Our chapter hosts events throughout the Westchester region. We hope to see you at one soon!
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Thu, May 9, 2019
Member Social in Larchmont
Meet local members of our chapter over guacamole this May at Tequila Sunrise in Larchmont – happy hour drink specials will be available. Hosted by volunteer member Cindy Dircks (who vouches for the guacamole!).
Location: Tequila Sunrise, 145 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont | Time: 7pm-9pm
RSVP: westchesterny@scbwi.org
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Sat, Jun 8, 2019
First Page Impressions With Nicole Fiorica of S&S McElderry Books
In order to get busy editors and agents to look beyond those all-important opening paragraphs in a manuscript, writers need to get a lot of things right. Assistant Editor Nicole Fiorica of S&S’s imprint McElderry Books will be doing a First Pages Session with a twist. To help provide context, we are changing the rules to a traditional first page session by allowing room on the page to write a basic pitch of your book. This will give Nicole a better idea of whether the elements of your beginning match your overall concept.
Location: First Baptist Church, White Plains | Time: 2pm-4pm
Tickets: SCBWI Member Participant: $30 | SCBWI Observer: $10 (purchase here)
Save the Dates! Check out these nearby SCBWI events:
- May 3-5: New England’s Spring Conference (more info)
- May 14: Tactics for Revision: Kelsey Murphy, Editor, Philomel (more info)
- Jun 1-2: New Jersey’s Summer Conference (more info)
Please review our PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & POLICIES prior to registration. By registering or RSVPing to any SCBWI-hosted event, you agree to comply with our policies.
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Sat, Apr 6, 2019
Writer and Illustrator Wellness Day
Creating stories can be a very solitary sport. If you’re spending hours at a time staring at a screen, holding a pencil, or sitting at a desk, it’s time to get moving — both in the physical and inspirational sense! Unplug and meet up with your fellow writers and illustrators for a day of wellness. Workshops will include:
- * Simple stretches for common aches and pains with Caryna Wong
- * Essential oils to spark creativity, energy, and focus with writer Jodi Kendall
- * Meditation writing prompts with writer Laurie Calkhoven
Location: First Baptist Church, White Plains | Time: 1:30pm-4pm
Tickets: Free for SCBWI members (reserve a spot here) | $10 non-members (purchase here)
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Sun, March 3, 2019
Chapter Meeting
Connect with your fellow local members and help plan our goals for the year at our first 2019 chapter meeting (more info).
Location: Grinton Branch Library, Yonkers | Time: 1pm-3pm
Tickets: Free for members (RSVP here)
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Sun, January 27, 2019
Agents Panel at Hudson Valley Writers Center
If your New Year’s resolution involves signing with your dream agent, then this event is for you. We’ve partnered with Hudson Valley Writers Center to bring a panel of top children’s book agents to Westchester – hosted at HVWC’s historic space in Sleepy Hollow. We’ll delve into all things publishing with Susan Hawk from Upstart Crow Literary, Penny Moore of Aevitas Creative Management, and Alexandra Levick of Writers House in a moderated discussion with time for questions at the end.
Location: Hudson Valley Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow | Time: 4pm-5:30pm
Tickets: $15 for members (purchase here) SOLD OUT
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Sat, November 17, 2018
Publicity 101: How to Market Your Children’s or YA Book With Susanna Reich
Your book is going to be published! Now what? This workshop will cover publicity and marketing basics, including how to write a press release, build media contact lists, establish an online presence, work with a publicist, organize a book launch, and more. Publicity begins long before pub date. Don’t delay! For both new and established authors.
Location: First Baptist Church, White Plains | Time: 2pm-4pm
Tickets: $25 members | $35 non-members (purchase here)
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Sat, September 29, 2018
Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
Stop by our booth booth at this free, all-day festival in Chappaqua. Details TK soon, but visit the website for more info.
Location: Bell Middle School | Time: 10am-4pm
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Fri, September 7, 2018
SCBWI Westchester Illustrators Gallery Reception
See the work of illustrators from our chapter hanging at Muddy Waters Coffee & Cafe! This special gallery organized by ARA Kimberly Marcus will be on display beginning September 1, and a reception will take place on the 7th.
Location: Muddy Water Cafe, 52 Main Street, Tarrytown | Time: 6pm-7pm
Tickets: Free!
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Mon, Jul 16, 2018
Write / Sketch Night
Need motivation to work on your current project? Your kidlit community is here to support you. Hosted by member Judy Shemtob, these monthly meet ups are held in B&N’s education room (in the back).
Location: Eastchester NY Barnes & Noble | Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm
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Mon, Jun 18, 2018
Write / Sketch Night
Need motivation to work on your current project? Your kidlit community is here to support you. Hosted by member Judy Shemtob, these monthly meet ups are held in B&N’s education room (in the back).
Location: Eastchester NY Barnes & Noble | Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm
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Mon, May 14, 2018
Write / Sketch Night
Need motivation to work on your current project? Your kidlit community is here to support you. Hosted by member Judy Shemtob, these monthly meet ups are held in B&N’s education room (in the back).
Location: Eastchester NY Barnes & Noble | Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm
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Sat, May 12, 2018
Editor Panel With Kait Feldmann & Sarah Jane Abbott
Update: This event will be moderated by PAL member Eric Velasquez
Join Sarah Jane Abbott, Assistant Editor at Simon & Schuster’s Paula Wiseman Books and Beach Lane Books, and Kait Feldmann, Associate Editor at Scholastic’s Arthur A. Levine Books, for a panel that will cover all things picture books and writing for young readers. Writers and illustrators of all levels welcome! Award-winning picture book author and illustrator Eric Velasquez will lead the conversation. (For faculty bios + more information, go here).
Location: First Baptist Church, 456 North St, White Plains, NY | Time: 2pm-4pm
TICKETS: $25 members | $35 non-members (purchase here)
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Mon, April 30, 2018
Write / Sketch Night
Need motivation to work on your current project? Your kidlit community is here to support you. Hosted by member Judy Shemtob, these monthly meet ups are held in B&N’s education room (in the back).
Location: Eastchester NY Barnes & Noble | Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm
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Tue, April 24, 2018
Social Meet & Greet At The Voracious Reader
What questions do you have for booksellers? Meet Francine Lucidon, owner of The Voracious Reader, at her charming indie bookstore’s tea shop. This event is hosted by Lucidon and local PAL member Amalia Hoffman. Tea, coffee, and baked goods will be available for purchase. Limited seating is available, so kindly RSVP to reserve a space!
Location: A Proper Cup, 1997 Palmer Ave, Larchmont, NY
Time: 11am-12pm
TICKETS: Free event | RSVP required: westchesterny@scbwi.org
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Sat, March 10, 2018
Chapter Meeting | #2
Back by popular demand! We are hosting another chapter meeting in Armonk for those who couldn’t make the Warner Library date. We will have time to socialize, introduce our initiatives, and discuss what goals and programming members hope to see in our region. Drop ins (both members and non-members) welcome – but if you plan on attending, please RSVP to westchesterny@scbwi.org so we can estimate a head count.
Location: North Castle Public Library (Gallery Room), 19 Whippoorwill Rd E, Armonk, NY
Time: 2pm-4pm
TICKETS: Free event | RSVP: westchesterny@scbwi.org
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Mon, Feb 12, 2018
Write / Sketch Night
Is your New Year’s resolution to get your butt in the chair and work? Your kidlit community is here to support you. We’ve reserved the education room (in the back) at B&N.
Location: Eastchester NY Barnes & Noble | Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm
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Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Write / Sketch Night
Is your New Year’s resolution to get your butt in the chair and work? Your kidlit community is here to support you. We’ve reserved the education room (in the back) at B&N.
Location: Eastchester NY Barnes & Noble | Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm
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Sat, Jan 20, 2018
Chapter Meeting
Join us for our first chapter meeting, where we will have time to socialize, introduce our initiatives, and discuss what goals and programming members hope to see in our region. Drop ins (both members and non-members) welcome – but if you plan on attending, please RSVP to westchesterny@scbwi.org so we can estimate a head count. We’ll be in Room C upstairs. The library opens at 10am, but the side door (near the parking lot) will be open for attendees. Hope to see you there!
Location: Warner Library, 121 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY | Time: 9am-11am
