SCBWI Western Washington

Welcome to SCBWI Western Washington–a vibrant region nestled between the volcanic Cascade Mountain Range and churning coast of the Pacific Ocean. Volunteers design a calendar full of educational and social events for you to connect with other children's book creators, in-person and online. Join us to grow your career in children's literature!

Join SCBWI Western Washington Nov. 6 - 8, 2026, at beautiful Rainbow Lodge in North Bend, where we'll enjoy a full weekend of virtual and in-person workshops with VP and Editorial Director Kendra Levin of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; award-winning art director, designer, and illustrator Sara Gillingham; and award-winning local author Curtis Manley. Enjoy hands-on learning, creative time, community, great food, and inspirational nature. An opportunity for illustrator image critiques from Sara will be available separately. Attend for the same low registration fees as in 2024!