California: North/Central Regional events

Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.

SCBWI CA: North/Central - Monthly Chapter Meeting

Oct 08, 2025

1 event

Online event

Available seats 56

BYOB! Bring your own beverage and join from your living room or cafe to meet the regional team. Learn about volunteer opportunities to meet other writers and illustrators from our region. Bring your calendar and let's schedule events like critique group meetings, write-ins, and workshops you'd like to see. Can't wait to see you! [A Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to you the week of the meeting] From the Welcome MATs Merry, Alma, and Tony

For Premium Members Only
Free

SCBWI CA: North/Central - Monthly Chapter Meeting

Nov 12, 2025

1 event

Online event

Available seats 58

BYOB! Bring your own beverage and join from your living room or cafe to meet the regional team. Learn about volunteer opportunities to meet other writers and illustrators from our region. Bring your calendar and let's schedule events like critique group meetings, write-ins, and workshops you'd like to see. Can't wait to see you! [A Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to you the week of the meeting] From the Welcome MATs Merry, Alma, and Tony

For Premium Members Only
Free

PB Carousel Sacramento

Nov 22, 2025

1 event

Available seats 8

Ettore's Bakery & Cafe (Inner Room): 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825

Peer manuscript critiques for picture books! Join us as we go around the table to review everyone's latest work-in-progress PB. Space is limited.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Sacramento Holiday Gathering 2025

Dec 06, 2025

1 event

Available seats 30

TBD

SAVE THE DATE! Come gather with fellow SCBWI KidLit friends to celebrate the holidays, and toast a year of creativity. Stay tuned for details.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Fresno Holiday Gathering 2025

Dec 13, 2025

1 event

Available seats 30

TBD

SAVE THE DATE! Come gather with fellow SCBWI KidLit friends to celebrate the holidays, and toast a year of creativity. Stay tuned for details.

For Premium Members Only
Free

SPRING SPIRIT 2026 - Save the Date!

Apr 18, 2026

1 event

Available seats 80

Elk Grove, CA

Stay tuned for more details on our in-person day-long conference in Sacramento County. Please save the date! April 18, 2026.