SCBWI Members, here is a word from @megmedinabooks and @andominguezzzz regarding the Volemos Grant that opens for submissions in June!
Sponsored by Illustrator Angela Dominguez and author Meg Medina, this award is open to writers and illustrators of Hispanic/Latinx/Ibero-American heritage. Each year, one writer and one illustrator will be selected. The winners will each receive $500 along with a one-year SCBWI membership, and a coaching session to further their creative career. La beca está abierta a escritores de ascendencia latinx e iberoamericana al inicio de su carrera (que tienen de uno a tres libros publicados de manera tradicional, no autopublicados) o que todavía no han publicado de forma tradicional. La persona que gana recibirá $500 así como un año de membresía en la SCBWI y una sesión de tutoría para dar impulso a su carrera.
Submissions open June 1 through June 30.
Learn more at scbwi.org or with the link in our bio.
#scbwiawardsandgrants #kidlit #artistopportunity #volemosgrant
Let the countdown begin! 🎉 SCBWI's Virtual Summer Conference is back July 31st-August 2nd. Registration opens in June!
This event features breakout sessions with tracks for illustrators, picture book writers, nonfiction writers, self-published writers and traditionally published authors plus keynote addresses from kidlit icons and industry panels. There is also an online Portfolio Showcase and the opportunity to pitch your book to acquiring agents and editors.
#scbwisummerconference #scbwivirtualconference #kidlit #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator
SCBWI Members, join us for our next SCBWI University series: Secrets to Success and Studio Tours! The first session is today so there's still time to sign up.
A new 3-part online course specifically for illustrators and author/illustrators who want to take their careers to the next level. The series focuses on using thumbnails to build your story, visual character development, and the secrets to building a winning portfolio. Tuition includes all three classes and access to video replays for 30-days after the final live session. (Classes may NOT be purchased individually). After registering, go to MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO to access Zoom Links.
Learn more at scbwi.org, the qr code, or the link in bio.
#scbwiuniversity #scbwi #illustrators #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator #artist
Todos tenemos un punto de partida, y con la sensibilidad de @ma.fernanda.heredia podemos creer en que aún hay muchos libros que ser escritos. Si quieres saber qué hace un personaje memorable… No te pierdas de ver la ✨grabación del taller✨ que ya está disponible en el canal de Youtube de @scbwi
Todos los links como siempre, puedes encontrarlos en nuestra biografía
#workshop #escritores #scbwi
📍NEW ONLINE EVENT! May 13th 7:30pm CET📍
Illustration Critique: How to give and receive Feedback
Want to join an illustration critique group but don’t know what to say about others’ work? Come and learn all about giving and receiving feedback to help you all get the most out of your illustration critique group.
With Global IC @titaberredo
Co-hosted by SCBWI Italy and SCBWI International Central the workshop will be recorded
Free, for premium members
Link in bio
The SCBWI Podcast is back with an episode with Torrey Maldonado! @torreymaldonado
Torrey Maldonado was born and raised in Brooklyn, growing up in the Red Hook housing projects. He has been a teacher for New York City public schools for nearly 25 years and his fast-paced, compelling stories are inspired by his and his students’ experiences. His popular novels for young readers include What Lane?, which garnered many starred reviews and was cited by Oprah and the New York Times for being an essential book to discuss racism and allyship; Tight, which won the Christopher Award, was an ALA Notable Book, and an NPR and Washington Post Best Book of the Year; and his very first novel, Secret Saturdays which has been in print for over ten years. Connect on Instagram @torreymaldonado
Buy Torrey's latest book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9780593624968
Check out all of Torrey's books here: bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Torrey+Maldonado
Visit his website here: torreymaldonado.com
#scbwipodcast #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator
Congratulations to the April
#scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Hoops" !
Ana Lobo
IG: @lobomaravilha
and Zuri Timmons
IG: @zuriillustration
May's prompt is Sea Creature 🐙🐡!
Post your work to Bluesky, Instagram, and in your SCBWI Illustrator Gallery with the hashtag #SCBWIDrawThis.
Deadline for the monthly Draw This! is the last day of each month.
Share your work with us! Share it often online and in your member profile page on /galleries. We want to see what you create!
#scbwidrawthis #childrensbookart #kidlitart #art #childrensbookillustrations #childrensbookillustrator
Have you signed up for the latest SCBWI University series?
Inside the Illustrators Studio: Secrets to Success and Studio Tours
The first session is on May 12th and is called "Be Best Friends with Thumbnail Sketches" with Marla Frazee
Thumbnail sketches will be the foundation on which you build your story. They will be the map that leads you to your treasure. They will help you feel calm and happy. And they will keep you out of trouble! Please bring about a dozen pieces of 8.5” x 11” copier paper and a pencil to the session.
Sign up with the QR code, at scbwi.org, or with the link in bio.
#scbwi #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookauthor
SCBWI Members, don't forget to apply to the A. Orr Fantasy Award sponsored by Michele Orr. Apply via your member home. For submission rules click the link in our bio or go to scbwi.org
#scbwi #sciencefictionwriters #fantasywriters #middlegradefantasy #aorrfantasyaward
Ha llegado mayo y la palabra que los ilustradores estábamos esperando está aquí!
La palabra es: “CRIATURA MARINA” (Sea Creature) Lo que es un MAR de posibilidades!! 🐠
No olvides etiquetarnos también para que podamos compartir tus ilustraciones 🩷
Recuerda seguir los pasos detallados en la página oficial de SCBWI para participar y se destacado a fin de mes! ✨ mucho éxito!
#scbwi #scbwiillustrators #scbwiDrawThis
SCBWI regions offer affordable virtual events featuring industry professionals from all around the globe – and you can attend from the comfort of your own home!
Check the link in our bio often to find a webinar that fits your interests and your budget. Feel like traveling? You can also explore the Regional In-Person Events page or the SCBWI Region pages for upcoming events and programming.
Follow your home region to keep up with the latest local news and activities. Go to your Member Home page, click the My Profile button, then the Edit My Profile button. Scroll down the page and click "Set your SCBWI home region," then click the arrow and choose your home region to add it to your profile.
#scbwi #childrensbookauthors #childrensbookillustrators #kidlit
