Indiana

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Welcome to SCBWI Indiana!

Looking to explore your passion for writing or illustrating children's books? As a member you'll gain access to an array of helpful resources, including information on upcoming events, opportunities to connect with other professionals in the industry, and valuable insights on the art of creating and publishing children's books.

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Middle Grade & Young Adult Roundtable Critiques | Gretchen Durning

DATE: Saturday, June 14th | 10:00AM-12:00PM EST | ONLINE EVENT | Join Gretchen Durning, the editor at G. P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers for an online roundtable critique event! You will get a chance to read your peers' manuscripts ahead of time AND to join in for an online LIVE critique roundtable session hosted by Gretchen alongside your peers on the event day. It's a great opportunity to get your MG and YA manuscripts in front of an industry professional.

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Illustrator Spotlight | James Newton

Meet James Newton, the winner of our 2025 banner art contest. James is a picture book illustrator and writer living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Author Spotlight | Rosanne Tolin

Read about our featured author Rosanne and her book projects.

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Author Spotlight | Katherine Higgs-Coulthard

Read about our featured author Katherine and her projects.

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