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
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Give ‘Em A Book!
Happy winter holiday season everybody! Got gift-giving on your mind? If you missed it, The Baltimore Sun ran an article in the A&E section last Sunday by Paula Willey, a librarian at the Parkville branch of the Baltimore County Public … Continue reading
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Tagged A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day, A Walk on the Wild Side, Baltimore Sun, Box, Christmas for Greta and Gracie, Destination: Space, Dungeonology, gift books, Megalopolis: And the Visitor from Outer Space, My Very First Mother Goose, Paula Willey, Simon and the Bear, The Nutcracker
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A Fun Gift
Happy Holidays everyone! Today, because of the holiday season, I am sharing a little gift with you, and that is the story of the Mantis Shrimp, told with whimsical and informative illustrations in almost picture book fashion, but not necessarily for small children. … Continue reading
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Tagged comics, mantis shrimp, Matthew Inman, The Oatmeal
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Love’s in the air at the SCBWI Eastern PA Chapter
I get the honor today of making an exciting announcement from one of our neighboring SCBWI chapters! Lindsay Bandy, blog coordinator for the SCBWI Eastern PA Chapter, has sent an invite on behalf of her chapter to come check out … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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Power Munching: Cindy Callaghan
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s time to break out the comfort food and get down to some power munching! Our contributor for today is Cindy Callaghan, author of the upcoming LOST IN LONDON and JUST ADD MAGIC: When Kelly Quinn and … Continue reading
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Power Munching: Amie Rose Rotruck
Amie Rose Rotruck is back! This time to offer her idea of a yummy work time treat. Amie is the author of BRONZE DRAGON CODEX (THE DRAGON CODICES) under the pseudonym R.D. Henham. What’s your favorite stress-busting food when you have a looming … Continue reading
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From Light Bulb to Keyboard: Ann McCallum
Happy Wednesday, everybody! I hope you’re enjoying this gorgeous weather. 🙂 Ann McCallum is with us today to share her process for taking that great idea and making it a reality. A native of Canada, Ann is a world traveler and … Continue reading
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From Lightbulb to Keyboard: Pam Bachorz
Happy Tuesday, everyone! It’s time for another addition of From Lightbulb to Keyboard, this time with Pam Bachorz, author of CANDOR and DROUGHT! Ruby dreams of escaping the Congregation. Escape from slaver Darwin West and his cruel Overseers. Escape from … Continue reading
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