MEMBER GOOD NEWS! Congratulations, Sara Shacter! “My debut middle grade novel, Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign, interior illustrations by Deborah Topolski, and cover art by C.B. Royal, comes out October 14th. It only took 15 years from start to finish!”

MEMBER GOOD NEWS! Congratulations, Taylor Tomlinson! “My book, Goodnight, Western Springs, illustrated by Christine F. Maningo, is the winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025. Goodnight, Naperville comes out in November, 2025.

Discover this issue of Illinois' premier literary magazine, by and for Illinois storytellers! Cover by Sarah Kurpiel https://t.co/JxnomNTp6l

Writers! Illustrators! Teachers! Librarians! #ReadALOUDIllinois Day is December 5th! Sign up by December 1st on our website: https://t.co/kPYGJPpAwu

SUBMISSIONS OPEN! SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund Opportunities: The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals will award one winning book and one honor book for their dedication to promoting compassion and respect for animals in their readers. Open through Dec. 1, 2025

BOLINGBROOK-NAPERVILLE & NORTH SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT: How to Build an Audience (Without Burning Out) with Vicky Weber WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th TIME: 7 PM WHERE: Zoom For more information, visit our website: https://t.co/U8tHCixA4L

NOVEMBER GOOD NEWS! Check your email for good news and opportunities with SCBWI Illinois. To sign up for our newsletter visit https://t.co/U8tHCix2fd

THE CHICAGO'S SOUTHLAND & NEAR WEST SUBURBAN NETWORKS PRESENT: Creating a Fantasy Trilogy - Egyptian Based with Michelle Jabès Corpora Look for more information on our website https://t.co/U8tHCix2fd

Join us for our MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP! Drop in to chat with Illinois members! Share your Good News, celebrate others, and make connections. WHEN: Fist of every month. TIME: 7PM CST WHERE: ZOOM Learn more on our website: https://t.co/U8tHCixA4L

Join SCBWI-IL Champaign-Urbana Area Network's annual Holiday Gathering at Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Champaign, IL, to connect with fellow children's book creatives and enjoy a festive book exchange. RSVP by December 1st to central.illinois.scbwi@gmail.com!

Missed one of our exceptional Fall Networks programs? For just $10, you can request recordings and enjoy unlimited access until December 22, with proceeds supporting our Networks, mentorships, and scholarships! Link in profile.

Join us tomorrow 11/14 7:00 pm for 'Launch Your Middle Grade Novel' with the Middle Grade Escapaders. Link in profile to join the Zoom! Pick up tips on submitting, marketing, and sustaining the effort needed to share your novel with the world. #scbwi #scbwiillinois

Join the Illinois Illustrator Network tomorrow Thurs, Nov 14, 7:00 PM via Zoom to 'Make Gifts!' We'll spend our time making a piece of art that can be given as a gift to friends, family, or your readers. #scbwi #scbwiillinois

Join Chicago Southside Network on Wed, Nov 13, at 5 PM for an in-person or Zoom event featuring writer and illustrator Maddie Gallegos, who will share insights on creating and publishing sports graphic novels. Zoom link in the profile under "Join Publishing Sports Graphic Novels.

Get ready for First Pages with a twist! Link in the profile under 'Join SCBWI-IL for FREE Network Programs. ' Scroll down to the Northside Network for info on submitting your pages and to join the Zoom link! #scbwi #scbwiillinois

Join the Bolingbrook-Naperville Network on Zoom this Sat, Oct 26, 10:00 am for a session with Quantum Alignment System Coach Sarah Tobias, who will lead an exercise called Self-Doubt Troll to help you reframe fears and take action toward your dreams. Link in profile to join!

Join the Near West Suburban Network Oct 24 at 7:00 PM via Zoom for Hauntings & Horror for Middle Grade and YA. We'll explore what makes horror stories so gripping, discuss common themes, and learn how to handle complex topics for younger readers --join us if you dare!

The Fall 2024 SCBWI-IL bulletin 'Prairie Wind' is out! Head over to the link in our bio to read the latest edition!

Join the Diversity Network tomorrow 10/16 7:00 pm for Marketing Madness for Creatives! Register to attend via link in our profile! #scbwi #scbwiillinois Free for everyone!

Join the Illustrator's Network Meeting tomorrow 10/10 7:00 pm via Zoom. Click the link in our profile and then click 'Join the SCBWI-IL for FREE Network Programs' to join the Zoom link! All are welcome!