About SCBWI

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for children, is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature.

SCBWI in New England

For New England residents, membership in SCBWI automatically confers membership in one of three New England regions at no additional fee: New England North (Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont), New England Central (Massachusetts), and New England South (Connecticut and Rhode Island).

New England SCBWI resources include:

• Critique Groups
• Regional Email List
• Regional Newsletter
• CONNECTIONS Speaker Directory
• Annual Regional Conference
• Workshops and Events
• Memory Fund

New England is an active and busy region for writers and illustrators of children's books and magazines. Read the News & Events section of this website for up-to-date information about all that we have to offer.

Upcoming Events

• 01/30/09-02/01/09 - Winter Conference - New York, NY
• 03/14/09 10AM-1PM - SCBWI Salon - Acton, MA
• 03/27/09-03/29/09 - Whispering Pines Writers' Retreat - West Greenwich, RI
• 04/24/09-04/26/09 - New England Regional Conference - Nashua, NH

Contact Us

We are always looking for ways to keep New England SCBWI growing, active, and supportive for both aspiring and experienced writers and illustrators. You can email your Regional Coordinator, Regional Advisor or Assistant Regional Advisors with suggestions, questions, and concerns.