SCBWI California: San Francisco North and East Bay

Welcome to SCBWI California: San Francisco North and East Bay!

This region of SCBWI serves Marin, Sonoma, Solano, Napa, Contra Costa, Mendocino, and Alameda counties. We are a vibrant community of ideas, events, and creativity to help you improve your craft and knowledge of children’s writing and illustration. Click below to sign up for our regional newsletter!

What's On

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Oktoberfest

We’re back in-person for the Oktoberfest Conference! Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and learning, with a lineup featuring renowned authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals who will inspire and guide you on your artistic journey. Engage in riveting talks and panels, fine-tune your manuscripts and portfolios through insightful critiques, and unleash your pitch prowess in the Agent Pitch Speed Dating. Don’t miss Oktoberfest for your chance to learn, create, and connect.

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Green Gulch Creative Retreat

Registration opens August 1!

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Child Development for Kidlit Writers

with Early Childhood Educator Gennie Gorback

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Submission Open for Equity & Inclusion Awards

Submissions are open for Tapestry of Voices' 2023 Equity & Inclusion (EQI) Awards. With these awards, we continue to seek increased diversity in children’s literature, both in terms of content creators and the content itself. You do NOT need to be a member of our region to apply.

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Mendocino County Meet-Up

Need some writing & illustrating inspiration? You are not alone! We learn best through dialogue, exchange of information, and sharing of resources. No writer or illustrator is an island! Please join us for some casual conversation. Bring your questions and let's share some tips and resources. Your experience and collective knowledge is always welcomed, and much appreciated. This is a FREE In-Person event with a Zoom option Please RSVP to Christy Scollin: christy@scollin.net if you plan to make it. For a Zoom link contact Natasha Yim: sfnortheastbay-ara@scbwi.org by 9/29/2023 Drop-ins welcome! Questions? Contact: Christy Scollin

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

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Tapestry of Voices

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Members Spotlight

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Meet Our Volunteers

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SCBWI Resources

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Learn About SCBWI

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Important SCBWI Policies

Events in SF South and North/Central Chapters

SCBWI Webinars Around the World

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

Keep in touch

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