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SCBWI-IL GOOD NEWS | JUNE 2022
June blooms with GOOD NEWS!
Share yours on our Google Groups with the subject June Good News!

APPLY TODAY — JUNE 8th
LAURA CRAWFORD MEMORIAL MENTORSHIP
Michael Leali is a SCBWI-IL PAL Member and educator living in the suburbs of Chicago.

Michael is a graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts where he earned his MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. The Civil War of Amos Abernathy (HarperCollins) is his debut middle grade novel, and it’s already making a splash.



SINCE 2015

Our Region is grateful to offer this FREE OPPORTUNITY
to Illinois members.

This mentorship was established in memory of picture book author Laura Crawford, an active and enthusiastic member of our Illinois chapter, who made it her mission to help other writers on their publishing journeys.

A tireless cheerleader, with an encyclopedic knowledge of publishing houses, she nudged people to go to conferences, asked about others’ projects, and shared whatever she knew. Funny and determined (she submitted manuscripts every Sunday!), her life revolved around other people.

In her job as an elementary school reading specialist, she inspired a love of books in those for whom she wrote. She was a mentor herself—as an educator and as a writer. 
REGISTRATION OPEN
2022 Becky Mabry Scholarship Winner!
Congratulations to member Emily Holewczynski who wins a full attendance fee to Riverside Writing Retreat!

Becky Mabry was a skilled writer who came within a hair’s breadth of publishing her middle grade novel. This scholarship is awarded to an applicant who feels that their manuscript is within a hair’s breadth of publication and needs an extra something to get it over that last hurdle. GO EMILY!
STAY TUNED FOR ADDITIONAL FACULTY!
Shannon Gallagher
ASSOCIATE AGENT
Wernick & Pratt Literary Agency

Shannon Gallagher is interested in both fiction and nonfiction in all categories of children’s literature, from picture books to young adult, and she especially welcomes underrepresented perspectives. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College (go, Seven Sisters!), Shannon lives with her husband and daughter in the beautiful Hudson Valley.
Kortney Price
AGENT
Raven Quill Literary Agency


Kortney is “seeking PB -YA of all shapes & sizes,” from dark and spooky to light and fluffy.She is currently closed to queries (but RRR attendees may submit to her post-event), her pronouns are she/her, and she is based in St. Louis. She tweets about “bookish things & my dog.” 

JUNE OPPORTUNITIES
Missed a LIVE Program?
No Problem!

Enjoy UNLIMITED viewings of the following programs for an entire month with a small convenience fee.

Your convenience fee supports programs like these, originally offered LIVE and FREE to both members and non-members. PLUS it provides for Illinois’ fee-free mentorships and scholarships.

Spring
Recordings BY REQUEST

  • Tricks and Tips for Making School Visits Shine with Carolyn Crimi through June 3

  • SCBWI-IL Spring Thaw Coaching Chats through June 9

  • Why Hire a Freelance Editor/Writing Coach? with Esther Hershenhorn & Sarah Aronson through June 16

  • Unlocking Memories and Uncovering Stories with Beth Finke through June 16
Feature Your New Book
in the 2022-23 Poster

Welcome to SCBWI-Illinois' #ReadLocalILLINOIS, the initiative that connects teachers, librarians and booksellers with local authors and illustrators and the books they create—maybe even in your neighborhood!

Our #ReadLocalILLINOIS Poster features your fall 2022-Spunner 2023 PAL book(s), mini-bio, city and school district so that librarians, teachers and booksellers can find you!

The 2022-2023 poster is distributed at SCBWI-IL planned appearances like AISLE, IRC, 2023 ALA, annual Anderson's Children's Literature Breakfast and to local booksellers and educators by fellow PALs acting as #ReadLocal ILLINOIS Ambassadors. Join in by July 15!

SAVE THE DATE

JUL 15: #RLI Poster deadline
OCT 14: #ReadALOUDIllinois
NOV 3-5: AISLE, Tinley Park, IL
Apply for the Russel Freedman Award for Nonfiction for a Better World
In honor of the late Russell Freedman, Newbery Award winner and one of the modern masters of narrative nonfiction, we are happy to announce the opening of The Russell Freedman Award for Nonfiction for a Better World.
 
Any nonfiction book published for children or young adults, released between January 1 and December 31, 2022, is eligible. Deadline 09/15/22.
 
NETWORKS HIGHLIGHT
Bolingbrook / Naperville Network
Saturday, June 4, 10 AM CDT

Jenny Wagh's Journey to Publication

Co-RA Jennifer Wagh will share her 16 year long journey to traditional publication and what she learned along the way. Also included are how to weather the highs and lows of writing, revising, and submitting, including tips and tricks to nurture your creative self to reach your goals. We personally cannot wait, so hope to see you there!
 
—LIVE EVENT FREE to both members and non-members. It will be recorded.

 

SAVE THE DATE: June 29th Chicago Southside Network with Arree Chung!
JUNE REGIONAL CALENDAR
JUNE 1



  • Far North Suburban Network: In-person critique Night at Barnes and Noble Mellody Farms Email Kim Oclon


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JUNE 6

  • Rockford Network: Lisa Cron's Story Genius, Chapter 14. Email Karin Blaski


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JUNE 24
  • Riverside Writing Retreat Registration CLOSES

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