Day 2 of #scbwiartober2026 Nocturnal. hosted by @scbwi
SCBWI
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Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
Already super behind on #SCBWIArtober2026, so I quickly did the first several days and posting together! Maybe I can catch up? (Doubtful.)
#kidlitart #artober #universalmonsters #comicart
1. Pumpkin! So it's October again, time for Inktober, or as I've been calling it, Kentober. Using the #scbwiartober2026 prompts this year. Let's see if I make it all the way through! #kentober2026 #inktober2026 #kidlitart #picturebookart
#ScbwiArtober2026 Quiver
He's nervous please be kind
#art #italiangreyhound #dog #digitalart
Starting soon~
www.scbwi.org/events/we-co...
Join us for this free session that is open to the public on October 8th! It is sponsored by the ACA (Authors Coalition of America, LLC)
Register with the link in our bio or at www.scbwi.org/events/we-co...
Members of the public can watch the livestream on the SCBWI YouTube Channel.
SCBWI proudly supports protecting the freedom to read!
Check out our resource page and videos about the fight against book bans at www.scbwi.org/essential-re...
Art by Hyesu Lee
Registration opens ✨October 29 at 10AM PST✨— stay tuned for more details ☝🏽 In 2028 the NY conference will shift back to its normal time in January/ February.
Whether you are looking to build your creative community or learn from the top publishing industry professionals, this conference is for you. There will also be a 🚨special Illustrators’ Intensive day 🚨on March 8. Book your ticket early as there are limited seats available.
Save the date! 📅 SCBWI’s highly anticipated in-person New York Conference is back, headlined by keynote speakers #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator, Pete Oswald and 2026 Caldecott Medalist, Cátia Chien In 2027 only, it’s on March 5-7.
Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvWx...
Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Cleonique Hilsaca as she talks about her art style, art practice, and her growing career as a children’s book illustrator. Check out this Featured Illustrator interview to learn more about Cleonique Hilsaca’s work at www.cleonique.com
– Share your work on Twitter and Instagram with the official hashtag #scbwiArtober2026.
– Go to the #scbwiArtober2026 hashtag to see current art, inspiration, and to cheer on other SCBWI Illustrators.
– Play and have fun each day!
Here are the Rules: – This is not about perfection. The goal is to develop a daily practice. – We encourage you to try new media.
Each day includes a prompt to inspire your daily practice. Work in your favorite art medium or play with new materials during the month. Share your work when you can or post it daily with the #scbwiArtober2026 hashtag on Instagram and Bluesky.
Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts under the hashtag #scbwiArtober2026!
Join us for our final session in our SCBWI University series: The Journey of The Picture Book
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-j...
Starting September 22, you can purchase and create a page for your book. Log in to the website, click the Member Home button, then click the BookStop banner to start creating your page.
SCBWI BookStop is the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ annual online book promotion designed to help members showcase and sell their books directly to readers, parents, educators, and librarians.
Learn more here:
www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq
