Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. We are a global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature.

Our mission is to support the creation of an abundance of quality children’s books, so that young people everywhere have the books they need and deserve.