SCBWI California: San Diego
Intro
Welcome to SCBWI California: San Diego!
Welcome to SCBWI San Diego! SCBWI San Diego members live in San Diego County or Imperial County and write, illustrate, or translate stories for children, ranging from picture books to novels for young adults. Our membership includes published and pre-published writers, illustrators, and translators, both traditionally and independently published. We also welcome visiting SCBWI members from any other region worldwide.
A Tip for Successful Event Registration
San Diego DEI Grant Winners 2026
Our San Diego Region DEI winners will attend our MayFest Conference for free and each will receive a critique from the faculty of their choice.
Our Regional Team
FAQ
Keep in touch
To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email { [email protected] }
Co-Regional Advisors
Debra Schmidt [email protected]
Jen Haymore [email protected]
Co-Assistant Regional Advisors
Deb Snyder [email protected]
Co-Illustrator Coordinators
Katrin Azimi
Lisa Venditelli Karmel [email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Lindsey Binns [email protected]
Published Members Coordinator
Cindy Jensen-Elliott [email protected]
New Member Liaison
Wendy Kitts [email protected]
Online Critique Coordinator
Check your SCBWI website Member HomePage for the new Critique Groups