SCBWI Near West Suburban Network
As a network representative for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) in Illinois, I run an ongoing program of events for the Near West Suburban Networks. Events are free and open to members and not-yet-members. All are welcome. To see the upcoming programming in my network and also the other wonderful network offerings across Illinois, please see the SCBWI IL Networks page.
Our Fall 2024 slate of network events are as follows:
September Story Starts September 12th, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Join us for a writing workshop to kickstart new story ideas. There will be a mix of prompts designed to get your words flowing. You can experiment with voice, characters, settings and new story beginnings. We will be meeting in person so bring something to write with. We’ll focus on writing during our meeting but leave some time at the end for those that want to share. Activity Room in the Children’s Services Department (located on the Lower Level), La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL60526
Hauntings and Horror for Middle Grade and YA October 24, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Kids crave scary stories. This session will cover what horror is, tropes of the genre, and how to explore hard topics for younger readers. We’ll read some story excerpts and do some of our own writing. Join us if you dare!
Zoom link to event.
Meeting ID: 828 5425 6032 Passcode: 825093
Launch Your Middle Grade Novel November 14th, 2024 at 7 p.m.
creative writing workshops
I run a series of classes, both online and in person, including:
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- Storytelling in Word and Image (Grades 4 +)
- Story Builder Workshop Series (Grades 4+),
- Writing City: An Enriching Literary Experience (Grades 5 +),
- Story Explorers (Grades 1-2), and
- Zoom Story Shorts (an online class that promotes a daily short burst of creativity).
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