SCBWI NY Metro Newsletter

SCBWI NY METRO NEWSLETTER

Check out what's new this month around the NY Metro and beyond!

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Critique Partner Database

Are you looking for a critique partner? Then check out the NY METRO Critique Partner Database! Click on the link below to fill out the survey. Once you complete the survey, a link to the database will be sent to you. You can specify what, where, when, and how you critique! REGISTER

NEW Meet-Up Group

Join us every Monday from 6 to 7:30pm to draw, share our work, and nerd out about all things Children’s books. Whether illustrating is a passion or your career, we’d love to have you.

We will meet in a conference room in the Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn Public Library. Please text (515) 657-3327 when you arrive so you’re able to find us. We can’t wait to create with you! Contact madelineonordstrom@gmail.com or elenacarmichaelauthor@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming SCBWI NY Metro Events

February Meet-Up

Join us for an in-person meet-up! We’ll gather at The Ripped Bodice, an indie bookstore specializing in romance books.

WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2026 5pm

WHERE: The Ripped Bodice 218 5th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11215

Webinar: Color Theory with Jen Betton

Join us for a virtual webinar led by author, illustrator Jen Betton. She’ll talk about how to use color for maximum impact in your work, using examples from illustration and animation.

WHEN: Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:30pm

WHERE: Virtual on Zoom

2026 SCWI Winter Virtual Conference

Missed the in-person conference last month? You can still register for the virtual conference happening this weekend! The annual Winter Conference for children's book writers, translators, and illustrators is back with even more options for exploring the many facets of the craft and business of illustrating, translating, and writing books for kids.

WHEN: February 6-7, 2026

WHERE: Virtual on Airmeet

Virtual Events from Other SCBWI Regions

Thursday, 5th February

Learn what sells in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romantasy & Horror, plus get a chance to submit directly to agent.

Tuesday, February 17

Bring Books to Market Yourself! Learn to Self-Publish with Darcy Pattison, author of Publish a Kid's Book: Find Surprising Success Self-Publishing

Wednesday, February 25

Self-Publishing: 101 with Author Tonya Duncan Ellis

Saturday, February 28

PAL EVENT: Editor Katie Carella – SCBWI

Saturday, February 28

Style: An Illustrator’s Tool with Charlie Mylie

Recurring NY Metro Meet-Ups

Did you know: Recurring meet-ups are run by member volunteers! Want to start a neighborhood or virtual meet-up? Contact us here!

Recurring Meetups Details

SCBWI NY Metro Book Club

Sign up for our Discord group here to join us as we read and discuss children's books from a craft perspective. Writers and Illustrators welcome!

Upcoming KidLit NY Metro Events

(Unaffiliated with SCBWI)

February 7 11:30am EST In-Store

Storytime with author Brittany J Thurman and illustrator Islenia Mil with their picture book "Come Catch A Dream". Books of Wonder 42 W 17 St RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-with-the-author-artist-brittany-j-thurman-and-islenia-mil-tickets-1979802935876

February 15 11:30 EST In-Store

Storytime with author Pooja Makhijani reading of her new picture book, "Bread Is Love".

Books of Wonder 42 W 17 St RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-with-the-author-pooja-makhijani-tickets-1980146983933?aff=oddtdtcreator

February 18 4pm EST In-Store

Afternoon Storytime with Phoebe Wahl and her picture books.

Books Are Magic 225 Smith St Brooklyn RSVP https://www.booksaremagic.net/events/4244820260218

February 22 11am EST In-Store

Storytime with Stephen Barr and his picture book, “If This Were the World”

Books Are Magic 122 Montague St Brooklyn RSVP https://www.booksaremagic.net/events/4398620260222

February 24 4pm - 6pm EST In-Store

Celebrate the launch of “Emily Saw a Door” with author Mel Rosenberg and illustrator Orit Magia. The Corner Bookstore 1313 Madison Ave NYC (212) 831-3554

RSVP https://cornerbookstorenyc.com/event/celebrate-the-launch-of-emily-saw-a-door-with-author-mel-

Member Good News!

Are you an SCBWI NY Metro member who has good news to share? Email us at nymetro@scbwi.org or fill out this google form here!

Volunteer with Us!

Did you know the SCBWI NY Metro Chapter is run completely by member volunteers? Below are a few volunteer positions we are looking for:

PAL Coordinator:
Are you a Published and Listed (PAL) author and/or illustrator? We’d love to have you come on board and brainstorm/coordinate events and programming geared specifically to PAL members.

Book Club Facilitator:
Help run SCBWI NY's member book club by selecting the books and facilitating discussions (either virtual, in-person, and/or asynch)

Email us at nymetro@scbwi.org to get involved, to share your own ideas on how to help out, or just to learn more!

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