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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Love books? Collingswood Book Festival is for you! I'll be under the @scbwiepa.bsky.social tent w/some of my kidlit author/illustrator friends. Stop by to do a craft, buy a book or 2, or just say "hi!" #kidlit #bookfest #collsbook #reading #literacy #authors #thingstodoinnj #familyfriendly

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#kidlitcommunity: Ask the Agent/Ask the Editor returns with two perspectives on one topic. First up, an agent's POV on "series potential" on Oct 19. Registration open!

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📣SCBWI FL is hosting a webinar with 🌟Susie Yi🌟Understanding whether graphic novels are right for your story and what to do next! October 14 @soojimoo.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/events/creat... ✏️ #scbwievent #authorillustrator #graphicnovel #kidlitart #cat&cat

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📣Shout out to SCBWI AL/GA/FL @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social for their upcoming event: Take Two! Developing a Cinematic Eye for Storytelling⚡Both writers and illustrators from beginners up ➡️Oct 24 www.scbwi.org/events/SCBWI... #scbwievent #amwriting #amillustrating #kidlitart @prettylines.bsky.social

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Wake up, campers!⏰The next bi-monthly writing sprint sponsored by the SCBWI Pennsylvania East Region is Monday, September 21🌇Register to receive the link, and join the morning coworking space—start with a brief update and dive into creating! ✏️ www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... #scbwievent #amdrafting

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📣SCBWI Kansas/Missouri is hosting Finding the Perfect Match: Agent/Client relationship with Sera Rivers and Brooke Hartman! ⚡Register for the Oct 8 webinar on their regional page www.scbwi.org/events/findi... #literaryagent #amquerying @writeloudly.bsky.social @andylozano.com

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

✏️Don't miss out—last day to register🎉Sign-up for SCBWI Pennsylvania East MG/YA Day or Illustrator Day✏️Happening at the library this Saturday in Lancaster!🎉 www.scbwi.org/events/illus... #epascbwi #scbwievent #Writersofpennsylvania #amquerying #middlegrade #YA #illustratorsofpennsylvania #kidlitart

Last day to register— Two events—Same day! (underlined) September 19, 2026; (background pattern of graphic leaf outlines) Illustrator Day (smiling apple graphic) and MG&YA Day 2026 (smiling pumpkin graphic) Live! In Lancaster

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉We are happy to announce registration is still open for the SCBWI PA East webinar with Literary agent Estelle Laure of Folio Jr, Oct 19th www.scbwi.org/events/easte... Don't miss this opportunity to hear what to do with your stand-alone or series books! Part 2: Ask the Editor Oct 29 also available✏️

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📣It's time for the regional EPA Open Mic Night! Register on our website🎤 www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... & illustrators, share your work and encourage your fellow creators with thoughtful feedback ✏️Thanks to our volunteer host @heatherstigall7.bsky.social #peercritique #scbwievent #scbwiepa

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's time for Member News! See what our members have been up to this month! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/08/31/m... @kateywrites.bsky.social @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social @ydansky.bsky.social @hildaeburgos.bsky.social @annettewhipple.bsky.social

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Meet literary agent Charlotte Wenger! Charlotte will be joining us for MG & YA day in Lancaster on September 19. Learn more about Charlotte and the event in this interview on the blog! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/a... @charlottewenger.com @krisrashid.bsky.social

Photo of Charlotte Wenger. Text reads Charlotte Wenger Literary Agent. Graphic shows a smiling pumpkin and background is yellow with green leaves.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Meet author-illustrator Brian Biggs who will be joining us at Illustrator Day in Lancaster, PA on 9/19. Find out all about Brian and the event in this interview by Berrie on the blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/a... @brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social

Photo of Brian Biggs. Text reads, Brian Biggs Illustrator. Graphic shows a green apple with a happy face on a yellow background with green leaves.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We're getting excited for MG & YA Day—Live! in Lancaster on September 19! Editor Claire Stetzer will be there. Find out more about Claire and the event in this interview on the blog by Sarah Claxton. We hope to see you there! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/a... @sarahclaxton.bsky.social

Photo of Claire Stetzer on a yellow background with green leaves. Image of a happy jack-o-lantern. Text reads: Claire Stetzer, Editor.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Meet Lisa Gouldy! Lisa will be presenting a webinar with us on 9/3 called "Embodied Point of View–Capturing your Main Character’s Perspective." Find out more in this interview on the blog! @planningforsun.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/a...

Photo of Lisa Gouldy on a yellow background with green leaves. Text: Lisa Gouldy

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In celebration of Eastern PA SCBWI member Katey Howes Alison Green Myers in discussion with Michelle Nott remember Katey's contributions to the kidlit community on the blog in advance of the book release event for Katey's newest book, TAKE IT APART. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/08/04/c...

Text reads: Celebrating Katey Howes with Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Newtown Bookshop, August 12th, 6:30pm
Images are: a photo of Katey Howes, a photo of Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, and cover images of Take It Apart and Be a Maker by Katey Howes and Cats in Construction Hats by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Don't forget the upcoming deadlines! Aug. 7—regional graphic subs due Aug. 11—Live! In Lancaster subs due Aug. 21—Larissa Brown subs due Aug. 17—Meet & Greet in Jenkintown Aug. 19—Meet & Greet in Mountaintop Aug. 28—Eva Scalzo subs due sign-up for our events via www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/...

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🌞Good morning!—Wake-up & Write-in happening August 3 and 19 🌞 2 hours of writing sprints—dedicate some personal writing time alongside other SCBWI creators🌞Sign-up www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... See you there! #writingtime #onlinewritingcohort #workinprogress #freeSCBWIevent #scbwiepa

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Free critique opportunity! Eastern PA SCBWI members get a free written critique of submission materials (query, resume, and 500-word sample) when they register for the 8/20-8/23 retreat* at Boyds Mills. Enter code PA-EAST-SCBWI in the comments section of the registration page. *Not an SCBWI event.

Ignite your writing n the educational market with presenters Sandra K. Athans and Mike Downs at Boyds Mills.

A special CRITIQUE OFFER for Pennsylvania East SCBWI members for a complimentary written critique of submission materials (query, resume, and a 500-word writing sample), for those members who register for the August 20-23 in-person retreat.

The Educational Market is your GATEWAY to INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY! Let’s START with the fact that you’ll meet THREE EDITORS from THREE PUBLISHING HOUSES that need authors now! These editors work with nonfiction, biographies, hi/lo books, novels in verse, series fiction, and every variety of teacher-related-materials (lesson plans, test passages, etc.). Would you like to write biographies, career books, or nonfiction STEM? Maybe a fictional series, a novel in verse, or humorous poetry? Or for those with some background in education, the market for teacher-related-materials is immense! BUT, to break in, you must know the nuances and rules of this rapidly changing market!

Register soon! Spaces are filling fast!

*This event is not organized by SCBWI and we are not liable for the information presented.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Reminder: Update your SCBWI PAEast PAL directory profile by 7/31—Visit www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... for full details💡Contact PAL coordinator @andreadenish.bsky.social with additional questions The 2026-2027 Directory PDF will be available for teachers & librarians soon www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/...

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

⚡Last chance to secure critiques with author-Illustrator Larissa Brown and editor Lisa Gouldy⚡Register for Humor in Storytelling 8/22,🍏 POV & Narrative Voice 9/3,🍏 or attend BOTH webinars FREE with registration to Live Lancaster event 9/19🍏 www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... #scbwievent #kidlitart

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

💬SCBWI MD/DE?WV announces its 1-Day In-Person event Oct 17th⚡Fabulous faculty and timely topics— www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Fa... #scbwievent #writingsummit #SCBWMDDEWV #editorfeedback #agentfeedback #manuscriptcritique

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

📣Reminder—Initial design sketches must be submitted by August 7 for your design to be chosen! Find a PDF brief including specs & honorarium amount, details, & application link on our website www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... 💡💭We want to see your best design sketches—Let's see what EPA has to offer!!⚡

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Rejections are a part of every publishing journey, but that doesn’t make them feel any better to receive. Check out this month's comic by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington on the blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/07/17/j...

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Junk Mail, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington

Rejections are a part of every publishing journey, but that doesn’t make them feel any better to receive. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoin…

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📚👍SCBWI FRIENDS: Only 1 wk to vote in the Crystal Kite Awards! If you ❤️ GILBERT & THE GHOST, consider voting for it in the ATLANTIC DIVISION. Thank you for the Gilbert ❤️👻 @scbwiepa.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social #crystalkite #bookawards #picturebooks #gilbertandtheghost @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Meet Leslie Zampetti! Leslie will be joining us for Illustrator Day in Lancaster on September 19! Find out all about Leslie and the event in this interview on our blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/a... @heatherstigall7.bsky.social @literarylesliez.bsky.social

Photograph of Leslie Zampetti on the left and a graphic of a cartoon green apple smiling on the right with the words "Leslie Zampetti Literary Agent" under the apple.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Don't forget😎Monday morning 9:30 AM ET—Wake-Up & Write-In online writing sprints hosted by volunteer @jenraudenbush.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/...

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Meet Eva Scalzo! We're looking forward to Eva's webinar "Beyond the Surface–Crafting Authentic Invisible Representation in Children’s Books" on 8/27. Find out more in this interview on the blog! @evascalzo.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/07/02/a...

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📣Here it is! Announcing the open call to all Premium members of SCBWI Pennsylvania East!⚡review the brief & send your designs for the chance to receive 💲💲💲paid compensation and see your graphic on our social media, banner, slides & more www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... Design submissions due August 7!

Attention Illustrators—the Pennsylvania East Region presents an open call to all EPA Premium Members. Paid opportunity—submit your designs for the new regional graphic! (Background of horizontal lines from midpoint thickening as they reach the bottom); circle with dashed outline contains comic style question mark, square with rounded corners and dashed outline contains casual font question mark, square with dashed outline contains sans serif question mark outline.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

It's time for Member News! Check out the exciting news from our members this month: @eileenruvane.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/m...

Image text: Eastern PA SCBWI Member News! Image: a graphic of a rolled-up newspaper.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Meet illustrator Larissa Brown! Larissa will be presenting at our upcoming webinar "Drawn to Story–Crafting Characters and Cracking Smiles" on 8/22 at 5 PM Eastern Time. Find out more about Larissa and the webinar in this interview on our blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/28/a...

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An Interview with Artist Larissa Brown, by Robyn Stone

Robyn Stone interviews artist Larissa Brown in advance of the Eastern PA SCBWI webinar Drawn to Story–Crafting Characters and Cracking Smiles on August 22, 2026 at 5PM EST. An Interview with Artist…

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

💬Check out SCBWI KS/MO webinar: Art Imitates Life⚡photo references in illustration www.scbwi.org/events/art-i... with illustrator Meredith Lucius! July 11 #illustration #kidlitart #scbwievent #illustrationwebinar #illustrationreference #SCBWIKSMO

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🚧Coming soon: SCBWI Pennsylvania East is looking for a new regional graphic—MEMBERS OF EASTERN PA follow our social media channels & subscribe to our mailing list to be notified the day the search goes live 🎨💡Details pending...Stay tuned to our regional page www.scbwi.org/regions/epa

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🎃Can't wait for the upcoming webinar September 3—Embodied POV: character in narration!🍁signup to attend🎃Add-on critiques available: PB, MG, YA, N-I-V www.scbwi.org/events/easte... #scbwievent #writingpointofview #amwriting #amquerying #characterpov #scbwiepa #novelinverse @lisagould.bsky.social

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

💬Shout out to SCBWI Israel's upcoming webinar for all kidlit creators whether indie or traditional: designing and making room for type in your work⚡with Elizabeth Dulemba www.scbwi.org/events/type-... July 7 + recording #typography #scbwievent #coverilustrator #indiepublishing #illustrationwebinar

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🎨Larissa Brown webinar—humor as a storytelling superpower in picture book illustration💡turn strong story moments into comedy gold!🎨dummies, GN, cover art, portfolio critiques available www.scbwi.org/events/easte... #portfoliofeedback #illustrationcritique #kidlitbookcover #larissapaints #scbwievent

EasternSCBWI Pennsylvania East Region Webinar: Drawn to Story— Crafting Characters and Cracking Smiles with Illustrator Larissa Brown (graphic line divider) August 22, 2026 (graphic line divider) Saturday, 5pm ET (graphic of smiling pear, lemon, apple with comic word balloon"HAHA!") critiques available!

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

💬SCBWI CA SanFrancisco South @scbwisf.bsky.social is hosting a webinar for authors & translators: Kidlit across cultures w/ editor María Correa @penguinkids.bsky.social⚡July 10 signup www.scbwi.org/events/ca-sf... #bilingualkidsbooks #authortranslator #scbwievent #picturebookwebinar #booktranslator

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

💬Shout out to SCBWI New Mexico's next craft webinar on novel revision⚡with Meg Eden Kuyatt July 7⚡sign up for 1 webinar or purchase recordings of the whole series www.scbwi.org/regions/newm... #scbwievent #novelrevision #writingwebinar #amrevising @medenkuyatt.bsky.social @scbwi-nm.bsky.social

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Kidlit illustrators and writers, have you ever considered doing a residency? Read more about it in this month's Illustration Illuminated blog article: easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/16/i...

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

📣You can still join us live online for Narrative Arc in Picture Books with @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social ⚡Tonight is the final session in our FREE 3-webinar series made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America⚡1 registration=3 free webinars www.scbwi.org/events/easte...

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Next up! A webinar with the fabuous @jrbarr.bsky.social. If you write/illustrate #MG or #YA and have to do any research for your story, you do not want to miss this. Registration is FREE. Upcoming Events kcstrocchia.com/upcoming-eve... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Upcoming Events

For more information about the events that I will be either hosting or co-hosting this year, click on the links below. June 15, 2026 SCBWI Eastern PA – Zoom June 16, 2026 SCBWI Eastern PA &#8…

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Jennifer Robin Barr @jrbarr.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Thrilled to share THUNDER AND MERCY! Female spies, a 1970s Philadelphia setting, and a surprise Revolutionary mystery, all woven through middle-grade friendship and belonging. Published by Astra/Calkins Creek with gorgeous cover art by @csneal.bsky.social. Coming July 2026. Pre-orders are open!

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Learn about the road to IP publishing in this interview with SCBWI member Charles Orgboon III easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/c...

Image shows author Charles Orgbon III holding open the book Mufasa.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

💬Who's revising this summer? SCBWI Texas: Austin region presents July 12 Bootcamp⚡Tackling editor letter, AD feedback, plot revision, critiques and more! 6 top publishing professionals www.scbwi.org/events/atx-b... #artdirectorfeedback #editorfeedback #scbwievent #writingbootcamp

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

💬Happy to shout out SCBWI Montana workshop—Traditional? Indie? Hybrid? 📍Map your road to publication with Janet S Fox @janetsfox.bsky.social ⚡June 18 www.scbwi.org/events/Monta... ⚡ #scbwi #SCBWIEVENT #hybridpublishing #indieauthor #publishingadvice #writingwebinar

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

💬Heads up! SCBWI Canada West @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social presents a unique webinar on Hi-Lo manuscripts!⚡Don't know what that is? This is for you! www.scbwi.org/events/canad... Writing how-tos, tips, publisher info, & more—Sept 15, 7MDT (9pmET) + replay #amwriting #querying #hilobooks #scbwievent

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Register this week to join us LIVE ONLINE for our free 3-webinar Professional Development Series✏️🎨📖1️⃣registration/3️⃣webinars⚡crits available www.scbwi.org/events/easte... June 8—Picture Stories June 15—MG&YA Research June 16—PB Arcs @jrbarr.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social

SCBWI Eastern PA webinars FREE Professional Development Series (the 3 free webinars in this series are made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America; June 8, 15, & 16 photo Patricia Kreiser with graphic of pencil/brush cup "Illustration"; photo ofJennifer Robin Barr with graphic of novel "MG*YA"; photo of Jessica Whipple with graphic of open book "PB"; register now for optional critiques (circled with arrows pointing to it)

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