Utah/Southern Idaho

For four days and three nights, you'll get to rub shoulders with three professional children's book editors, enjoy a one-on-one consultation with the editor of your choice (based on availability), gain invaluable insights from our editors' group presentations, join in optional peer critique sessions, mingle with fellow writers and illustrators, and take advantage of solo writing/illustrating time.

Save the date for October 18, 2025! Join us for a day of learning and opportunity! Sign up for one of our morning workshops taught by four special guests: art director Sarah Hokanson, agent Jennifer Mattson, and editors Karen Boss and Melissa Manlove. In the afternoon, you’ll join a breakout session by a published children’s author or illustrator of your choice AND a 1 1/2-hour First Look critique by one of our Special Guests. That's right, every attendee will get their first pages or artwork looked at by a special guest! Located in Millcreek, Utah.

Welcome to the Utah/Southern Idaho chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). We offer local events, critique groups, and meet-ups for children's book writers and illustrators from St. George to Boise. Whether you're a professional author or still in the pre-published phase of your career, we're so glad you're here!