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

Join us May 30th in Hillsboro for our spring conference. Only $135 for Early Bird SCBWI Members who register March 7th-March 13th! Open registration begins March 14th. Be sure to follow to link for more information.

SCBWI Oregon: Level Up! with Cindy Baldwin

NO PLOT, JUST VIBES with Cindy Baldwin ⭐ Registration open until April 20th ⭐

Featured Illustrator: April

April’s Featured Illustrator, Becky Lance, brings a lifelong love of art and storytelling to her creative journey. Inspired by her grandfather’s artwork and by raising six children surrounded by picture books, she returned to illustration after years as an educator. Now creating primarily in torn paper collage, Becky continues to grow her work through study, critique, and community. She encourages others to “trust the process,” keep practicing, and find their people—mentors and peers who support growth, honesty, and imagination.

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].

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.