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 Kids Book Festival Published SCBWI members can sell and sign their books at our SoCal booth!
- When: Sept. 8, 2024, 9:30-4:30
- Where: Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vincente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
- Seats are limited! Register here
OC Children's Book Festival - Our published members will be able to sign up to participate in our SoCal booth, sell books and sign autographs
- When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, 10:00-4:00
- Where: Orange Coast College
- Our webpage
- WE SOLD OUT! If you'd like to be put on our waitlist, email Bev Plass at: SoCal-RA@scbwi.org
Fall Harvest Writers and Illustrators Day -You can participate in a full day conference at CSUF with agents, an art director, local authors and an illustrator. We’ll offer critiques, pitches, and contests.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
- Where: Cal State University, Fullerton, Titan Student Union AND zoom, your choice
- Registration opens July 18
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