SUBSCRIBE
SUBSCRIBE
SLJ Blog Network +
  • 100 Scope Notes
  • A Fuse #8 Production
  • Good Comics for Kids
  • Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
  • Pearl's & Ruby's
  • Politics in Practice
  • Teen Librarian Toolbox
  • The Yarn
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About/Contact
  • Fusenews
  • Reviews
  • Librarian Previews
  • Best Books
    • Top 100
    • Best Books of 2022
    • Best Books of 2021
    • Best Books of 2020
    • Best Books of 2019
    • Best Books of 2018
    • Best Books of 2017
    • Best Books of 2016
    • Best Books of 2015
    • Best Books of 2014
    • Best Books of 2013
  • Fuse 8 n’ Kate
  • Videos
  • Press Release Fun

January 18, 2013 by Betsy Bird

Press Release Fun: Kidlit Drink Night (SCBWI Edition)

January 18, 2013 by Betsy Bird   3 comments

Because what is not to love about talking books for kids in bars?

Happy New Year, Everyone!

We hope your 2013 is off to a great start and we’re looking forward to another year of outstanding books, conversations, and drinks!

As you may know, the SCBWI (Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) New York Conference is right around the corner. So another KidLit Drink Night must be, too!

Details for KLDN:SCBWI Edition:

 

  • When: Friday, Feb 1st, starting at 8:30 pm (or as soon as folks wander over after the SCBWI Cocktail Party)
  • Where: The Wheeltapper Pub, 141 East 44th Street (near Lexington Avenue). Specifically, the backroom.
  • Who: You. And your friends. And your friends’ friends. And anyone you know who wants to talk KidLit.
As always, no need to RSVP, but feel free to drop a line if you have any questions.

See you then!

Heather & Mackenzie

Team KidLit Drink Night 2.0
PS: If you plan to tweet about the event (and we’d love it if you do!) #KLDN is the preferred hashtag.

Filed under: Press Release Fun

SHARE:

Read or Leave Comments

About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Kirkus, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on BlueSky at: @fuse8.bsky.social

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

ADVERTISEMENT

SLJ Blog Network

100 Scope Notes

Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#63)

by Travis Jonker

Good Comics for Kids

Paw & Order: The Grilled Cheese Caper | Review

by Esther Keller

Heavy Medal

Nine More Titles: May Mock Newbery 2026 Suggestion Titles

by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

Politics in Practice

When Book Bans are a Form of Discrimination, What is the Path to Justice?

by John Chrastka

Teen Librarian Toolbox

Boost teen reading with digital comics – start with these 5 recs! (Sponsored)

by Karen Jensen, MLS

The Yarn

Pably Cartaya visits The Yarn

by Colby Sharp

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles on SLJ

NCTE's 2025 Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels for Children

8 Nonfiction Titles to Inspire Young Animal Conservationists

9 Poetry Titles to Inspire Young Minds

10 Yuck-Inducing Nonfiction Reads for Middle Grade Fans of All Things Gross

9 Exemplary Novels in Verse for Middle Grade and Teen Readers

About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Kirkus, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on BlueSky at: @fuse8.bsky.social

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Shawn Weisser says

    June 15, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    Hi there! I am looking to organize a kidlit drink night in my area. Can you help me get started by pointing me in the right direction?

    • Elizabeth Bird says

      June 16, 2013 at 11:02 am

      Sure! The trick is in the mailing list. Find a local SCBWI chapter and ask if they’ll be interested in letting their members know about the event. Reach out to any children’s booksellers and children’s librarians in the area as well. You appear to be in the DC area so ask bookstores like Politics & Prose for advice. It’ll start small, no doubt, but if you have them regularly you’ll get a nice group.

      • Shawn Weisser says

        June 16, 2013 at 3:21 pm

        I am actually four hours outside of DC. I am closer to Virginia Beach! I am not sure we have a SCBWI but I will look! Thanks for your help.

ADVERTISEMENT

Archives

  • External Links

    • A Fuse #8 Production Reviews
  • Follow This Blog

    Enter your email address below to receive notifications of new blog posts by email.

    This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

    This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

    Primary Sidebar

    • News & Features
    • Reviews+
    • Technology
    • School Libraries
    • Public Libraries
    • Blogs
    • Classroom
    • Diversity
    • People
    • Job Zone

    Reviews+

    • Book Lists
    • Best Books 2024
    • 2024 Stars So Far
    • Media
    • Reference
    • Series Made Simple
    • Tech
    • Review for SLJ
    • Review Submissions

    SLJ Blog Network

    • 100 Scope Notes
    • A Fuse #8 Production
    • Good Comics for Kids
    • Heavy Medal
    • Pearls & Rubys
    • Politics in Practice
    • Teen Librarian Toolbox
    • The Yarn

    Resources

    • Reasons to Love Libraries
    • 2025 Youth Media Awards
    • Defending the Canon:SLJ & NCTE Review 15 Banned Classics
    • Refreshing the Canon Booklist
    • School Librarian of the Year
    • Read Free Poster
    • Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards
    • Research
    • White Papers / Case Studies

    Events & PD

    • In-Person Events
    • Online Courses
    • Virtual Events
    • Webcasts
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Subscribe
    • Media Inquiries
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Content Submissions
    • Data Privacy
    • Terms of Use
    • Terms of Sale
    • FAQs
    • Diversity Policy
    • Careers at MSI


    COPYRIGHT © 2025


    COPYRIGHT © 2025