SCBWI California: San Diego

Intro

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Welcome to SCBWI California: San Diego!

Our chapter covers the San Diego/Imperial County region and is one of the most active chapters in the country. Members come from a variety of backgrounds and range in experience from those new to children’s writing or illustrating to authors and illustrators with numerous published titles.

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MayFest 2025 Illustrator Contest

San Diego Region Events

Monthly Chapter Meeting Details

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grants

Illustrator Info and Schmoozes

Mingle With Us at Our San Diego Social Events

New Member Information

Chapter Volunteers

Writing for Children 101 On-line Class

MayFest 2024 Award Winners

Our Regional Team

Debra Schmidt
Regional Advisor
Linda Gorsline
Co-Regional Advisor
Deborah Snyder
Assistant Regional Advisor
Jennifer Haymore
Co-Assistant Regional Advisor
Lisa Venditelli Karmel
Co-Illustrator Coordinator
Katrin Azimi
Illustrator Coordinator
Janice Yuwiler, RAE
Author
Patricia Morris Buckley, RAE
Author

FAQ

Membership benefits

Jump into a quick overview of the benefits that SCBWI members can enjoy.

Becoming a translator

Translation: Some Frequently Asked Questions, by Avery Udagawa

San Diego Region FAQ

If you have a question about being a New Member, Finding a Critique Group, or the benefits of purchasing a Season Ticket click Learn More below

Keep in touch

To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email { sandiego@scbwi.org }


Co-Regional Advisors

Debra Schmidt sandiego-ra2@scbwi.org

Linda Gorsline sandeigo-ra@scbwi.org

Co-Assistant Regional Advisors

Deb Snyder sandiego-ara@scbwi.org

Jennifer Haymore sandiego-ara2@scbwi.org

Co-Illustrator Coordinators

Katrin Azimi

Lisa Venditelli Karmel sandiego-ic2@scbwi.org

Newsletter Editor

Patricia Morris Buckley patriciamorrisbuckley@gmail.com

Published Members Coordinator

Virginia Loh-Hagan PAL.sandiego.scbwi@gmail.com

New Member Liaison

Wendy Kitts wkitts.scbwi.sd.newmembercontact@gmail.com

Online Critique Coordinator

Susan Ranscht stranscht@sbcglobal.net

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