SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate

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SCBWI Israel is hosting award winning illustrator, Julien Chung revealing 10 graphic design principles to elevate visual storytelling.

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Let’s have a conversation about submissions. Where are you in the process? What should be in your submission letter? Whether you’ve submitted to either an art director or an agent, share your experience! All are welcome.

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Join us tonight!

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Are you getting a manuscript consultation at the SCBWI NY Conference?

This is a reminder that the deadline to submit a manuscript for a manuscript consult is tomorrow, November 14th at 11:59pm PACIFIC time.

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Join veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson for an up-to-the-minute look at the children's publishing industry.

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Are you an illustrator attending the NY26 Conference? 🖌

SCBWI is proud to announce the second annual Tomie dePaola Mentorship Award!

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Get your query letter ready to send to agents! Learn about the querying process and what to do while waiting for responses.

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Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Equity and Inclusion Social and brainstorming session. Meet fellow creatives from all genres and backgrounds!

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Woot! Thank you to @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social for this amazing idea and thank you to the Empire State @scbwi.bsky.social Regions for volunteering to host! @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #scbwimetrony #scbwieasternny

SCBWI Podcasts is officially back! 🎧

Listen to the latest episodes with Suzanne Kaufman and Ann Bausum now!

You can find us streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to win tuition to our SCBWI Winter Conference in New York this January!

Apply for our scholarships via your member home profile.

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Thanks for sharing, Cait!

There are only 9 manuscript consults left! Act fast to secure a spot with Senior Editor at Delacorte Press, Bria Ragin or WME Literary Agent Sian-Ashleigh Edwards.

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Art by Merrill Rainey

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Izzy Robe. In this interview, Izzy shared her playful artwork and her journey as an illustrator for young readers. Learn more about Izzy Robe’s work at www.izzyrobe.com.

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Premium Members: Have you purchased your ticket to the SCBWI Winter Conference yet? Don't forget to buy them before November 16th to get the early bird rate!

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Looking for the perfect book to cozy up with or an unforgettable gift for the book lovers in your life?

Look no further—SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever!

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Submissions can be found on the MY AWARDS tab in your Member Home. Members must be logged in to scbwi.org to access their Member Home.

And Congratulations again to our 2024 Winner, Shubo Yu

A 24-hour #KidLit Marathon?!?!? I'm in! What an amazing idea.

How about it #WriterSky #WritingCommunity? Will you join me and @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social in getting ready for the @scbwi.bsky.social 2026 Winter Conference?

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Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉

⁠View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta

(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)

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Picture Book Connect: Let's Polish Up Your Manuscript! Bring those first 250 words of your picture book manuscript to share. Feel free to drop by to meet SCBWI picture book writers.
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You have your book, you’ve created your school visit presentation, and now it’s time to GET that scheduled!
Everything you need to know about GETTING school, library, and museum visits!
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Have you created your BookStop page yet? Make one today! 📚

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Mark your calendars! The in-person Winter Conference features keynotes from Meg Medina and Tiffany Jackson and a special interview with Jason Reynolds.

Registration opens October 14. More information coming soon!

Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts under the hashtag #scbwiArtober2025!

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