California: SoCal Regional events

Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.

2024 LA Kids Book Festival

Sep 08, 2024

1 event

Available seats 10

West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vincente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Do you have a children’s book to sell? Join us at the LA Kid’s Book Festival! The festival offers a rich array of activities suitable for children of all ages, including live book readings by celebrated authors, interactive storytelling sessions, musical performances, and various arts and crafts activities. This year, the festival will also introduce new authors and illustrators, providing fresh perspectives and stories that captivate and inspire. SoCal has rented a booth space so you can book a seat now.

For Premium Members Only
Free

2024 Orange County Children's Book Festival

Sep 22, 2024

3 event

Available seats 0

Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California 92626

Join us at the OC Children’s Book Festival! This event draws 7,000 book-loving families to our local Orange Coast College. Our SoCal Region rented a booth so you can sign up and sell your books. Open to all PAL and self-published members. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024

For Premium Members Only
Full
Free

2024 Fall Harvest Writers and Illustrators Day - SoCal

Oct 05, 2024

18 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join us as we learn about craft and book publishing, connect with agents, an art director, authors, and an illustrator. Mingle with other creatives. We’ll offer critiques, pitches, and contests. When: Sat., Oct. 5, 8:30-6:00 pm PST Where: California State University Fullerton, Titan Student Union OR online (zoom). Registration opens Thursday morning, July 18