Tucson Festival of Books

Resources for Aspiring Authors and Illustrators: SCBWI


Leaders of the Arizona chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators share the local resources available to aspiring authors and illustrators and practical ideas on how to reach your goal of creating a book for children or teens.


Panelists
Lori Alexander

Lori Alexander is the award-winning author of "All in a Drop," "A Sporting Chance" and "What's a Germ Joseph Lister?" Her new books are "Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park" and "Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize....

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Tanja Bauerle

Tanja Bauerle, an award-winning children’s illustrator, is from Germany, grew up in Australia and calls Gilbert home. She is assistant regional advisor for the SCBWI Arizona. "Wright on Time" is her series....

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Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner is an Author and Freelance Editor who helps writers weave their words into stories that shine. She serves as Regional Advisor for SCBWI AZ. Her newest middle-grade novel is "Lostuns Found....

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