Joining the SCBWI
Membership in SCBWI is open to anyone with an active interest in children’s literature. There are two categories: Full Membership
for those whose work for children — books, illustrations, articles, poems, stories, films, programs or photographs — has been published.
Associate Membership
for those with an interest in children’s literature, whether or not they have published.
Annual dues are $75.00 for either full or associate memberships.
Dues may be tax deductible. To Sign Up:
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators,
8271 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
E-mail membership@scbwi.org to request a membership application and include your name and postal address.
Call 323-782-1010 (fax: 323-782-1892).
Visit the national web site at www.scbwi.org.
Benefits of Membership
A Professional Guild
The SCBWI serves as a consolidated voice for professional writers and illustrators across the world. In recent years, the SCBWI has successfully lobbied for such issues as new copyright legislation, equitable treatment of authors and artists, and fair contract terms.
Advisory Functions
The SCBWI serves an advisory function for all of its members. Individual advice, information and counsel are gladly provided.
The Bulletin
The "SCBWI Bulletin" is a bimonthly publication containing comprehensive and current information in the field of children's literature.
The Golden Kite
Four Golden Kite Statuettes--fiction, nonfiction, picture-illustration, and picture book text — are awarded each year to the most outstanding books written and/or illustrated by members of the SCBWI. The Golden Kite has become one of the major national awards in the children's book field.
Magazine Merit Awards
Four plaques--fiction, nonfiction, illustration, and poetry are awarded each year for outstanding original magazine work for young people published during that year and having been written or illustrated by members of the SCBWI.
Grants
Financial Grants are available each year to both full and associate members of the SCBWI.
"Work-in-Progress Grants" to assist individual members complete specific projects.
"Don Freeman Memorial Grant-In-Aid" to aid individual artist members working in this picture-book field.
"Barbara Karlin Grant" to recognize and encourage the work of aspiring picture-book authors.
Conference
Each year, the SCBWI sponsors the only international conference devoted entirely to writing and illustrating literature for children. Luminaries in the field provide lectures, workshops, and individual manuscript and art consultations. SCBWI members receive considerable discount on conference tuition.
Regional Events
Regional Advisors coordinate SCBWI events and activities for members in locations all over the country. Meetings and workshops feature well-known writers, illustrators, and others involved in literature for young people; critique groups, shoptalk groups, newsletters containing regional information of interest to writers and illustrators and social events enable members to share experiences and make friendships. Members receive substantial discounts on admission to regional events.
Publications
Several publications to aid both published and unpublished writers and illustrators are available to SCBWI members for the cost of postage.
Manuscript/Illustration Exchange
The SCBWI sponsors a free manuscript and illustration exchange among its members. Members can obtain criticism and feedback on their works in progress.
Insurance
Major Medical, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance are available to SCBWI members through participation in TEIGIT, The Entertainment Industry Group Insurance Trust. More information can be obtained by contacting the SCBWI Membership office.
More Information
To find out more, please visit the SCBWI national web site at www.scbwi.org.
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