HELLO!
Words from your Houston SCBWI Assistant Regional Advisor
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Happy Spring, everyone! I hope everyone has had a great start to this season of renewal and new beginnings.
Since it's April now, that means our ALL Y'ALL Texas-wide conference is just over a month away! Your Houston team has been working hard with the other Texas chapters to put on a stellar conference for you. There will be plenty of presentations about the craft and business of creating children's books, presented by editors, agents, an art director, authors, and illustrators. We hope to see you there, but you can join us online if you can't make it in person. Read all about it and register at the link below our conference post in this newsletter. Oh, and there's still time to get early-bird pricing, since we've extended the deadline to April 11th!
In the meantime, we'll see you online at our next monthly meeting (on the 2nd Monday instead of the 1st Monday this time) and our other events. Scroll down to see what we have coming up!
See you soon!
Lynne Kelly
Assistant Regional Advisor
Houston SCBWI
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Illustrator Coordinator Position Open!!!
Lisa will be stepping down as IC and we are looking for the next amazing illustrator to join our Houston RT team!
If you are interested in being considered for this role, please email Jerry Bennett, U.S. Illustrator Coordinator, to request an application by Monday, April 15, 2024. In the subject field, please put “IC Application - Houston.”
To be applicable, you must be a premium SCBWI member and your SCBWI member profile must show that “illustrator” is selected as your field of interest. This is a volunteer (unpaid) role, but it comes with many perks and opportunities! If you have any questions regarding the details of being an IC, please reach out to Lisa at houston-ic@scbwi.org.
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HOUSTON CHAPTER EVENTS
We encourage you to register for all events via our website.
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April Meeting Update
For April's meeting we are pleased to have Kirk Reedstrom speak on PR, marketing, and branding. This meeting has a new speaker and is now ONLINE only.
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Fuel Your Craft
Sign up for our region's many activities below!
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Early Bird Pricing Ends on April 11th! | |
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Before you go....
We're thrilled to announce the opening of our ALL Y'ALL store offering items proudly displaying our conference logo.
By purchasing items from the ALL Y'ALL store, not only will you be able to show your support for (and at!) the conference, but you'll also be contributing directly to its success.
Visit the Texas All Y'all store to find your new merch!
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After a whirlwind of a year, you're going to deserve a little getaway. Picture a cozy retreat nestled in the heart of the Navasota woods, surrounded by like-minded writers and illustrators, all eager to share their craft and stories. It's the perfect opportunity to recharge, refuel, and reconnect with your passion. Imagine waking up to the crisp morning air, grabbing your notebook or sketchpad, and heading out to to put your ideas to paper. You'll enjoy three buffet meals per day, engage in lively discussions, gain insights from fellow artists, and spark your creativity in a supportive environment.
But here's the best part – you can make this dream a reality without breaking the bank! By setting aside just $10 a week, you'll have a tidy sum ready when registration opens. Yup! For the cost of a couple of coffees, you'll secure your spot at this unforgettable pre-Christmas present to yourself.
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Houston Chapter Critique Group
Where: Zoom
When: April 8th, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
What: An informal critique group to meet before most of our chapter meetings.
Details: All written and illustrated works-in-progress intended for the children’s market are welcome.
Please view the group's guidelines prior to attending. Free to all.
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April's write-in is cancelled.
We are looking for ideas to better utilize the reservation space
with more membership participation.
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March Meet & Greet
Where: Brass Tacks Cafe, 612 Live Oak street, Houston, TX 77003
When: April 20th, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:30 AM CST
What: Please join us for our monthly social! Hang out with other Kidlit creatives where we can talk about craft, kids, or coffee. Please RVSP so we can save you a seat at the restaurant. See you there!
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This online only meeting features fantasy writer Katie Keridan, Psy.D., MPH, as she applies her knowledge of brain-behavior relationships to creating realistic fictional characters. Join us online on May 6th, 2024. | |
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OTHER SCBWI CONFERENCES,
WEBINARS, AND WORKSHOPS HERE!
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Space City Scribes Blog
Welcome our newest kidlit correspondent, Margaret Lea!
Margaret is a writer, musician, piano teacher, wife, mom of three teenage girls, and an active member of SCBWI. She has been published in several “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books, Sasee Magazine, The Sun literary magazine and Your Teen for Parents magazine. She lives in Katy, TX. Stay tuned for upcoming articles!
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Have News? Share It With Us For Our Members Corner Newsletter! (published the 10th of each month)
Submit author & illustrator news for the next newsletter by the 5th of each month via this form. Event submissions for member book launches and signings can be added to our regional calendar! Please be sure to include the date, time, and location.
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Draw This Award!
A monthly art prompt, part of the SCBWI publication Insight.
All submissions shown on the online gallery, and two winners featured in Insight, the website, and social media.
Check for submission guidelines.
Click for More Info
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Ann Whitford Paul Writer’s Digest Manuscript Award
An annual award given to a Most Promising Picture Book manuscript.
Winners will be selected in two categories: Fiction and Nonfiction. The two winners will each receive a $1,000 grant to encourage the development of an excellent picture book manuscript.
Submissions open April 1, 2024.
Click for More Info
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Crystal Kite Awards
Peer-given award to recognize great books from fifteen SCBWI regional divisions around the world.
Submissions open April 1, 2024.
Click for More Info
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Co-Regional Advisor:
Kaye Marc-Charles
Co-Regional Advisor:
Annie Roi Harmon
Asst. Regional Advisor:
Lynne Kelly
Illustrators Coordinator:
Lisa Chow
Regional Advisor Emeritus:
Vicki Sansum
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Newsletter Editor
OPEN!
Critique Group Coordinator:
Nancy Blair
Newsletter Column Writer:
Jim Smolski
Kidlit Correspondents:
Margaret Lea
(1 OPENING LEFT)
New Membership Coordinator
OPEN!
Programming Chair:
Cheryl McCosh
Social Event Coordinator
Christine Wengler
PAL Coordinator
Sydney Dunlap
Self-Pub Coordinator
OPENING SOON
Social Media Crew
OPEN!
OPEN Volunteer Positions
We want to create a chapter that is more involved, engaged, and active, and we need your help to do it!
Click here to apply.
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