WHO WE ARE
Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators was founded in Rochester, New York in 1989. Since then, RACWI has provided professional networking, education, and support to people who are pursuing a career in publishing for children.
Our 90+ members range from pre-published authors and illustrators to nationally known, award-winning authors and illustrators.
To promote literacy, in collaboration with local libraries, RACWI supports the annual Rochester Children’s Book Festival (RCBF) and its Festival To Go outreach program.
WHAT WE DO
Our meetings take place once a month from September-June and provide our members with information about the traditional publishing process. Our guest presenters include children’s authors, illustrators, editors and literary agents.
Whether you create picture books or Young Adult novels, our goal is to help you improve your craft through quality programs and workshops, critique groups and a writing community.
Children’s book creators of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome here. We believe in kindness, respect and encouragement. Anyone involved in our group should be in support of this goal.
You belong here.