SCBWI-MI June News for YOU, friend

Hello friends,

Summer is finally here and with it a vast array of distractions that often accompany warm weather, no school, and upcoming vacations.

It sounds odd, but consider embracing the distractions. Who knows; those "squirrels" might be what you need to unlock the door to a whole new world of creativity.

Enjoy the summer!

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:

Up North shop talk- Show and tell – bring something to read aloud (your own work or something you admire) or a sample of your art. Saturday, June 4, 1:00-2:30 pm at the Botanic Gardens in Traverse City.

Ann Arbor shop talk- So You’ve Published a Book. Now the Real Work Begins! Steps to Publicizing Your Book for Optimal Sales with Anita Panzer. Saturday, June 26th 2:00-4:00 pm at AADL Westgate Branch Library in the Westgate Shopping Center.

Bookselling opportunities sponsored by SCBWI-MI: find out more HERE

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 on the right-hand column.

OR go to one of our social media channels:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ScbwiMi
Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SCBWIMichigan
Instagram, all members: https://www.instagram.com/scbwi_michigan/
Instagram, illustrators: https://www.instagram.com/scbwimichiganillustrators/

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

Join MichKids Listserv!

This is our online neighborhood. Click HERE for instructions.

Click HERE for more info

SCBWI-MI Illustrators Connect and Create!

Our amazing Illustrator Coordinator, Katie Eberts is bringing back the much sought after sketch weekend, but now it's in the spring!

Come spend a few hours in nature, drawing, painting, and chatting with your fellow illustrators in one of 2 locations: Bloomfield Hills & Traverse City.

Saturday and Sunday, June 11th-12th, 2022

This event is free and open to all members. Join in! Click the bubble to the left to find out more information about where each site is and to RSVP.

Calling all artists and designers! Check out these open positions on SCBWI-MI's Leadership team!

The Mitten Blog co-Editor (Illustrative design)

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SCBWI-MI co-Illustrator Coordinator

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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.

Getting the Most Out of Your

A new addition to our newsletter where we share the benefits that are available to you as an SCBWI member.

Benefit #17: SCBWI's Illustrator Gallery

Calling all illustrators! Showcase your artwork in the Illustrator Gallery which is visited by art directors and others looking to hire illustrators. Additionally, you could be selected as the featured monthly illustrator. Go to your member profile to find where to upload your artwork.

Click HERE to see SCBWI's Illustrator Gallery

Registration is open for SCBWI's Summer Conference!

Click HERE for more info and to register

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