Friend + cheerleader to those who create stories for children. Official account for the Houston chapter of #SCBWI. Woo-Hoo!!
Houston, TX
Joined April 2010
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Illustrators, don't miss this fun and interactive webinar hosted by Sheli Peterson. Registration open now! #amillustrating #scbwi
scbwi.org/events/SCBWI_SOUTH…
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Join me at The Bookstall in Winnetka, IL this Saturday at 10:30am for a fun story time. I'll be sharing my two new picture books A PLACE FOR RAIN and MEADOWS OF THE SEA. Activities, swag, and more! thebookstall.com/event/2026-… @SleepingBearBks @NYRBooks
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Atlas is for all the “wait, this matters later” stuff.
Characters. Maps. Relationships. Threads. Structure.
All the pieces your book needs, but your doc never quite holds gracefully.
Built for authors, by authors: GetStoryrise.com
#AmEditing #5amWritersClub
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Have questions about the submission process?
SCBWI HOUSTON has answers!
Take a guided journey through the six key steps every author needs to take to prepare their writing for submission to agents, editors and contests. Premium Members: $15; Preview Members: $30 scbwi.org/events/six-steps-t…
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📣We are thrilled to announce that for a limited time, we are accepting manuscript submissions for children's books!📚
The submission period is May 3-17, 2026‼️
Visit 🔗chroniclebooks.com/submissio… for more details.
We can't wait to hear from you!🩵
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Kidlit creators, looking for practical book marketing insight? Kaye Marc-Charles, Co-RA of @SCBWIHouston is joining us for The Storytellers Marketing Mastery Summit, live online June 12–14, 2026. Tickets are available now.
#amwriting #writingcommunity
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Get ready for our Online Author Summit Jan 12‑17! 🎉 Watch the trailer for a full week of masterclasses & exclusive literary pitch opportunities 👇
🎬 Trailer: youtu.be/D6I6pT8hQ1c
#AuthorSummit #WritingCommunity #LiteraryPitch
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Middle grade fantasy is full of possibility.
This episode explores worldbuilding, collaboration, and why young readers are ready for thoughtful, meaningful stories with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
Listen here
open.spotify.com/episode/6JA…
#diversebooks
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Are your royalties based on net receipts or list price? Knowing this can protect your earnings! 👀
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson explains the #1 clause authors often miss — and why it matters before signing.
youtube.com/shorts/DE4gvxuYh…
Full episode drops Tuesday 9 AM Central!
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We are happy to share tickets for our Summit are available now. We have some great guest lined up and at the end of our summit a chance for you to pitch to a literary agent. Learn more:
thestorytellersshelfpodcast.…
#literaryagent #pitchevent #summit #writerscommunity
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In this time of being grateful, I'm thrilled to share A CELEBRATION OF YOU, illustrated by award-winning artist Kip Alizadeh, available from @bloomsburykids on March, 17, 2026!
From the publisher: Discover a world full of wonder and celebrate the extraordinary things all around you with this inspiring, poetic picture book from beloved author Josh Funk, illustrated with breathtaking, dazzling charm by Kip Alizadeh.
It's the perfect gift for a birthday, baby shower, new parent, graduation, first day of school, or other celebratory moment. A book to inspire resilience, optimism, and confidence in young readers. A story to read aloud again and again. An uplifting, encouraging picture book in the tradition of @missamykr, Emily Winfield Martin, Peter H. Reynolds, or @PatZMiller.
#kidlit #books
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Before I get too deep into booking out 2026...
@scbwi @SCBWISOCALLA @SCBWIHouston LA County, TX-Brazos Valley, Long Island, Inland Northwest
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Check out this clip from The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast with Max Beaudry, Emmy Award-winning screenwriter!
Get a sneak peek at how he writes for kids’ TV and turns stories from page to screen.
👉 Watch the full episode tomorrow on YouTube: youtu.be/XSLRnxvhFMA
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Tomorrow afternoon! I'll be hanging out at my favorite children's bookshop in Columbus, OH, @covertocover_oh! Join me for a storytime, signing, and more!
#kidlit #books #reading #whodonut #storytime
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Starting Big Thinking Publishing: The Money, Mistakes & What Works | Kat... youtu.be/rQjXqPNuv2c?si=0R1x… via @bigthinkingpub
#WritingCommunity #publisher #publishing
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Check out all the awesome #kidlit folks participating in the 2nd Annual Newton Children's Book Festival this Sunday from 11am-3pm at the New Art Center in Newtonville, MA! Don't miss it!
#books #bookfest #newtonchildrensbookfestival #childrensbooks
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How to Get Paid for School Visits and Sell More Books | Andy Coats, MG A... youtu.be/yPQHSz7PEes?si=LX83… via @YouTube
Find out on our next episode this Tuesday! Make sure to Subscribe!
#writingcommunity #reading #howto
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On #AutismAwarenessDay, here are 21 new and upcoming books with autistic characters! From teen romances and queer stories to paranormal romances and science fantasy, you'll find some great fiction suggestions for your reading.
Read here: bit.ly/431Seu2
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We are SO excited to welcome beloved Saturday Night Live alum ✨Kate McKinnon✨ to Houston!
Join us to celebrate her debut #mglit book, THE MILLICENT QUIBB SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG LADIES OF MAD SCIENCE. 🔬🧪 Get your tickets now! bluewillowbookshop.com/event… @LittleBrownYR
