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SCBWI International

Nothern Ohio Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
The Northern Ohio Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is open to anyone with an active interest in children’s literature or art.

Monthly Meeting
Third Saturday of every month
Discussion of a current writing topic moderated by one of our members,
followed by a general discussion of writing and/or illustrating topics,
current projects and writing problems and concerns. Come mentor each other!
Check our CALENDAR of meetings and events throughout the year.

Chapter meetings are held in Fairlawn, Independence, and Cleveland.

Annual Conference
September 10 & 11, 2010 — Cleveland
Registration opens to SCBWI members on July 5, 2010
Registration opens to non-members on July 19, 2010

 
Get more information about the 2010 Conference including a list of our stellar speakers and break-out session line up.


Critique Groups
List-serve Online
Open to all chapter members, the on-line message board connects writers and
illustrators across Ohio! Login now...

Area Critique Groups
Groups meet in West Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Solon, Toledo, Youngstown-Trumbull. Groups for illustrators and Middle-Grade/YA writers
are now forming. Find or start a critique group now...


News & Announcements
Website gets new look
Member, Anne Beekman has donated her service to redesign the chapter website. If you would like to suggest additions or to report errors with the site, please contact webmaster@beekmanstudios.com. We are currently seeking someone with advanced web programming skills to help us keep this site up to date. If you can help, please get in touch!

 

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Anne Beekman — Educator/Illustrator
Anne is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at The University of Findlay. She teaches Children's Book Illustration courses and works closely with the Mazza Museum, The International Museum of Children's Picture Book Art. 

Holding an MFA in Graphic Design and Illustration with high honors from Marywood University, Anne completed her BFA at the Cleveland Institute of Art and holds certificates in Teaching in Higher Education. For twenty years she worked as a professional Illustrator, Art Director, Graphic Designer and Web Developer in publishing and advertising, winning multiple national awards for her work.

Visit her website at beekmanstudios.com or contact beekman@findlay.edu

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