Today, the UN celebrates World Book and Copyright Day! World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.

SCBWI Members: The Crystal Kite Member Choice Awards are OPEN for submission. 🎉

Learn more about the award by logging into the website and clicking Member Home and then clicking the Crystal Kite Banner at the top of the page.

🔔 Some exciting news from WNDB's Board!

Beginning July 1st, our incredible volunteer CEO Ellen 오 Oh will move to the role of Honorary Trustee at WNDB, and our longtime COO Dhonielle Clayton will lead WNDB’s board of directors in her new position as Board Chair.

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Maya Shleifer! In this interview, Maya describes her approach to joyful character development and the design process she uses to create illustrations for young readers. Learn more about Maya’s work at mayashleifer.com.

REMINDER: March 31st is the last day the conference videos can be watched!

SCBWI Members, don't forget to apply for the awards that are currently open. You can do so by logging in, clicking Member Home, and then the My Awards tab.

Message from SCBWI's Executive Director

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📢 We are officially accepting applications for Andrea Brown Lit 2024 Summer Mentorship!

For details and how to apply: andreabrownlit.com/opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you, and best of luck!

Our Golden Kite Gala will be starting in about twenty minutes! It is free and open to the public! Come see who will win! Register Here: shorturl.at/dsAY2

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Join us today in an hour on our Instagram Live!

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PICTURE BOOK writers! Submit your PB ms by Feb 20 for the Kate Dopirak Craft & Community Award honoring Kate—who shone her light & fanned sparks in others. Win tuition to  #SCBWI  Summer conference & conversations w/ industry professionals! katedopirakaward.com #KDCCaward24

Premiering SOON on YouTube: Winsome Bingham's read-aloud of her book, Soul Food Sunday! Tune in for the premiere at noon!

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Join Raising a Reader on a journey into the world of diverse books.

Register TODAY: lnkd.in/eBWubf4Z

The #lkbf24 Publishing Auction is LIVE! Auction proceeds benefit the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit literacy organization.

The auction closes February 16th so start bidding! 32Auctions.com/LKBF2024