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.
The Great Critique - Fall 2026
SCBWI Oregon’s Great Critique is an event that happens once a year. Each session is an awesome opportunity for writers and illustrators to be critiqued by a professional and their peers. ⭐ Registration is OPEN until all seats are FULL or September 12th - Hurry to save your spot!⭐
SCBWI Oregon: Level Up! with Leslie Barnard Booth
Back by popular demand! Many people were disappointed not to be able to attend every workshop at our May conference, so we’re bringing back speakers for an instant replay.⭐ Narrativize Your Nonfiction Picture Book: Harnessing the tools of fiction to write informational texts that shine with Leslie Barnard Booth ⭐ Registration open until October 10th ⭐
Featured Illustrator: September
September's Featured Illustrator is Gillian Wynne Grimm. Gillian grew up in places all over the Pacific Northwest, but she calls Oregon “Home.” A self-proclaimed ‘late-bloomer’ in the arts, her delightful collage work is singularly playful and fanciful - it invites the viewer to engage their imagination and wonder about the story being told - a very useful gift for an illustrator to have! Click the link to see more of her work.
Featured Tile Artist - Jordan Kim
Each season we showcase the work of one of our Oregon Illustrators. This Fall we're featuring Jordan Kim. Jordan's work often focuses on the natural world as well as moments of connection within our human community. She creates worlds from cut paper using tiny scraps of color and texture to build layers into vibrant illustrations filled with movement, story, and wonder. Her goal is to spark connection: to remind us to honor our connection to each other and the natural world. Jordan is also Oregon's Co-Illustrator Coordinator. • • • 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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