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LitMingle Calendar June 2026

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RSVPs are recommended as meeting details are subject to change.

SHERMAN OAKS

WHEN: Monday, June 1. 7:00PM – 8:00PM

WHERE: Sherman Oaks Library, 14245 Moorpark St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

ABOUT: Goal Setting: How to Keep Momentum Through the Summer

RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Felicia Felton


WESTSIDE WRITERS

WHEN: Wednesday, June 3. 7:00PM – 8:30PM

WHERE: Meeting via Zoom. RSVP to Renee for the Zoom link and password.

ABOUT: When Words Are Not Enough. We will discuss how to express intense emotions without the use of dialog. Share lines from your Work In Progress that show your main character's emotions.

RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Renee Carter


WESTSIDE ILLUSTRATORS

WHEN: Monday, June 15. 7:00PM – 8:30PM

WHERE: Hybrid. RSVP to Carmel and PhePhe for Zoom link or location (Santa Monica).

ABOUT: First Pages for Illustrators. Bring the first spread of your picture book dummy and join us for a supportive critique focused on first impressions, visual storytelling, character introductions, and page-turn appeal.

Don't have a dummy yet? You're still welcome to participate by sharing a work-in-progress spread, portfolio piece, or other illustration you'd like feedback on.

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, June 17. 3:00PM - 4:30PM

WHERE: RSVP for location.

ABOUT: TBD

RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Veronica Stanley-Hooper


WESTSIDE WRITERS

WHEN: Wednesday, June 17. 6:00PM

WHERE: Last Bookstore 453 S. Los Angeles St., LA, CA 90013

ABOUT: Minglers' Field Trip: We are meeting and checking out the iconic Last Bookstore. Join us for an evening in this book palace.

RSVP: Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Renee Carter


Not meeting this month:

  • Pasadena Authors & Illustrators