SCBWI

Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators

Iowa

Iowa

  • Hi All! We're so excited to share some exciting things that have been happening around our region with our authors & illustrators. Below is a list of some of the highlights from this past quarter: Stacy Ebert - Debut Picture Book Release: Stacy's second children's book, but debut picture book, Hello World! releases April 6, 2021. Illustrated by her, written by NYT bestselling author, PBS show and podcast host of Tell Me More, Kelly Corrigan. They are also collaborating on a second picture book for 2022. Both published by Penguin Random House/Flamingo Books, with esteemed editor, Margaret Anastas. Learn more about her and the new PRH imprint being launched with three titles including hers.  Hello World! even made it on the Brightly site's
  • We'd love for you to participate in the January 20 critique session. Please complete the following form by January 18 at 8p.m. CST. Here's a reminder of the format and guidelines: Join IMOCC 4 PB: Iowa-Minnesota Online Critique Club for Picture Book Writers and Illustrators! Who: Members of Iowa-Minnesota SCBWI What: Provide and procure helpful feedback on writing and artwork Where: Zoom meeting When: 7:30-9:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, beginning January 20th, 2021 How: Follow these easy-peasy steps 1. Fill out the Google form here by the Monday before each meeting 2. Be prepared with a copy of the manuscript/dummy to read to a group of 4-5 others. 3. Watch your email for a Zoom link and join the meeting
  •   Save the Date for the 2022 Marvelous Midwest SCBWI Conference! This multi-region conference is designed to give you a large SCBWI NYC or LA conference experience closer to home.  Featuring over 35 faculty members sharing content for writers and illustrators that will move your Works In Progress -- and your career -- forward. Make industry connections. Get a portfolio review or critique. Gain access to acquiring editors, agents, and art directors. Find your people and make lasting relationships.  Start your planning now to join in! Much more information to come. Stay tuned.
  • Visit the Event Page to Learn more.
  • Non-Fiction That Rocks the World! September 18th, 2021 -- Online Conference Registration opens July 17th. More information to come.
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We are now the Iowa/Minnesota Region! Check out our list of 2021 Updates & News Here

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Author Headshots for IA/MN Members
August 28th @ Hoyt Sherman from 9am-12pm CST
Click the link here for more information.
September 18th, 2021 -- Online Conference - Registration now open.
  • Megan Abbate (Assistant Editor at Roaring Brook Press)
  • Lisa Amstutz (Agent at Storm Literary)
  • Katie Heit (Editor at Scholastic)
  • Katherine House (Author)
  • Rita Lorraine (Author)
Prairiewoods in Hiawatha, Iowa. Registration opens August 21st @ 9am!
Faculty Includes -
  • Sam Gentry (Editor at Little Brown Books for Young Readers)
  • Melissa Richeson (Storm Literary Agent)
  • Mallory Grigg (Art Director at Macmillan Publishing Group)
2022 Events:
  • April 1-3, 2022: Marvelous Midwest in Davenport, IA
 
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