SoCal Events
Come join us to connect with other creative people and hone your craft in creating children's books.
See What's Happening in SoCal
Meet-ups and Critique Groups: Every month we hold meet-ups and critique groups for writers and illustrators - check out the details here.
LA Festival of Books
- Come support our PAL members who will sell and sign their books in our SoCal booth space (shared with LA Region)
- When: April 26-27
- Where: USC, Booth #826
- Volunteers: Robert Mellette and Judy Campbell-Smith
- Our spots are filled. If you'd like to be on the waiting list for a seat in the booth, please email Bev Plass: [email protected]
Tahquitz- MG/YA Intensive Writers Retreat
- Four day MG/YA writers retreat featuring critique groups with agents and editors in scenic Idyllwild
- When: May 1-4, 2025
- Where: Tahquitz Pines Retreat Center, Idyllwild
- Volunteers: Heather Buchta, Tim Burke, Bev Plass
- Our spots are filled. If you'd like to be on the waiting list, please email Bev Plass: [email protected]
Visit our local authors and illustrators? Buy books! Get autographs!
- When: May 10, 2025, 11:00-3:00
- Where: Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780
- Cost: Free
- Volunteer: Susi Schaefer
Fall Harvest Writers and Illustrators Day
- Join us for a full day of speaker presentations, critiques, pitches and mingling with fellow creatives!
- When: Oct. 4, 2025
- Where: Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Unionj
- Registration opens in July
Stay informed!
Follow us on Social Media and our SCBWI Website:
- Your SCBWI Newsfeed - simply update your member profile by adding "California: SoCal" under: Set Your SCBWI Home Region
- To be added to our twice-monthly email, contact Bev Plass at [email protected]