SCBWI Australia and New Zealand Chapter

Welcome to the online home of the Australian and New Zealand chapter of the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators). The SCBWI is a professional organisation that acts as a network for children's authors, illustrators, editors and publishers. There are over 22,000 members in more than 70 regions worldwide. In Australia and New Zealand we have a strong and active network.

4th International SCBWI Australia & New Zealand Conference

See the full conference details, full conference programme and make your conference booking. The conference is being held at the Hughenden Hotel in Sydney, Australia.

On our website you will:

• Find information about Australian and New Zealand authors and illustrators, links to their websites and how to book us for talks and visits
• See some of the new books published by our members
• Read the latest newsletter from our regional advisor
• Investigate what is happening in the world of kids books when you visit the international SCBWI website
• Discover updates and news on changes in the publishing field
• Locate events, useful articles, and links to more information

We are thrilled to be a partner of National Year of Reading 2012

SCBWI Australia and New Zealand is a nominating body for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award,
the world's most prestigious international award for children's literature