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Welcome Sarah Kurpiel, our new Co-Rep! Sarah Kurpiel is the author and illustrator of several picture books, including A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC, SNAKE'S BIG MISTAKE, and MORE THAN A TREE. Her stories are inspired by animals, nature, and moments of wonder in everyday life. Learn more at sarahkurpiel.com. She'll be joining Louann Brown on the second Thursdays of every month. Look for more info on our website: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/illinois/regional-calendar-and-good-news by @scbwi.illinois
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MEMBER GOOD NEWS! Congratulations, Venkat Srividhya!� Your upcoming picture book is available for preorder. Priya's Not-So-Perfect Brand New Outfit will be out January 2027! Congratulations, Anitra Rowe Schulte!� Your new chapter book series, Starlin, releases this fall. The first book is Starlin: Picture Day Drama and the second is Starlin: Concert Queen. Congratulations, Dawn Wheat!� �The New Mexico Book Association awarded your illustrated book, "Plants of Enchantment: ABCs of New Mexico Plants" the Southwest Book Design Production Award for 2026, in the children’s category! Connect with these authors on our website: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/illinois/regional-calendar-and-good-news by @scbwi.illinois
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6 days ago
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Let's Meet Up!! What’s Going On In The World of Kidlit? When: Wednesday, October 14 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Dandelion Bookshop, 139 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Mac Barnett, sparked a lively debate about the current state of children’s literature with his recent essay collection for adults, Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children. "Slim yet soaring . . . Barnett's heavily footnoted accessible academic style and passionate viewpoint will speak to anyone who read as a child or has read to a child."―Booklist. We invite you to compare this book with the upcoming title, Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise, a celebration of the joys and vital importance of children’s literature by Katherine Rundell, the #1 NYT Bestselling author of Impossible Creatures. Both title are slim, less than 200 pages in total. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Look for more info on our website: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/illinois/regional-calendar-and-good-news by @scbwi.illinois
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10 days ago
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How to Keep Writing When You are Ready to Give Up. A writer’s life isn’t always an easy one. Most writers face moments of doubt when giving up feels easier than moving forward. Join us for an encouraging discussion and practical strategies to help you navigate the challenges, and keep writing. When: Thursday, October 8 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Zoom Look for Zoom link on our website: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/illinois/regional-calendar-and-good-news by @scbwi.illinois
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12 days ago
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Thank you so much for sharing your publishing story and words of encouragement today at the @scbwi.illinois 2026 Fall Harvest conference, @kazwindness. I know I'm not the only one who needed to hear it. Also, fun to see our mutual friend @zombicatures in your pictures. We hope to see him more in the future as he comes to IL to visit his family. #kidlit #yabooks #mglit #scbwi #illustrator taken in Chicago, Illinois by @scbwi.illinois
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Writers: How do you get your work in front of reputable agents and editors? Thanks to the @scbwi.illinois 2026 Fall Harvest online conference, I had a 1:1 with the fantastic Carina Licon from Henry Holt BYR. Besides her kind words and helpful suggestions, she answered my industry questions and gave me some professional advice. This weekend is off to a great start! #authorlife #scbwi #kidlit #yabooks #writing taken in Chicago, Illinois by @scbwi.illinois
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ILLINOIS LIT LIVE PRESENTS SHARING THE BOUNTY! Illinois Authors join us to share readings from their works, both published and in progress. Listen to DJ Corchin, Ronni Davis, Jerdine Nolen, Sarah Shacter, Anitra Rowe Schulte, and Darcy Zoells. Each reading will have time for celebrations and a brief Q&A after. WHEN: Saturday, October 3 TIME: 7 PM CST WHERE: Zoom Any Questions?: Email our PAL Coordinator, Alison Marcotte Look for more info on our website: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/illinois/regional-calendar-and-good-news by @scbwi.illinois
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17 days ago
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Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts! #scbwiArtober2026 Tag us and share your art this Spooky Season! by @scbwi.illinois
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17 days ago
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MASTHEAD CONTEST OPENS OCTOBER 1ST! Illustrate the 2027 Spring Retreat Masthead Banner based on this year's theme: THE GREAT CREATE! We invite SCBWI-IL members to create a masthead for SCBWI's Spring Retreat. Your illustration will help set the tone for the event! OBJECTIVE: Design an illustration that incorporates the theme "The Great Create." Your entry must include the text: "SCBWI-Illinois 2027 Spring Retreat: The Great Create". Reflect on the mood, tone, color palette, and story you want to convey in your design.Let your imagination run wild! The masthead will be used in all promotions for the Spring Retreat 2027, including various social media platforms. The illustrator of the winning design will be credited wherever the masthead is used to promote the event. � All entries will be featured in a newsletter gallery and will be voted on by fellow SCBWI Illinois members. PRIZE: Winning illustrator may choose FREE retreat attendance, either in-person (lodging not included) or online, OR a $75 gift card to Dick Blick's plus access to all recordings of the event for 30 days. Second place will receive access to all recordings from the event. Entry must be received by 11:59 pm on December 1, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Voting will take place from December 3 to December 5, 2026. Winner will be announced December 7, 2026. � QUESTIONS? Email Stacey Previn Follow this link to submit: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/illinois/scbwi-il-masthead-contests by @scbwi.illinois
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18 days ago
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Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP! Drop in to chat with Illinois members! Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections. WHEN: First of every month. TIME: 7PM CST WHERE: ZOOM Hosted by the Illinois Regional Team. Look for the Zoom link on our website: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/illinois/regional-calendar-and-good-news by @scbwi.illinois
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20 days ago
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Ever wonder how a graphic novel is created, written, drawn, and published? Hear from Susie Yi, author-illustrator of 9 graphic novels, as she breaks down the steps of going from script to page, the art of paneling and visual narrative structure, speech balloons, lettering, and how art styles and written text work together to convey meaning. At the end of this workshop, you will leave with a stronger understanding of whether the graphic novel and comic format is right for your story and the steps to do it! WHEN: October 14 TIME: 8 PM EST WHERE: Zoom Registration Link: https://www.scbwi.org/events/creating-graphic-novels-with-susie-yi Cost: $5 for members, $25 for non members by @scbwi.illinois
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21 days ago
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Free Spanish Language Webinar on October 1st! The Dialogue of the Language of the Book: An Illustration workshop Join us on Zoom at 12pm (EDT) / Ipm Brasilia with author/illustrator Roger Mello! Click the link below to register: https://scbwi.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FpNVLPZEQtK0zJE5Kp8m2g#/registration by @scbwi.illinois
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24 days ago
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