About SCBWI
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for children, is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature.
SCBWI in New England
The New England region was established in 1972 as the very first SCBWI region. For New England residents, membership in SCBWI automatically confers membership in one of the three New England regions at no additional fee: New England North (Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont), New England Central (Massachusetts), and New England South (Connecticut and Rhode Island).
New England SCBWI resources include:
- Critique Groups
- Regional Email List
- Regional Newsletter
- CONNECTIONS Speaker Directory
- NESCBWI Member Blogs
- Annual Regional Conference
- Workshops and Events
- Memory Fund
New England is an active and busy region for writers and illustrators of children's books and magazines. Over the years, our members have published at least 4,000 books and nearly 3,000 stories, articles, poems, games, plays and essays. Read the News & Events section of this website for up-to-date information about all that we have to offer, and the History section for more information about our rich past.
Upcoming Events
- 01/27/12 - 01/29/12 - 13th Annual Winter Conference in New York
- 02/26/12 - Live Animal Study Workshop for Illustrators
- 03/10/12 - Working with a Book Marketing Consultant Event
- 04/20/12 - 04/22/12 - 26th Annual Spring Conference in New England
- 08/03/12 - 08/06/12 - 41st Annual Summer Conference in Los Angeles
- Fall 2012 - Encore 2012
2012 Regional Conference: Keeping It Real
Friday, April 20, 2012 - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
(413) 781-1010
One Monarch Place
Springfield, Massachusetts 01144
Visit the conference hub page at http://regonline.com/nescbwi12
Contact Us
We are always looking for ways to keep New England SCBWI growing, active, and supportive for both aspiring and experienced writers and illustrators. You can email your Regional Coordinator, Regional Advisor or Assistant Regional Advisors with suggestions, questions, and concerns.