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RESOURCES FOR WRITERS





SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS



Supporting writers and illustrators with networking, community building, educational in-person and virtual workshops.


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BOYDS MILLS



From the folks who bring kids Highlights magazine, they offer in-peron retreats and workshops at their lovely Pennsylvania campus. Virtual workshops are also offered.


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DEBBI RIDPATH OHI



From the illustrator of the I'M Series of pictutre books with Michael Ian Black, Debbi graciously shares a template for plotting out picture books, along with many other resources.


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SCBWI PODCAST



With new episodes on Thursdays, Theo Baker interviews luminaries of Children's Literature.


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CHILDREN'S BOOK PODCAST



Librarian Matthew Winner chats with KidLit authors (board books through YA) to find out about their paths to publication, what inspires them, and gives them hope.


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PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY CHILDREN'S BOOKSHELF



Subscribe for free to get their weekly newsletter emailed to your inbox. Publishing news and trends, along with announcements and reviews of the newest titles.


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CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: NEW BOOKS NETWORK



Dr. Mel Rosebnberg interviews authors, editors, agents to learn more about the industry and offer his audience the inside scoop into the publishing world. (Mainly focused on picture books.) Podcast and YouTube.​


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KIDLIT 411



A website with resources about craft, inspiration, and publishing business basics. Giveaways for newly published titles. Subscribe for free to get their weekly newsletter emailed to your inbox.


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GOODREADS



A virtual bookshelf to follow authors, find out about new titles, enter giveaways, and post reviews. Centered on creating community.


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BOOKSHOP.ORG



Dedicated to supporting independent bookstores, sales from the website financially support local shops.


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SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL



Articles about the latest in children's books through a library lens, including reviews.


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KIRKUS



Reviews of a wide variety of children's books. Includes a database searchable by rating, age, and format.


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DIVERSE JEWISH BOOKS



YouTube channel with host Lauren Kasiarz that celebrates diverse Jewish books.


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