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. Scroll down or click right for more information on our thriving region.

HOOKS, ARCS, AND CHARACTER: A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH THREE AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS ⭐ Registration open until September 13th ⭐

MAKE YOUR STORY STAND UP AND OUT WITH STORY SKELETONS with The Little Press Editor/Author Lynne Marie ⭐ Registration open until October 8th ⭐

🎨 We are wrapping up the Portfolio Percolator on Sept. 18th with a Critique Panel. ⭐ Illustrator work will be Showcased Oct 4th (1-3pm) at the Multnomah County Central Library, Collins Gallery (3rd Floor). ⭐

Come meet Matt Schu and enjoy his work!

Each season we feature a different Illustrator's work on our homepage. This season we feature the work of Martina Lo, a Taiwanese American illustrator for children’s publications living in Portland. She loves to use art to transport readers to new worlds while also revealing the magic in our own. If you would like to be featured as our seasonal artist, contact Robin at: [email protected]

Come join us! Like the Write Direction, this free meet-up is a chance for illustrators to get together informally and chat, share work and ideas, and make new friends. 🎨

We have a few positions open on our Advisory Committee. If you are interested in volunteering please email Laura at [email protected].

Hey, Oregon Illustrators! Whether you’re a current or future PAL, prefer picture books or graphic novels, work digitally or on paper, or wear multiple KidLit hats, you'll find illustration-specific news and information here.