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!

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Creating an Effective Website: Key Elements for Children's Book Authors and Illustrators

Calling all children's book authors and illustrators! Is your website working as hard as you do? Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to revamp your existing online presence, this talk is your roadmap to an effective author website.

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Adapting Your Book for Accessibility

Learn how to adapt your existing picture books or middle grade with sensory items by creating inclusive reading and literacy experiences for readers with severe medical and/or cognitive disabilities.

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Critique Cafe

Free and in-person! Meet other writers and illustrators to share critiques on works-in-progress. Space is limited, so register today!

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Upcoming Events

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Tapestry of Voices

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Meet Our Volunteers

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CA: SF & South Bay

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CA: Northern & Central California

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CA: Central Coast

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Becoming a translator

Translation: Some Frequently Asked Questions, by Avery Udagawa

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

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