SCBWI-MI February News

Hello SCBWI-MI Family,

'Tis the season of hearts and cherubs, right? Not always! Did you know people in the Victorian era sent "vinegar valentines?" These quippy and often harsh valentines expressed feelings other than lovey-dovey-ness. Here's a particularly apt example for our community:

Here's hoping you receive non-vinegar valentines this year!

As always, if you have any questions related to SCBWI-MI or the SCBWI organization, please feel free to contact your co-RAs, Carrie Pearson or Jodi McKay, or our IC, Katie Eberts.

Warmly,

Carrie and Jodi

Upcoming SCBWI-MI Events:

SCBWI-MI's one-day conference, Digging Deeper: Unearthing Your Literary Treasures. April 1st, 2023. More info below.

**Scroll down to read about 3 different scholarship opportunities!**

Check in with your local Shop Talk to see what's going on!

Want to learn more about SCBWI-MI's upcoming events? Navigate to the EVENTS CALENDAR on the SCBWI-MI homepage and click on the event date.

Want to find recordings of virtual shop talks you couldn't watch live? Go to SCBWI-MI's homepage and click on SCBWI-MI's Online Programs found in the right-hand column.

OR go to one of our social media channels:

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram, all members
Instagram, illustrators

Want to connect? Need support? Want to share some good news?

Join MichKids Listserv!

This is our online neighborhood. Click HERE for instructions.

Remember to check the Regional Virtual Events listing shown HERE for offerings from all around the world!

Registration for the 2023 spring conference opens soon!

Join us for our one-day, craft-filled event,

Digging Deeper: Unearthing Your Literary Treasures.

Saturday, April 1st, 8:00 am -5:00 pm

at VisTaTech in Livonia, MI

Early Bird Registration OPENS 8:00 am Tuesday, February 14th

Click on the link below for conference details.

Visit our 2023 Spring Conference Page

Don't miss out on our special Conference keynote guest, Andy J Pizza!

Andy is an illustrator, podcast host of Creative Pep Talk, and speaker whose presentations fall between inspiring TED talks and stand-up comedy.

Visit Andy's website to learn more about him and his upcoming book, Invisible Things !

SCBWI-MI is offering 2 scholarship opportunities for the spring conference!

The E&I Scholarship

Click here for more info and to apply

The First Timer Scholarship

Click here for more info and to apply

Application window for both scholarships:

February 1st - February 12th, 2023.

Awardees will be notified on or before February 13th by email.

A note from your SCBWI-MI Illustrator Coordinator, Katie Eberts

Hi illustrators-

It’s February, can you believe it? Me either. It’s time to send the first of your 4 Out The Door postcards! I’m so excited to see everyone’s designs, so be sure to tag @scbwimichiganillustrators and use the hashtag #4outthedoor and I’ll repost some on instagram.

Good luck and three cheers for self-promotion!

Who wants to become more involved in SCBWI-MI?

If you like to:

work with a team to help good people learn, grow, and fulfill their dreams
build a community of children's book creators who respect and cherish all young readers
make our amazing world even better through literacy
have fun doing all the above!

Then you could be a perfect fit as a

co-Regional Advisor

co-Illustrator Coordinator

Position Description

Questions? Feel free to contact your co-RAs, Carrie Pearson or Jodi McKay, or our IC, Katie Eberts.

If you’re interested in applying to be a co-SCBWI Regional Advisor for Michigan and work with co-RA Jodi McKay, please email Patricia Wiles, SCBWI’s Director of Regional Team Management, at [email protected] to request an application form and a position description.

If you are interested in getting more involved with SCBWI-MI and building your CV at the same time, contact co-RAs, Carrie Pearson or Jodi McKay.

Join The Team!

Check out these open positions on SCBWI-MI's Leadership Team! Mentoring is available.

co-Communication Coordinator Position Description

Critique Coordinator

Position Description

The Mitten Blog co-Editor (Illustrative design) Position Description

Your donations supported the work of four people last year!

Who will we support this year?

It's back!

The Members for Members Scholarship!

Applications for the M4M scholarship will be accepted from February 14th-March 14th

Please click on the SCBWI-MI Scholarship Page button to read more information about the scholarship guidelines and to find the application.

*** Now accepting donations for the M4M Scholarship fund!***

Visit SCBWI-MI's Scholarship Page

Cherry Lake Publishing Group is launching their third season of their Own Voices, Own Stories Award for authors from historically marginalized groups. For the 2023 award season and in partnership with Easterseals, the Own Voices, Own Stories Award will be eligible to new authors with disabilities.

Cherry Lake Publishing Group will be accepting submissions from January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.

Click HERE for additional information on the award.

SCBWI-MI's New Release Page

SCBWI-Michigan's

New Book Releases Program

Each quarter, we will celebrate members' new book releases by highlighting them on our website. We also provide a printable poster for you to share as you promote your book.

For more information about the program and to see the program schedule, click on the SCBWI-MI New Release Page link to the left.

(This is in addition to BookStop hosted by SCBWI)

Getting the Most Out of Your

Sharing the benefits that are available to you as an SCBWI member!

Benefit #2: SCBWI's Blueboard

Want to find information on story structure or find a critique group? These are a few reasons to use the SCBWI Blueboard. You’ll need to be logged into your SCBWI account to access the site to research topics and network with other creatives.

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