SCBWI California: Central Coastal

The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Central-Coastal California Region provides programs and services for Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. We are a warm and welcoming group focused on craft and professional support for children's book writers, illustrators, and translators. Programs include an annual Writers’ Day and Writers’ Retreat, Illustrators events, along with numerous workshops, critique opportunities, and free mingle events in each county for networking.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Recharge your writing life with some vitamin sea. Enjoy writing time, meditative beach walks, campfire chats, delicious meals, networking with professional children's writers, and optional critique group sessions, all beside the ocean. January 15-17, at The Cavalier Oceanfront Resort in San Simeon.

Mark your calendars! CenCal's Writers & Illustrators Day will be on Saturday 10/24/26 at the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Auditorium, 1605 E. Burnley St. in Camarillo (same location as last year). In addition, attendees of the conference will be able to participate in a Pitchfest in the morning of Saturday 10/31/26. Early bird registration opens July 18th!

Don't forget to check out other SCBWI virtual webinars!