SCBWI Oregon
Welcome to SCBWI Oregon!
Our state's authors, illustrators, and kidlit enthusiasts are part of a vibrant community of children's book creators across the globe. From Picture Book artists to Young Adult authors, our talented members love to write and illustrate children's books, articles, and stories. Scroll down to see more details about our thriving region, including contact info, and click through the slider for upcoming events and information.
Featured Illustrator: May
May's Featured Illustrator, Audrey Sauble, is a children's author and science illustrator whose love of nature finds its way into everything she creates. What began as a conversation with her toddler about egg-laying animals sparked her first picture book—and nine years later, she's the author of Acorn Party and a growing series of nature nonfiction for kids. Trained through the science illustration program at CSU Monterey Bay, Audrey pushes her work by varying angles, staying curious, and doodling freely before ever touching a thumbnail. She reminds new illustrators that picture book art isn't just pretty—it's the 'show' in 'show, don't tell.
Featured Tile Artist - Heidi Aubrey
Each season we feature a different Illustrator's work on our homepage. This season we feature the work of Heidi Aubrey. Heidi lives among the trees just outside Portland, Oregon, on six acres with her husband and a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Leo. Her debut picture book is "Ada and the Goat" (2025, Holiday House / Neal Porter Books). When she's not dreaming up stories, she's exploring the mountain foothills or working on woodland-restoration projects. If you would like to be featured as our seasonal artist, contact Robin at: [email protected], or Jordan at: [email protected].
Volunteer Positions Open!
We have a few positions open on our Advisory Committee. If you are interested in volunteering please email Laura at [email protected].
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Keep in touch
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