Upcoming Events

Until further notice, no in-person SCBWI regional events are being scheduled.

In the meantime, we are planning many online events. See the calendar above for Southern Breeze’s scheduled events. Cick on the event’s title for more information.

As an SCBWI member, you also have access to online events held by SCBWI regions around the world.

And, SCBWI is hosting events online. From free webinars to targeted workshops to full conferences, check “SCBWI Digital” and “Events” in the main menu at SCBWI.org.

Ongoing Online Resources

Book Launches! Watch Southern Breezers launch their newest books on our very own YouTube channel.

• If you have a book coming out soon (or recently released), email Heather Montgomery sipsey21@hotmail.com for details on how to include it in next quarter’s Book Launch video.

Online Critique Groups: Join us for monthly Zoom critique meetings open to all genres and all writers, whether new or experienced. Click here to see Zoom links to meetings (you must be signed in on SCBWI.org to access this page)

PAL members online chats: Heather Montgomery hosts informal discussions focused on topics relevant to our published members. Please email Heather at sipsey21@hotmail.com for the meeting links.

Upcoming PAL meeting dates and topics: 

Thursday, March 18th, 11 Eastern/10 Central

• The pandemic’s impact on school and library market

Whose needs are we aiming to meet? The child’s? Ours? Publishers? Teachers? Parents? What gets in the way of meeting those needs? 

Illustrators: Click here to go to the Illustrators’ Lounge for the most up-to-date information about programs especially for you!

• Regional Workshops & Proposal Forms 

Want to share your knowledge in our Conferences, Workshops, and Local Events? complete the form to propose a presentation!

Need a gift for that writer or illustrator in your life? Treat them to an upcoming SCBWI Southern Breeze conference!

Contact Southern-Breeze@scbwi.org for a gift code just for you!