SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate

Welcome to SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate!

Writers and illustrators spend many hours alone working on their craft. In our region, writers and illustrators can network at our Events, ShopTalk, and PAL meetings online and in-person. Thank you for popping in!

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ShopTalk Ithaca, May 13, 6:00 pm, in-person

TOPIC: Discussion about submitting & querying agents & editors. There will be a hand-out with info. If you can't make the meeting and would like a hand-out, please let me know and I'll email one to you after the meeting (as we may add to it that evening)

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ShopTalk Syracuse, May 28, 2024, Zoom

Our April 30 ShopTalk is Cancelled. The next Syracuse Area ShopTalk is Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Eastern Time. Picture book structure: What makes THIS book work? We’ll dissect a well-written picture book and talk about it. Bring your questions and experience and join the Discussion!

Spring Releases

Join us in celebrating new books by our regional writers and illustrators

School Visits

Looking for someone to visit your school/library? Many of our traditionally published authors and illustrators work with schools and libraries to create quality programs for students.