Hello friends,

Happy September!

Schedules tend to be a little busier this time of year (let's face it, busy for the next few months) and that may be due in part to the various events happening within our region.

We thought we would help you cut down on your "info search time" by highlighting where you can find the latest updates about what's going on in SCBWI-MI.

Email (Add us to your email list. Check your spam folder too!)
Event calendar on our region's website
Social media (check out our accounts below. Follow us!)

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 4th Community-Wide Webinar is coming up! Register now for After The Critique- Tips for Revisiting & Renewing your Manuscript After Feedback with Heather Shumaker on Sunday, September 18th at 3:00 PM (ET). Click HERE for more info and to register for the presentation. $10 for members, $15 for not yet members.

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 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.

Sending heartfelt gratitude to our Mentorship Coordinator, Ann Finkelstein

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For six years, consummate volunteer Ann Finkelstein has assumed the roles of a shepherd, mathemetician, salesperson, arbitrator, and cheerleader--otherwise known as "the Mentorship Coordinator"--for SCBWI-Michigan. She crafted a consistent, equitable, and inclusive mentorship program that built careers and moved our members toward their dreams. Now, Ann is stepping aside from this role to spend more time on her own writing. We wish you all the best, Ann.

Please join us in thanking Ann. Click to send her a note!

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Be on the look out! More information and a link to register will be sent out soon.

Get Your Manuscripts Ready!

SCBWI-MI's Critique Carousel is almost here!

Critique Carousel registration OPENS at 7:00 pm September 19th.

It will CLOSE at 11:00 pm October 2nd.

You can look forward to:

15 agents ready to critique everything from picture books to YA.
Notable agents from literary agencies such as Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Red Fox Literary, and Writers House to name a few.
Extra information on how to choose the right agent to critique your manuscript.

SCBWI-MI Equity & Inclusion Scholarship

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the 2022 Critique Carousel

This year, we have two SCBWI-MI Equity and Inclusion Scholarships (hosted by the 2022 Critique Carousel) for historically marginalized or under-represented writers/creators who are members of SCBWI-MI.

***Applicants must apply by September 12th.***

Scholarship winners will be notified by email.

Click HERE to apply for SCBWI-MI's E&I Scholarship hosted by the Critique Carousel

SCBWI-MI's New Release Page

SCBWI-MI has a new book promotion program!

Each quarter, we will be celebrating new book releases by highlighting them on our website.

We also have a printable poster for you to share as you promote your work.

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

Click HERE to visit the SCBWI-MI's Scholarship page

Now accepting applications for SCBWI-MI's

2022 BIPOC Scholarship

This scholarship awards a one-year membership to SCBWI for new members who identify as BIPOC kidlit creators

The application window is open from September 1st to October 1st.

For more information about our scholarships, to apply for the BIPOC scholarship, or to donate to our scholarship funds, please click the button to the left.

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

Mentorship Coordinator Position Description

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

SCBWI-MI co-Illustrator Coordinator 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.

Getting the Most Out of Your

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

Benefit #56: SCBWI's Art Spot for Illustrators

You can submit your art to the quarterly Art Spot column of the SCBWI Bulletin. The Bulletin is seen by over 26,000 members, including top industry professionals.

SCBWI.

Click HERE to visit SCBWI's Art Spot

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