California: Central/Coastal

Welcome to 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.

Mark your calendars! 2026 CenCal's Annual Writers & Illustrators Day SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 2026

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. More details coming soon!

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