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NOTE: Events shown on the calendar above are limited to events that require paid registration
Upcoming Events
(may not be shown on calendar above)
Novel CoronaVirus Measures: Until further notice, no “in-person” SCBWI regional events will be scheduled.
Book Launches! Watch Southern Breezers launch their newest books on our very own YouTube channel:
Spring book launches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5wYoobfM3w
September book launches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn7gI-Qiz8s&t=41s
Online Critique meetings: Show-mo may be over for this year, but we had so much fun that we’re keeping the online critiquing going. Zoom Critique meetings open to all market categories. Links to meetings (you must be signed in on SCBWI.org to access this page)
Saturday, 12/12 at 10:00 am EST
Monday 12/14 at 7:30 pm EST
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:
October 22 at 11 AM Central/12 Eastern
- Marketing for both books and virtual visits.
- Do’s and don’t for choosing an agent
November 30 at 1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern
- Self published authors support
- Monetizing your writing and illustrating business
December 21 at 1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern
- Sequels
- When your book is no longer a new release…
October 25th: Quarterly Book Launch videos due: if you have a book coming out soon (or recently released), email Heather Montgomery sipsey21@hotmail.com for details.
“Donut” Miss this Graphic Novel Panel! October 29th 7:00-8:30pm (free): Meet author-illustrator, Mika Song, and her agent, Erica Rand Silverman (of Stimola Literary Studio) and hear them talk about Mika’s early graphic novel, DONUT FEED THE SQUIRRELS, and their thoughts on the growing graphic novel scene! You’ll also get a peek into Mika’s creating process including her advice on writing/submitting a script for graphic novels and how she created a compelling plot with fewer words. In the Q & A following, the panelists will be happy to answer questions about writing and illustrating graphic novels, picture books, and more! This panel is for anyone interested in writing and illustrating for kids, and particularly those with an interest in learning industry scoop about writing and/or illustrating graphic novels.
BONUS: Mika and Erica are giving away (2) portfolio reviews to illustrator registrants, and there will be door prizes for writers too! The recording of this event will be available for 1 month afterward.
Here is the link to register for the event:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQPm4PVwbDmaMOkXKKVnmerLa39vAJLdpdffRtyZiD9aTuRQ/viewform
Liz Conrad Award entries accepted beginning November 15th: details in the Illustrators’ Lounge
Save the Date: November 16th 7:00-8:00 pm (EST): A Conversation with Author Vicky Alvear Shecter:
Save the Date: December 5th 1:00-2:40 pm EST: 4-Author Panel in partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library
“Inspiration for the Author in you” is all about an afternoon dedicated to helping you find the author that lives inside of you! You will hear from four amazing Authors that are all members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). The lineup of Authors are Sucheta Rawal, Jenny L. Cote, Jesse Byrd and Jennifer Swanson. International Author and Motivational Speaker, Rhonda Knight will be interviewing each of these fascinating Authors. During our Q&A segment, there will then be a chance for you as our viewing audience, to ask questions of any of our Authors or Hostess. This SCBWI event is really all about YOU! Our goals are to inspire, motivate and encourage you as an aspiring Author and to hopefully push you into taking the next steps as an Author, so that we will be able to perhaps read your books in the near future. Please join us and be sure to take good notes, as you hear some great stories from these successful Authors, in the field of Children’s books and the book Writers’ industry! Register through Gwinnett County Public Library here: https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/events
Illustrators: check out the Illustrators’ Lounge for the most up-to-date information about programs especially for you!
Regional Conferences, Workshops and Retreats
- Writers’ and Illustrators’ Retreats
Want to help organize a retreat in your area? Southern Breeze is an all volunteer organization. We depend on the support of our member volunteers to set up and schedule local events in our region. If you want to have a writers or illustrators’ retreat, contact your Local Liaison and work with them to set up an event that you would want to attend. No Local Liaison in your area? Volunteer! Contact our Membership Coordinator will provide you with information about the volunteer job.
Want to share your knowledge in our Conferences, Workshops, and Local Events? complete the form to propose a presentation!
Are you a children’s librarian, author or illustrator?
Do you have a children’s book signing or other children’s writing or illustrating event coming up?
Let us know about YOUR local event so we can add it to our Breezers in Your Neighborhood schedule and regional calendar!
For more SCBWI events around the world, visit https://www.scbwi.org/events-home/
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!
