Welcome to the Kansas SCBWI!

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is an international organization that acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. It serves as a consolidated voice for professional writers and illustrators the world over.
To join, please visit www.scbwi.org.

Upcoming Events:

February 11: Kansas SCBWI Open House: Straight Talk with Local Authors,
featuring Elizabeth C. Bunce, Lisa Harkrader, Ann Ingalls and Brad Sneed

March 3: STORY HUNTER
Highlights High Five editor Kathleen Hayes and author Bridget Heos.

Get details here

February's Featured Member:

Kate Barsotti

www.katebarsotti.com

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Kate is interested in all aspects of the creative process, especially as it relates to illustration and creative writing.

Her fiction was published byEllery Queen Mystery Magazin in 2008. One of her short stories will be published by Highlights in the near future.

Kate is on her third re-write of a middle grade novel, and she's working on a picture book manuscript.  She is also taking photography classes so she can illustrate with sculptures made of wool.  She hopes to have a new portfolio ready this summer.

Kate is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators.


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2011 Kansas Notable Book List features four Kansas SCBWI members!

Congratulations to Beverley Buller, Elizabeth C. Bunce, Barbara Stuber and Clare Vanderpool! Kansas Center for the Book named their lovely books on the 2011 Kansas Notable Book List! Confetti and cupcakes for all!

                                          

 

Newbery Winner for 2011: Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

Clare Vanderpool, member of the Kansas chapter of SCBWI, is the 2011 recipient of the John Newbery Medal. Random House

Four Newbery Honor Books also were named:
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm, published by Random House Children’s Books
Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus and published by Amulet Books
Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Rick Allen, published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia and published by Amistad

 

Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber: William C. Morris Honor Book and Kirkus's 2010 Best for Teens List

Congratulations to Barb Stuber, member of the Kansas chapter of SCBWI, for the recognition awarded to Crossing the Tracks!

About Us

Looking for a children's writers' and/or illustrators' group in Kansas or in the Kansas City metro area? You've reached it! The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is dedicated to helping new and established writers and illustrators hone their craft and learn about the business of publishing.

To join go to: www.scbwi.org.

We weclome non-members to our events. Once you join SCBWI, you are automatically a member of your local chapter.

KS SCBWI Members on the KS 150 Best Books List:

  • Airball: My Life in Briefs, by L.D. Harkrader
  • The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians, by Carla Morris, illustrated by Brad Sneed
  • The Bravest of Us All, by Marsha Diane Arnold, illustrated by Brad Sneed
  • A Curse Dark As Gold, by Elizabeth C. Bunce
  • From Emporia: The Story of William Allen White by Beverley Buller
  • Lucky Russell, written & illustrated by Brad Sneed
  • Moon Over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool

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Kansas SCBWI is a regional chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.  Membership is through the international organization at www.SCBWI.org.