SCBWI California: San Francisco North and East Bay

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.

Registration opens August 1!

with Early Childhood Educator Gennie Gorback

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.

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