SCBWI-IL GOOD NEWS | AUGUST 2024 | |
APPLICATION OPEN
Do this for yourself. Now.
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Lisa Katzenberger interviewed by Catherine Velasco, ARA
Lisa Katzenberger, Author & 2024 Mentor
Lisa Katzenberger is the author of several books for children, including It Will Be OK: A Story of Empathy, Kindness, and Friendship, A Love Letter to My Library, CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School, I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared: Finding The Brave You, and It Belongs to the World: Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin.
Lisa is on the faculty of The Writing Barn where she teaches picture book writing courses including Perfecting the Picture Book, Writing Social Emotional Learning Picture Books, and Write. Submit. Support. She lives in La Grange, Illinois with her husband and two children. Visit Lisa online at www.lisakatzenberger.com
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Lisa Katzenberger interviewed by Catherine Velasco, ARA
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It is through conference fees and generous donations that SCBWI-Illinois is able to make such opportunities available. SCBWI-IL does NOT get your SCBWI dues to support member opportunities. If you would like to leave a legacy and support this or another opportunity, email us. | |
Celebrate Jen Wagh today! | |
5 Years as Co-Regional Advisor-IL
Celebrate our beloved Co-Regional Advisor on her 5 years as Illinois' Regional Advisor!
In addition to her current duties, Jen has served Illinois for many seasons as a conference coordinator for Prairie Writer's & Illustrator's Day and Spring Thaw, and as Assistant Regional Advisor 2018-2019. Jen will retire as Co-RA on November 30 but still stay on as the long-time Network Representative for Dundee!
More about Jennifer
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Send Jenny your thanks!
Jennifer Wagh is a Simon & Schuster debut author. She lives with her husband, three kids, and a leopard gecko named Bibi in Sleepy Hollow, IL. As a former preschool teacher, she loves to enthusiastically read picture books aloud. Jenny has been writing for 18+ years, and is Co-RA for SCBWI -IL.
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SCBWI-IL Leone Anderson
Volunteer Celebration | |
Attend Leone's Celebration of Life 8/18 | |
Opportunities for Published Members | |
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Virtually Visit Illinois Schools December 6
Sign up for
SCBWI-Illinois' 4th Annual #ReadALOUDIllinois Day!
BY NOV 1
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Sign up for #ReadALOUDIllinois Day with PAL book and hours available.
- SCBWI-IL PAL & Published Committee contacts Illinois schools with event information at AISLE CONFERENCE
- Announce on socials that you’re participating.
- Schools contact YOU to request a FREE virtual visit.
- #ReadLocalILLINOIS Published members eligible.
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ONLINE DIRECTORY
Sign up to include your latest PAL book
BY AUG 15
- Member Name from SCBWI website MEMBER HOME/ MY PROFILE
- Member Email from SCBWI website MEMBER HOME/ MY PROFILE
- Member Expiration Date from SCBWI website MEMBER HOME/ MY PROFILE/ MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
- Member's Illinois School District
- Member Statement of up to 500 words
- Up to (3) Member books with (Date/Publisher)
- Corresponding covers .pdf max 20 dpi each
- Headshot (5x7 max 150 dpi)
Email to Denise Holmes with the subject line "RLI Directory" by August 15 to be included.
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AISLE, Tinley Park
November 7-9
Save the Date
SCBWI-IL PALs will again be compiling swag bags for volunteers to hand out at the AISLE storyteller breakfast.
PALs will be asked to mail in their bookmarks, postcards and latest workshop information. Not attending the breakfast? No worries! Send in your swag! Click on blue button for details.
Click here for all the information about the Association of Illinois School Library Educators Conference this November 7-9 in Tinley Park, IL.
#ReadLOCALIllinois PRESENTATION
Jen Wagh, Co-RA will present new SCBWI-IL storyteller's fall books to librarians.
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Fall Season's Crop in the upcoming PW
Have a new book coming out this fall? Sign up for the SCBWI-IL Fall Season's Crop here.
Our gratitude to PW editor team (Shirin Shamsi, Shelia McMahon & Brooke O'Neill) for their wonderful work! Read the new edition, filled with stories and inspiration written by fellow Illinois member-followers!
Read The Prairie Wind
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Participation information will be emailed directly to published members.
How can I be recognized as a SCBWI published member?
Remember, upgrading your SCBWI member status is free and as easy as a few clicks!
If you have published a children’s magazine article or an indie book, or if you’ve signed a contract for an upcoming PAL book or magazine article, feel free to log in and go to your MEMBER PROFILE. Here, you can upload your new titles into the bookstore. This will automatically upgrade your member status!
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Francesca Mahaney, Illustrator | |
SCBWI SUMMER CONFERENCE FEATURES ILLINOIS PRESENTERS
Candace Fleming &
Tracy Van Straaten
Join in a vibrant digital environment that will uplift, inspire, and support you in writing and illustrating impactful children's books. Immerse yourself in sessions specifically for illustrators, traditionally published & self-published authors, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, picture book writers and more! Every attendee has access to the content of all 50 sessions for up to one month after the conference concludes.
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SCBWI-IL Recordings BY REQUEST
Ends Soon!
Available through AUG 11
This month SCBWI-IL Summer Series programs are offered for unlimited viewing when you register for a small fee which supports our free opportunities like Networks and mentorships.
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NETWORK REPRESENTATIVES, READ ON!
Please submit your FALL NWTWORK programs to Catherine Velasco, ARA, no later than August 16. the Regional Team will approve by August 20 for posting on 9/1. QUESTIONS? Email Catherine Velasco, ARA.
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Join Far North
Suburban Network
AUGUST
Online
Feedback Night
If you'd like to receive feedback on your work, you'll be asked to email your pages to Kim before the meeting so everyone can access them. Please send no more than five double spaced pages or a picture book manuscript.
DATE: Wednesday, August 07
TIME: 7-9 pm
—Online, FREE event for both members and non-members.
—If you would like to attend, please RSVP Kim Oclon, Far North Suburban Network Representative.
—Questions? Email Far North Suburban Network Representatives Kim Oclon and Nicole Hewitt for more information.
Kim Oclon
Nicole Hewitt
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AUG 1-4
AUG 3
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South Side Network Critique Group Robust Coffee Lounge, 6300 S. Woodlawn, Chicago, 11 AM. Read about our critique guidelines/submit your work using this link: Google Drive
AUG 6
AUG 7
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LCMM Applications due 11:59 PM CDT
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AUG 11
AUG 15
AUG 16
- Fall Network Programming Write-Up and Fee requests due
AUG 18
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Leone Anderson Celebration of Life, 10:30 AM, Unitarian Universalist Church, Stockton, IL
AUG 27
SEPT
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