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This is the official Bluesky account for the Ohio North chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. #scbwi #SCBWIOhioNorth Learn about us and our events and resources: https://linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi

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7 Publishing Tips from Maple Lam Join author-illustrator Maple Lam for a lively hour of real-talk about the ups and downs of traditional publishing. From studying story structures to pitching ideas, finding your people, and surviving...

From our friends at SCBWI MD DE WV, this wonderful event that is FREE for members. #kidlit

www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Ma...

25.11.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a stack of postcards with an illustration of many kids in a conga line in a library room, with shakers and percussion instruments.

A photo of a stack of postcards with an illustration of many kids in a conga line in a library room, with shakers and percussion instruments.

New postcards for mailing and handouts!

24.11.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in ten minutes!

Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/state...

20.11.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An advertisement graphic for a show of book illustration at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

An advertisement graphic for a show of book illustration at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

Honored to have my book illustrations from 2 recent picture books represented in this awesome show with so many other great author/ illustrators. If you are in the area, stop in! The exhibit will be up 'til 12/12. #artacademyofcincinnati #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #kidlitartist

17.11.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Will you be in Denver this week for #NCTE? Come find me at one of these events!
#ncte2025 #edusky

18.11.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

See you this weekend Michigan friends at the @aadl.org Traverwood Branch Library!

19.11.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s coming in 3-2-1 days! THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK by author @briangehrlein.bsky.social will be out in the wild November 11th! Get yourselves a copy. Owl bet you’ll love it! πŸ¦‰πŸ»πŸ’€πŸ #Thisisnotasleepybearbook

08.11.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
 A flyer advertising a holiday book signing event at a bookstore by illustrator Debbie Palen, for the book titled Tap and Rap, Move and Groove by Connie Bergstein Dow.

A flyer advertising a holiday book signing event at a bookstore by illustrator Debbie Palen, for the book titled Tap and Rap, Move and Groove by Connie Bergstein Dow.

I'll be signing books at Loganberry Books on the 28th, 4:00-5:00 PM. This award-winning book makes a great gift for parents, teachers and groovy kids. Creating these illustrations of kids dancing and moving was a joy. The complete line-up of authors can be found here: tinyurl.com/3mpm84e4 #shoplocal

11.11.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I spy Ohio North’s own @olgasmithart.bsky.social among the winners! πŸ‘€

14.11.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social this Sunday! We will be reading On The Air with Dr. Doodlebug, drawing bugs, and creating nature journals!

13.11.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Free workshop for #scbwi members!

14.11.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We've got a feed of our members!

bsky.app/profile/did:...

07.11.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...

04.11.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 furtherβ€”SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever!

www.scbwi.org/bookstop

03.11.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Updating some character designs to make ages a bit younger. I love these Star Catcher characters and I can’t wait to develop them more!

#kidlitart #illustrator #picturebooks #childrensbookillustrator

28.10.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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November 2025. List of Kidlit Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers Contests, workshops, and pitch events

I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests and events for writers and illustrators. If these kind of lists are helpful, please share and subscribe to my Substack open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitevents #kidlitcontests

29.10.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

28.10.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us Saturday, October 25th, at 7 PM for Illinois Lit Live, a free virtual evening of readings from Illinois members.

Featuring @sarashacter.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social
@hannahbessross.bsky.social & JS Puller

Learn more: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...

#SCBWI #IllinoisLitLive #KidLit

24.10.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the day! πŸŽ‰ SCBWI BookStop is now open! Are you participating? Comment below to let us know! Be sure to tag us and download your social media badge from the Resources Tab under Member Home. SHOP NOW at www.scbwi.org/bookstop

22.10.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social on 11/16!

22.10.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 CONFERENCE ART SHOW WINNER
We’re Not Buying It!
Debbie Palen
SCBWI: Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
Insta: scbwi_nohio
Bsky: @scbwi-ohionorth
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
where stories flight

2025 CONFERENCE ART SHOW WINNER We’re Not Buying It! Debbie Palen SCBWI: Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: scbwi_nohio Bsky: @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories flight

The #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference Art Show winner as chosen by attending faculty member @joannhnyc.bsky.social was @debbiepalen.bsky.social!
Congrats, Debbie! ❀️

22.10.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE KIDLIT MEGA FEED! - Brian Kirby Studio The amazing Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Charlene Chua teamed up with me to pool our resources, creating a way of connecting quickly and easily with the kidlit community on the BlueSky social media platform...

Info about the KIDLIT MEGA FEED!

β€’ a feed of kidlit-related users and topics.

β€’ accounts eligible to appear are added/vetted by multiple other humans.

β€’ the feed stays on topic, only posts that meet keyword and other criteria appear.

Find out more:

briankirbystudio.com/the-kidlit-m...

05.10.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for #scbwi accounts? Every regional account is right here in this starter pack! go.bsky.app/LKfzXBH

17.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Quickly find and follow #scbwiohionorth members! If you are an SCBWI Ohio: North member, let me know if you aren’t on the list! go.bsky.app/9oAkUCj

17.10.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inspired by an @scbwi_nohio conference session with Kelly Pelsue on drawing vehicles with meaning, here’s an illustration from one of my favorite core memoriesβ€” my dad’s old β€œmator”. #kidlitart #ownvoices #diversevoices

16.10.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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X sinks as Instagram and Bluesky spike in IPG social media survey Independent Publishers Guild members have fled X and are turning to Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok to engage with their readers.

From #IPG #socialmedia survey "Nearly half (48%) of publishers now use the platform – a significant spike from 32% just one year ago. More than 4 in 5 (83%) have seen their #Bluesky follower-count rise, making it an even faster-growing platform than Instagram" www.thebookseller.com/news/x-sinks...

16.10.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 231    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 9

@scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social has a list of every regional account: bsky.app/profile/did:...

16.10.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you're new to Bluesky, and your focus is #kidlit, @doucette515.bsky.social has done a great job of gathering some resources for you in this series of posts:

16.10.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of a woman hugging a book standing in front of a store that says support indie bookshops Alt: Illustration of smiling person hugging a book. In the background is a friendly-looking bookstore with lighted windows, text on wall reads "Support Indie Bookshops."

Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps:

(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.

Psst: maybe one of my books? πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’› #KidLit

15.10.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 11
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Ya estΓ‘ toda la informaciΓ³n para la "2026 Winter Conference in New York City", revisa el programa del evento en el link πŸ‘‡πŸ»

www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...

#scbwi #illustrators #writers #conference

15.10.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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