SCBWI Canada: East
Welcome to SCBWI Canada: East!
Pull up a chair and join us in the world of children’s literature! With a presence in Canada since 1997, SCBWI offers a network and resources for authors and illustrators (aspiring or established), translators, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and publishers. Since 2004, SCBWI Canada East has served members in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Quebec, and Ontario. We organize in-person and online events; host an ongoing conversation about the joys, terrors, and discoveries of writing and illustrating for children; and produce a monthly newsletter offering information like upcoming grant deadlines. But most of all, we offer you the chance to connect with a warm, supportive community of like-minded people. Join us!
Quick Notes
SCBWI Canada East Premium members receive Quick Notes, our monthly chapter eNewsletter, via email on the first of every month. This is a quick-read publication with information about upcoming online and local events, grants and awards deadlines (SCBWI and Canadian), submission opportunities, and more. Watch for it in your inbox!
Events
Upcoming Events
Browse the SCBWI Canada East Regional event listings (and register) for upcoming workshops and get-togethers.
🍁 Get-Togethers
Get-togethers, Mingles, and Shop Talks are opportunities to socialize and network with other SCBWI members, in person or online. Join the mailing lists for your group(s) so you don't miss out!
Digging Deeper Workshops
These one-hour workshops feature a wonderful Canadian author or illustrator from our chapter, or an industry professional (editor, agent, art director). Stay tuned for information on our next workshop.
Featured Illustrator
Remembering Sarah L. Whitehead
Sarah L. Whitehead was a mother, teacher, illustrator, critique partner, and much more. She was a cherished friend. Sarah died last fall after a courageous battle with cancer. Her SCBWI Canada East friends would like to honour her memory by sharing her illustrations with you, and by hosting a #DTIYSForSarah event on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.
Engage
🍁 Google Groups
Join in the conversation with fellow members. Our Google Groups offer premium members a way of talking to each other, sharing news, and exchanging information directly through an email distribution list/online forum.
Explore
🍁 Mentoring and Critiques
You’ve taken your manuscript as far as you can but feel it's not quite ready for submission. We recommend signing up to work with a mentor, or requesting a one-time critique.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Keep in touch
For information about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email [email protected].