Hello friends,
We are so excited to share SCBWI-MI's new logo with you!
It was not an easy decision to say goodbye to our Hey Diddle Diddle cow as she's been a part of us for many years. However, we felt it was time for a fresh look to represent our region.
Illustrator Coordinators, Becca and Katie, approached a Michigan artist whose style fit the mission. Luckily, the talented and incredibly creative Brianne Farley accepted the invitation.
We love how well Brianne's logo represents Michigan. With that vibrant and engaging state bird and our fragrant state flower, we feel that she nailed the assignment.
Please join us in thanking Brianne. We can't wait to share our new logo on our website and across our social channels. We hope that you will share it, too! And many thanks to Katie and Becca for spearheading this important project.
To learn about Brianne and see more of her art as well as her books, click on THIS LINK and check out her website.
As always, if you have any questions related to SCBWI-MI or the SCBWI organization, please feel free to contact your co-RAs, Carrie Pearson or Jodi McKay or co-ICs, Rebecca Green or Katie Eberts.
Warmly,
Carrie and Jodi
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E&I Community Listening & Engagement Town Hall hosted by Tara Michener. Sunday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM (EST) via Zoom. Click HERE to join the Town Hall!
Check-in with your local Shop Talk to see what's going on! Some are transitioning into small, outdoor in-person gatherings.
Want to learn more about SCBWI-MI's upcoming events or find recordings of events you couldn't watch live?
Navigate to the EVENTS CALENDAR on the SCBWI-MI homepage and click on the event date.
OR go to one of our social media channels:
Want to connect? Need support? Want to share some good news?
Join MichKids Listserv! This is our online neighborhood. Click HERE for instructions.
STAY TUNED -- MANY MORE EVENTS ARE IN THE WORKS.
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SCBWI-MI Wants To Hear From You! |
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SCBWI-MI's E&I Community Listening and Engagement Town Hall hosted by Tara Michener* is coming up! Tune in on
Sunday, October 3rd at 7 PM
This is an hour dedicated to sharing your ideas and hanging out with our new E&I Team Coordinator. We welcome your thoughts for continued growth as we work together to celebrate and create quality content for young readers.
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THANK YOU to our IC's and Fall Sketch Weekend Volunteers!
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Last weekend, illustrators from different parts of the state got together to sketch, paint, and illustrate at various outdoor locations. A HUGE thank you to the volunteers who took the time to seek out those inspiring spots and lead the meetings. Also, thanks to everyone who came out! We hope you walked away with some fun, new artwork.
This is just one of the many fun opportunities our IC's are cooking up for our region's illustrators. Thanks, Becca and Katie!
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Mark your calendar for SCBWI-MI's fall event
The Agent Critique Carousel!
starting November 1st, 2021
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Get that PB, MG, or YA (fiction or NF) manuscript* polished and ready to send to one of 10 spectacular agents.
Our super-duper critique carousel coordinators (try saying that 5 times fast) Dave Stricklen & Anita Pazner are busy oiling the cogs and checking the gears to make sure this is a smooth and fun ride. So, hold on to your ticket and we will be back with more information soon! *six-page samples will be accepted for longer form manuscripts, one submission per member, $45/critique
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Check out these open positions on SCBWI-MI's team! If you are interested in getting more involved with SCBWI-MI and building your CV, contact co-RAs, Carrie Pearson or Jodi McKay
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The Mitten Blog co-Editor (Illustrative design)
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Thanks to Debbie Gonzales, our liaison with the Michigan Reading Association, we are building a great relationship with their organization! Synergies are blossoming and benefits for our members are growing.
CLICK HERE for more about how our collaboration will benefit each other -- and you!
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A note from the editors of La Cometa! |
Fellow creators! If you are an SCBWI member, you can collaborate with La Cometa, a bi-monthly bulletin in Spanish about children's books. Nearly 70% of the campaign openings are in the US. We are trying to spread info and opportunities in the Spanish Speaking market around the world. Submissions are ongoing. You can collaborate by sending to slc@scbwi.org IN SPANISH:
-An illustration + short bio for the Head. It can be a reuse!
-A quote + short bio for the Header
-Articles about our craft, reports on festivals
-Good news: your next/recent publications and exhibitions
-Ideas about what we should publish, any opportunities/info you find useful in our field, open critique groups...
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Interested in making a donation?
We accept PayPal or check!
If you prefer PayPal, navigate to paypal.com and look for michigan-ra@scbwi.org.
If you would like to donate by check, please contact Carrie Pearson at michigan-ra2@scbwi.org.
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Are you considering a donation to a good cause but not sure which one?
Consider donating to one of SCBWI-MI's annual scholarships. Each scholarship is designed to support writers and illustrators as they progress on their path to publication. We all grow when we help each other.
To learn more about each scholarship, click on the button below.
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