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.

Oregon Conference Preview

Join us May 30th in Hillsboro for a Full-Day Conference. Only $135 for Early Bird pricing for SCBWI Members (March 7th-March 13th)! More information coming soon.

SCBWI Oregon: Level Up! with Heather L. Montgomery

NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S NONFICTION! with Heather L. Montgomery ⭐ Registration open until February 18th ⭐

SCBWI Oregon: Level Up! with Mark Fearing

THE NOVELTY OF GRAPHIC NOVELS with Mark Fearing ⭐ Registration open until March 22nd ⭐

Featured Illustrator: February

Meet Our First Featured Illustrator for February: Brianna Rose Lengel. Briann brings a rich blend of fine art training, graphic design savvy, and storytelling curiosity to her illustration work. Influenced by dramatic light and perspective, surrealism, and bold picture book design, Brianna’s path spans community murals, corporate design, and children’s books. She’s currently developing several self-written picture books and leaning into more personal stories—while continuing to explore color, craft, and the evolving balance between digital and traditional media.

Oregon Illustrator Exhibit Online

If you weren’t able to see the show in person during 2025, you can still view this wonderful exhibit online. Just click the link.

Featured Tile Artist - Yuna Cheong

Each season we feature a different Illustrator's work on our homepage. This season we feature the work of Yuna Cheong. Yuna is a Korean American illustrator living in Portland. Her artistic style features vibrant colors and imaginative storytelling that captures the essence of people's stories and emotions. If you would like to be featured as our seasonal artist, contact Robin at: [email protected], or Jordan at: [email protected].

Draw Together

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. 🎨

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].

For Illustrators

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.