SCBWI California: North/Central
Welcome to California: North/Central!
Welcome to the northern and central California region! Our wonderful group of members includes published and prepublished writers, illustrators, and translators. We have authors and illustrators who are traditionally and/ or independently published. From the Oregon border to the agricultural wealth of central California, our region spans 35 counties. We seek input from over six hundred SCBWI premium members to provide programming that meets our writing and illustrating needs. Join our volunteer team to create safe, positive, and inclusive events such as conferences, critique groups, Lit Mingles, and other social gatherings. We also welcome visiting SCBWI members from other regions world wide.
NorCen Events
Explore our exciting lineup of upcoming events for authors and illustrators. From online workshops to in-person conferences, there's something for everyone. Connect with fellow creatives, learn from industry experts, and dive into the magic of storytelling. Check out our calendar and start planning your next creative journey today!
NorCen Spotlight
JUNE PAL SPOTLIGHT: LORI MORTENSEN
Lori Mortensen is an award-winning children's author. Her books, which reviewers have praised as “stellar” “as good as it gets” and “begs to be read aloud,” have been published by such notable publishers as HarperCollins, Henry Holt, Abrams, Bloomsbury, and Peachtree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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