AZ KLMs

Appointed by the Regional Advisor (These meetings are open to all SCBWI AZ members regardless of location. They are held on Zoom unless otherwise noted.)

First Saturdays: 8:30 am – 10:00 am –  “Ask Us Anything” (formerly Tucson/N. Scottsdale Mingle) Hosted by: Lori Alexander, Allison Fraclose, and Lucia Munguia 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform. RSVP Lori Alexander lori_j_alexander@comcast.net for details 

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members 

This mingle is open to any KidLit topic. Bring us your questions about writing, revising, illustrating, querying, marketing, agents, editors…you name it! We have experience with board books, picture books, chapter books, middle-grade, and young adult novels. This Mingle is informal with no set agenda, although we may from time to time include a mini craft lesson, writing prompt or other activity. We welcome pre-published and published writers and illustrators.

Second Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –  “Monthly Book Look Mingle” Hosted by: Patricia Franz and Fawzia Tung

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform. RSVP to: Patricia Franz at patricia@patriciajfranz.com and Fawzia Tung at ftcmt53@gmail.com for details 

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for members

What is a Book Look? Join fellow writers and illustrators for a dive into Craft and mentor texts. What makes a PB, MG, or YA novel sell? Let's analyze the factors and explore applying them to our own writing.  

Second Wednesday every other month: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - "Graphic Novel Discussion Group" Hosted by: Michael Hale 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform. If you would like to join one of these meetings, please RSVP to: Michael Hale at arizona-ic@scbwi.org** and you will be provided with more information and a link to the meeting(s). Hope to see you there! Michael Hale – SCBWI-AZ Illustrator Coordinator 

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

This mingle focuses on discussions about Graphic Novels. If you are interested in learning about this format and how it fits into today's KidLit publishing world, join us and bring your questions. This Mingle is informal but there sometimes may be guest presenters. We welcome pre-published and published writers and illustrators.

Second Saturdays: 9:00 am - 11: 00 am -  "Show and Tell" (formerly West Valley Mingle) Hosted by: Angela Morrison 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform. Please RSVP intent to attend: angelamorrison@mac.com 

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

During this mingle, creators share their work in a positive, caring forum. Writers read or have their WIPs read to them. Illustrators show their art. All the minglers have the opportunity to cheer, give helpful feedback, and work together to answer questions about your creations.

Third Saturdays: 9:00 am - 10:30 am -  "Craft Club" (formerly East Valley Mingle) Hosted by: Kathie McMahon 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform. RSVP Kathie McMahon klmcmahon@hotmail.com for details.

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

This mingle focuses on the writing craft. Different topics are discussed every month, such as Character Development, Plot Arc, Pacing, etc. We’ll also delve into the business side of things with discussions on how to search for an agent and writing a query letter. The format is somewhat of an informal presentation with notes, and plenty of time for questions, comments, and sharing of resources.

Fourth Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm -  "Illustrator Meeting" Hosted by: Michael Hale 

Where: ZOOM Meeting platform. If you would like to join one of these meetings, please RSVP to: Michael Hale at arizona-ic@scbwi.org** and you will be provided with more information and a link to the meeting(s). Hope to see you there! Michael Hale – SCBWI-AZ Illustrator Coordinator

This is a regularly occurring member networking and meet-up activity and is FREE for Members

This mingle focuses on the craft and industry of children's book illustration. We welcome pre-published and published writers and illustrators.

Member volunteers are recruited, appointed, and coordinated by the Regional Advisor. Active member volunteers are integral to our region's success. For details and to apply, please email arizona-ra@scbwi.org with the subject line SCBWI AZ Volunteer.