Latest Past Events

SCBWI-Wisconsin Fall Retreat

From October 21-23, 2016, join an amazing faculty lineup of authors, illustrators, editors, agents, and industry professionals for the 25th anniversary of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Wisconsin chapter Fall Retreat. This year's event will be held in beautiful Green Lake, WI at the Green Lake Conference Center, Roger Williams Inn. Enjoy buffet meals, relaxing views, inspiring talks, and intensive workshops to help you hone your craft and network with others in the business of creating books for children and teens. Pre-registration is required for this event, and registration will open in mid-July. Please see wisconsin.scbwi.org for Read More

SCBWI Wild, Wild Midwest Writers Conference

Chicago Marriott Naperville 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville

Author Miranda Paul will be presenting a workshop on creative nonfiction for kids as well as joining a distinguished panel of authors for this multi-state event April 29-May 1, 2016. This fee-based event requires pre-registration. Registration opens to the general public on February 8. See the regional page at scbwi.org for more information and updates. Location: Chicago Marriott, Naperville Program & Faculty: * 40 faculty members * 7 different intensives – (three hour in-depth sessions on Friday afternoon)! * Newcomers to the Industry Session for Beginners, Led by Miranda Paul * 35-40 different sessions on topics related to Picture Books, Read More