Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators

Saturday June 29, 2024
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Fishbowl, Hillwood Commons

Panelists:
Roberta Rivera, SCBWI Executive Director
Stephen Ingram, Illustrator Coordinator
Roseanne B. Frank, Social Media Director
Tracé Wilkins Francis, Book Fair Event Coordinator.

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is, a 501c3 nonprofit, the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. They are a global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature. Their mission is to support the creation of an abundance of quality children’s books, so that young people everywhere have the books they need and deserve.

Today, you can learn from SCBWI leaders and volunteer/members about how you can contribute to a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature. They’ll share their resources and know-how that can support your creative literary endeavors.