Welcome to Long Island Children's Writers & Illustrators (LICWI)
Copyright © 2010 Penny Weber
We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of writing and illustrating children's
literature. We support, guide and nurture budding authors and illustrators as well
as established authors and illustrators.
Our goal is to create quality works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry that educate, entertain, and inspire children of all ages. Feel free to explore our website by clicking any of the links at the top of the page. Get to know our talented Author and Illustrator members and their work by clicking on one of the links at the top of the page to visit our LICWI Library, Art Gallery and Our Members page.
To become a member Click Here. To contact us, Click Here.
literature. We support, guide and nurture budding authors and illustrators as well
as established authors and illustrators.
Our goal is to create quality works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry that educate, entertain, and inspire children of all ages. Feel free to explore our website by clicking any of the links at the top of the page. Get to know our talented Author and Illustrator members and their work by clicking on one of the links at the top of the page to visit our LICWI Library, Art Gallery and Our Members page.
To become a member Click Here. To contact us, Click Here.
Our History
Over twenty years ago author and publisher, Joi Nobisso, and illustrator, Bijou LeTord, founded the East End Children's Book Writers. The ten dedicated members met in kitchens, libraries and living rooms. Soon, word of this unique group got around and new faces began joining. East End Children's Book Writers was growing by leaps and bounds. It moved to St. Joseph's college in Patchogue, New York in the early 1990s. In 2002, the members approved the group's name change to Long Island Children's Writers and Illustrators (LICWI). As a result of these years of critiquing manuscripts, art and supporting each other, LICWI members have an outstanding record of award winning publications for both authors and illustrators.
Our Mission Statement
LICWI (Long Island Children's Writers and Illustrators) provides a collegial and nurturing environment for published and unpublished writers and illustrators. The members will provide meaningful critiques and constructive feedback on works-in-progress, with mutual support and respect between those seeking a response to their work and those offering it. We aim to foster the development of technique: to strive for the use of fresh, imaginative, and honest language, to work towards the strongest melding of words and art, and to hone the skills of our craft in order to produce publishable works of literary and artistic excellence for children.