SCBWI California: San Francisco North and East Bay

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

SCBWI SF North & East Bay serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties. We're a diverse and vibrant community of writers and illustrators focused on creating children's literature. Through workshops, critiques, networking events, and our Oktoberfest conference, we help each other grow as creators and storytellers. You can select your events of preference and receive announcements just for those events.

ABOUT US

Meet Our Volunteers

What's On

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Solano/Napa County Meet & Greet

Join us for a casual meet and greet with your fellow writers and illustrators. You are invited to share a first page or illustration, as well. This event is FREE and IN-PERSON! No registration required!

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The Art of Social Media with Forrest Burdett

Have you ever felt puzzled, or even a little defeated by how to show up on social media? Do you wonder what truly makes your artistic voice stand out? Have you questioned how to share your work without feeling imposter syndrome? Join our award-winning illustrator Forrest Burdett on February 15-Let’s discuss the importance of being YOU online! Find what makes you unique, what feels authentic to you, and learn how to connect that with your art to share with the world. Only $15 for premium members and $25 for non members.

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Craft, Connect, Celebrate with Megan McDonald

Join your Sonoma County Co-Coordinators and featured guest Megan McDonald at this FREE, IN-PERSON EVENT to share craft and industry insight, connect with fellow creatives, socialize, and celebrate! (REGISTRATION REQUIRED.)

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Creative Retreat at Ratna Ling

NEW LOCATION! SINGLE ROOMS are back!! Join us at the beautiful RATNA LING RETREAT CENTER in Sonoma County. No programs, just time and space to write and illustrate. Let the bucolic surroundings inspire you!