Colorado, Wyoming (Rocky Mountain) Regional events
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RMC 2026 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path
Feb 19, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026
4 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter for our annual webinar series, The Publishing Path! Register for webinars individually, or register at a discount for all four.
Yes, and. . . with Corinna Luyken (Session 3 of Webinar Series)
Mar 17, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
A discussion of picture books, improvisation, mistakes, creative uncertainty, ugly art, and the benefits of a cat-proof cabinet with acclaimed author-illustrator Corinna Luyken, creator of The Book of Mistakes, My Heart, and The Tree in Me.
Wyoming Connect: Marketing in March
Mar 18, 2026
Online event
Unlimited seats
When: Wednesday, March 18, 5:30-7:00pm Where: Zoom Our own graphic designer/marketing director Matt Nystrom will share some ideas about marketing children’s books and building an audience in today’s online landscape. Please come prepared ready to share what is and isn’t working for you as we all try to market our children’s books. For the Zoom link, contact Karen Lee Boardman, [email protected]. See Matt's website here: https://newstream.co.
Colorado Springs Connect & Critique: Pre-Write Your Pitch
Apr 12, 2026
Unlimited seats
Fire Station 19 (on Research, between Lexington and Chapel Hills)
When: Sunday, April 12, 1:30-4:30pm Where: Fire Station 19 (on Research, between Lexington and Chapel Hills) We know how important it is to develop a solid pitch before querying a manuscript. But what if we took the time, before we write, to create a pitch? Could it help us unravel plot holes before they begin? Or discover the "so what?" factor needed in today's competitive marketplace? How might feedback on our pitch strengthen our story idea? Bring your story ideas and join us in April to find out! Remaining Time: Critiques. If interested, bring 8-10 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.
Western Slope Connect: Small/Independent Presses: Share What You Know
Apr 18, 2026
Online event
Unlimited seats
When: Saturday, April 18,10:00am-12:00noon Where: Zoom Contact: Wendi Silvano ([email protected]) For this Connect we want share information about small/independent presses that publish books for children. Come with the name(s) of some you are familiar with and what types of things they are interested in. We hope to come away with a list of places to consider for submission that many of us might not have heard of. After sharing we will do critiques. If you want a critique please email your manuscript to [email protected]. First received will be first critiqued until time runs out. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link when it’s time.
Boulder Connect: Text Structures
Apr 19, 2026
Unlimited seats
Arapahoe Room, Boulder Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00–3:00pm Where: Arapahoe Room, Boulder Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO Join us for social time and an exploration of fresh text structures for PB/MG/YA. We’ll see how structures such as verse, reverse-chronological, parallel, and more can support a story and make it stand out. We’ll have example books on hand and would welcome you to bring your own favorite ones. If you are able, please bring a snack or beverage to share. Email Carolyn Combs at [email protected] with questions. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGTnOT1PEbTOT-eHacUjGdr02SF0Hs445aTtXrBB4B0A4OvA/viewform.
The Art of Dialogue with Erin Entrada Kelly (Session 4 of Webinar Series)
Apr 21, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
In this session, Newbery Medal-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly (Hello, Universe, We Dream of Space, The Land of Forgotten Girls) will guide us through excerpts from mentor texts to determine how and why the author's dialogue was successful and learn how to implement best practices in our own work.