SCBWI Oregon

Our state's authors, illustrators, and kidlit enthusiasts are part of a vibrant community of children's book creators across the globe. From Picture Book artists to Young Adult authors, our talented members love to write and illustrate children's books. Scroll down or click right for more information on our thriving region.

Can't make it to the picnic in Lake Oswego? Can't get enough of your kidlit community? Then come to our Virtual Picnic on July 22 where we'll talk, laugh, and have the chance to break into pairs for critique time. Zoom link is on the information page. No registration required.

HOOKS, ARCS, AND CHARACTER: A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH THREE AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS ⭐ Registration open until September 13th ⭐

Come meet Kate Berube and enjoy their work!

Come join us! Like the Write Direction, this free meet-up is a chance for illustrators to get together informally and chat, share work and ideas, and make new friends. 🎨

We have a few positions open on our Advisory Committee. If you are interested in volunteering please email Laura at [email protected].

Each season we feature a different Illustrator's work on our homepage. This season we feature the work of Abigail Marble, an SCBWI member for over 25 years. Abigail has illustrated picture books and book covers for, amongst others, Candlewick Press and Penguin Random House. She's currently developing picture book manuscripts and lives in Portland with her wife, son, and pup Mochi in Portland, Oregon. If you would like to be featured as our seasonal artist, contact Robin at: [email protected]

Hey, Oregon Illustrators! Whether you’re a current or future PAL, prefer picture books or graphic novels, work digitally or on paper, or wear multiple KidLit hats, you'll find illustration-specific news and information here.