Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
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The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) (founded 1971) is an international organization based in Los Angeles, California representing professionals in the field of children's literature. It is the world's largest children's writing organization and the only international organization for people who write, illustrate, or have a professional interest in children’s literature. The SCBWI facilitates communication between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved in the field.
[edit] Activities
The SCBWI sponsors two annual conferences, on the west and east coasts of the United States, as well as many regional conferences and events throughout the world. It publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, has an interactive website and gives out a number of awards and grants. Among these are the annual Golden Kite Award for the best fiction and non-fiction books and the Sid Fleischman Humor Award.
[edit] Further reading
- Harold D. Underdown, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, Alpha (2004), ISBN 1592571433
- Barbara Seuling, How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published, Wiley (3rd edition, 2004), ISBN 0471676195
