We are a three-state region of nearly 600 members, with the vast majority living in Maryland. Our annual conference — a one-and-a-half-day in March — is held in Maryland. We do several other events, often aimed at specific sub-groups.Our regional advisors:
Kathy MacMillan
Rebecca Evans
Category Archives: Author/Illustrator Events
This Weekend’s Events: Gaithersburg Book Festival and Webinar!
There’s going to be some awesome writer things going on this weekend! First up, the Gaithersburg Book Festival is this Saturday at the City Halls grounds in Gaithersburg! It’s been far too long since I’ve gone to this charming (and … Continue reading
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Upcoming Events: ABCs and Webinars and Retreats, oh my!
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you had an amazing week and are gearing up for an even more amazing weekend. And speaking of the weekend, we have another great event coming up on Saturday and so many more throughout the … Continue reading
Free 2018 SCBWI Webinars!
Happy Thursday, everyone, I hope you had an AMAZING holiday and that you’re gearing up for an even better New Year! I’m guessing you’ve been spending some time this week thinking of your 2018 goals. I know I have! One … Continue reading
Upcoming Regional Events
Wow, you might want to grab a cup of coffee before reading this whopper list! We surely have a ton of them, so pull out your calendar as well. Ready, okay! Upcoming Regional Events Baltimore Book Festival When? September 22-24 … Continue reading
Read Local Challenge
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I hope you had an amazing summer … and yes, I know, summer isn’t technically over until September 22nd, but the weather is cooler, leaves are turning, and kids are back in school, so for me? It’s … Continue reading
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Zoo Sketch Crawl Tomorrow and Bullet Journaling Workshop!
Happy Friday, everyone, I hope you have fantastic plans lined up for Memorial Day Weekend! I wanted to put out one last reminder about tomorrow’s… Zoo Sketch Crawl! When? Saturday May 27th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Where? Smithsonian’s National Zoo, … Continue reading
It’s Springtime!
Hello friends! Spring is finally here and all I have to say is… I know I’m overreacting: we barely got a lick of snow this winter. No matter. There’s nothing like seeing the flowers blossom and fields transition from brown … Continue reading
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SCBWI News!
Available for download today: the new Winter Reading List! Find a great book for a kid or #youngadult on the Winter 2016 #SCBWIReading List. http://www.scbwi.org/readinglist #kidlit #middlegrade For PAL members, add this to your social media: Check out my book … Continue reading
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Picture Book Academy Recap
Picture Book Academy On Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Best Western in Westminster, MD, our SCBWI region held the first picture book day in a few years. It was a great success and was organized and conducted by our … Continue reading
As the Eraser Burns 