SCBWI

what is it and does it have a catchy nickname?

for a while now, i have been gearing my artwork towards the children's market. that's why you probably won't see a lot of pictures of superheroes wearing spandex on this site. (not that there is anything wrong with that. i still read the funny books. just check out my bio) but, as was explained in a prior post, i'm about making art (and one day books) for children.

which brings me to SCBWI. SCBWI stands for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. (look for a link to the organization- stage right -->) i have been an associate member now for 5 years. it's a great place where people with a love of children's books can gather and share in their joy of the medium. it's also a great place for networking, gathering resources and information, and just to get a general idea and feel for the children's book industry.

i have met some really nice and talented folks through this organization. people who have made me a better illustrator. (of course i wouldn't tell them that, it would just go to their collective heads :)

but it's a good group to be a part of.

plus, this august, their annual summer conference is taking place here in los angeles. if you have any interest in the field, you should definitely look into it. it's 4 days of talks, workshops, good information, a portfolio display of the best up and comers along with some laughs, good stories, parties and my personal favorite- drinks in the hotel bar after it is all over. that's when my friends and i unwind and relax while waiting out rush hour traffic. check out the SCBWI website for more information.

now, if only there was a catchy nickname for 'SCBWI'. i've had friends refer to them as "squibly" or "squeeby". (i don't think the higher ups in the organization would be too keen on those names :)

alas, we'll just have to keep working on it.

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[Sara Wilson Etienne]

I say "skibwee" and that, of course, is the only _right_ way:)