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Monthly Meetings
Third Saturday of every month
Our monthly events include a
quarterly 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!
Other months we offer
special workshops or speaker events. Check our CALENDAR of meetings and events to learn more.
Chapter meetings are held in
Fairlawn, Independence, and Cleveland.
Coming
soon!
Feb. 18 Speaker/Workshop Event
Kathiann M. Kowalski will present “NOT ‘Just the Facts,
Ma’am’:
Writing and Marketing Nonfiction for Today’s Youth.” The
workshop will address
a range of issues relating to nonfiction writing, such as: finding a
fresh
slant; conducting research and expert interviews; making complex
material
accessible to children; pitching stories; working with editors; and
more. Visit our Calendar of Events page to learn more.
Mar.
24 Speaker/Workshop Event
Christopher Canyon presents "The Artistry of Picture
Books." Christopher will present varying approaches, styles, and media
he has explored in designing and illustrating picture books. He will be
sharing many visual examples in a slideshow presentation and
will also be sharing his own personal professional experience of
nearly 20 years as a children's book illustrator--as well as his
current creative and professional directions within the field of
children's literature. Visit our Calendar
of Events page to learn more.
Annual Conference
The 2011 conference was
a great success!
You will find a
summary of this year's event on our CONFERENCE page, along with downloadable handouts
for conference attendees (password required).
 Place
your order for the NOHSCBWI 2012 Calendar!
View a complete list
of the 2012 CALENDAR
CONTEST winners names and artwork.
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...
Other News & Announcements
SCBWI on Ohio Radio
Ohio Public Radio 89.7FM WKSU
featured an interview with Northern Ohio SCBWI members on The Regina
Brett Show.
"Children's Books," an hour long radio show, originally aired Wednesday
September 21, 2011. LISTEN to a recording of the show.
Volunteers
Welcome!
To assist with planning events for 2012, CONTACT us!
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Tricia
Springstubb
Award Winning YA Author
Tricia Springstubb began her career
over thirty years ago, writing for children's magazines. By now
she's published sixteen books, from picture books to YA
novels. Her most recent work is for middle grade: WHAT HAPPENED ON
FOX STREET, (Heather Ross, Illustrator)
set in Cleveland, received numerous starred reviews, and was named to
the best books of 2010 lists by Kirkus, The Washington Post, and
Bank Street School. The sequel, MO WREN LOST AND FOUND, comes out this
August. HarperCollins is the publisher. Candlewick
will publish her picture book, PHOEBE AND DIGGER, in
2013. Tricia's at work on another MG novel and has a YA in the
back of her mind...
The mother of three grown daughters, Tricia lives with her husband
in Cleveland Heights. She also writes for adults, and you can read an interview on what it's
like to write for both audiences. If you want to know what it's like to
have a career that stretches back to the days of carbon paper, check
out Cynsations blog . You can also
visit Tricia at www.triciaspringstubb.com . She's
really looking forward to the September conference!
View
previously featured members...
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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.