Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
SCBWI sets AI rules per event. The 2025 New England Spring Conference Post-Conference Writing Contest requires stories to be written entirely by the author with no AI-generated content, and the 2027 Winter Conference Portfolio Showcase for Illustrators does not accept artwork created in any part using generative AI.
For applicants
- For the 2025 New England Spring Conference Post-Conference Writing Contest, stories must be written entirely by the author, and AI-generated content is not allowed.[1]
- For the 2027 Winter Conference Portfolio Showcase for Illustrators, entrants may not submit artwork created in any part using generative AI.[2]
Sources
- [1]Post-Conference Writing Contest - 2025 New England Spring Conference
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
“No AI Assistance: Stories must be written entirely by the author. AI-generated content is not allowed.”
- [2]Portfolio Showcase for Illustrators ($100)
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
“The portfolio you submit must be your own artwork. You may not submit artwork that was created by someone else or that was created in any part using GenAI.”
This page summarizes published guidance and is not legal advice. Policies change, and a specific solicitation can add its own rules, so confirm against the funding announcement before you apply. See every funder's AI policy.