SCBWI Metro NY PO Box 1475 New York, NY 10276-1475 212 545-3719 scbwi_metrony@yahoo.com

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles-based writers for children, is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate or share a vital interest in children's literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. Learn more at the Society's main web site: www.scbwi.org. SCBWI Metro NY is one of over 70 regions, within the United States and throughout the world. When you join through the SCBWI Executive Office, you immediately become a member of your local chapter, with no additional dues. SCBWI members with zip codes that begin with 11 or 10 are automatically part of the Metro New York chapter -- that covers New York City, Long Island and parts of the counties directly north of New York City. SCBWI Metro NY offers a variety of events and services on the local level. News from our region is posted on our website. Our Tuesday Professional Series meets one Tuesday a month from October to May. There is one Conference in the area, the SCBWI Annual Winter Conference in New York City usually in February. With membership, you are able to participate in SCBWI events around the world.