do? Perfect for nature lovers and curious kids, If You Find a Fawn pairs instructive text with lush illustrations for a beautiful picture book adventure.

Pop out a world of wonder! Watch as young minds come alive as they pop out pieces, then fold and glue together buildings, vehicles, and friendly faces. Making a bustling town encourages hours of imaginative play--perfect for little architects and builders who love the tactile joy of building blocks and Lego-like toys.

It’s your time to shine! An uplifting text exploring the ups and downs of anticipation that will help buoy readers out of anxiety and into embracing a growth mindset.

Join a charming cast of characters who discover just how far a different perspective—and one simple bike—can take you. Perfect for fans of books by Brendan Wenzel, Antoinette Portis, and Corey Tabor, Big Bike, Little Bike will wheel riders and readers away on a hilarious and heartfelt journey!