SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)

We serve writers, illustrators, and translators in Kentucky and Tennessee and are glad you've joined our creative community. To make sure you don't miss out on our local meetups, regional webinars and workshops and the latest news about upcoming events, make the Midsouth your Home Region.

We are excited to announce that Katie Howerton's design was selected by member vote to represent the Midsouth Region. Katie was recognized at the 2025 Midsouth Conference in Nashville as the winner of the Regional Graphic Design Contest. She is an illustrator, letterer, and graphic designer based in Jackson, TN. After earning her BFA in Graphic Design and Drawing from Union University in 2015, Katie served as Editor-in-Chief of local magazine Our Jackson Home for four years and now works as a graphic designer at Adelsberger Marketing while continuing her freelance illustration career. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and graduate of the Good Ship Illustration, Katie has worked with clients such as the City of Jackson, Fare Forward literary journal, and Leaders Credit Union and is currently working on her first children's book project, set to be published by TCU Press in fall of 2026. Her favorite medium to work in is digital (Procreate).

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.