SCBWI SoCal
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators: So Cal
Workshops * Events * Community
Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Welcome!
scbwi.org/regions/socal
- Did you know ART DAY is not just for illustrators? Check out the creative workshops for picture book authors and graphic novelists too!
- Hey members! The Orange County Children's Book Festival on SEPT 20, 2026 welcomes authors, illustrators, and bookstores to rent exhibitor booths to meet young readers, promote and sell their books. More info on booths/speakers/guests at: www.kidsbookfestival.com/event-info
- Good things are happening to our members this month! WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? illustrated by member Carrie Schneider debuts this month by Barnstormer Publishing! Please, share the exciting news with your friends and preorder your copy here: square.link/u/Y9zvNvuh @carrieschneider.bsky.social
- Hey Members! Want to sell/sign your books? Are you an SCBWI PAL member? SCBWI SoCal is renting a booth at the festival alongside SCBWI-LA. You can rent time in our booth, sharing your time with other SCBWI members. Ltd slots are available and they’ll go fast! Registration opens Friday, Jan. 30, 9 AM
- Let’s meet at the OC Zoo!
- NEW Illustrator/PB Author Accountability Group First Meeting: WED June 11, 7pm One hour motivational work session—bring anything you’d like to work on! Comment for the Zoom link!
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- Join us for our May Illustrator's Meetup, Saturday, May 10, 3 pm!
- Meet us this Saturday at Comic Orange to support local authors and illustrators!
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- Happy Book Birthday to "A Thousand Years"!! Written by Christina Perri and illustrated by SoCal illustrator, Joy Hwang Ruiz! #kidlit @momisdrawing.bsky.social
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- Local Author-Illustrator, Hannah Shafiroff's new book is out!
- @susischaeferart.bsky.social Susi Schaefer's newest picture book ALL EYES ON YOU was released Feb. 18! If you ever feel stage fright, maybe this book can help.
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- This super sweet banner art by Joy Hwang Ruiz: #socalartday2025 #scbwisocal #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
- SoCal SCBWI's awesome volunteers who make things happen! Sadaf Manoushan, Lisa Johnston Hancock, Heather Soodak, Bev Plass, Carlene Griffin, and Su Moon #socalartday2025 #scbwisocal #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
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