LitMingle Calendar October 2026
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RSVPs are recommended as meeting details are subject to change.
WESTSIDE WRITERS
WHEN: Wednesday, October 7. 7:00PM – 8:30PM
WHERE: Meeting via Zoom. RSVP to Renee for the Zoom link and password.
ABOUT: We have a special guest courtesy of Mingler Mark M., children's book author Margi Preus. Her work has gained Newbery Honor, and a Kirkus Best Book of the Century to name just bit of her accolades. She will share her publication journey and there will be a brief Q&A.
RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Renee Carter
PASADENA AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS
WHEN: Saturday, October 17. 10:15AM – 12:00PM.
WHERE: Once Upon a Time Bookstore. 2207 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020
ABOUT: Join Ronna on Saturday, 10/17 for a field trip! We'll meet at 10:15am at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose. Maureen and Jessica Palacios, or a staff member, will discuss what’s hot right now in kidlit and what books they're looking forward to. They'll also talk about books that they'd like to see written for their clients. Attendees can then explore all the great spots of Montrose when we're done. Please RSVP.
RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Ronna Mandel
WESTSIDE ILLUSTRATORS
WHEN: Monday, October 19. 7:00PM – 8:30PM
WHERE: Meeting via Zoom. RSVP to Carmel and PhePhe for instructions.
ABOUT: Join us for a special session with award-winning author-illustrator and graphic novelist Cassandra Federman, joining us via Zoom. She'll speak about breaking into children's publishing and offer a Q&A session. Learn more about Cassandra's career at cassandrafederman.com.
RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Co-Coordinators Carmel O’Mara-Horwitz and PhePhe Rose
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21. 2:45PM - 3:45PM
WHERE: RSVP for location.
ABOUT: TBD
RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Veronica Stanley-Hooper
WESTSIDE WRITERS
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21. 6:00PM – 7:45PM
WHERE: Westchester Loyola Village Branch Library. 7114 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045
ABOUT: The Role of Seasons. We will look at the role that seasons and weather play in children's books. We will also discuss how these may enhance our work-in-progress.
RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Renee Carter