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!

You’re invited to Western Washington’s Inside Story - IN PERSON!!! Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park 6:30 pm: mingle with friends, nibble on goodies, and browse -and buy- books! 7:00 pm: presentations begin! Inside Story is our region’s biannual celebration of Children’s book creators, who get two minutes to dazzle you with a behind-the-scenes look at how their recently-published book came to be. Inspiration! Embarrassment! Perseverance! You’ll get it all at Inside Story. Book signings by the presenters will follow the event. Want to present your Inside Story? If you are a member of Western Washington SCBWI and have a published-and-listed (PAL) book releasing between November 2025 and May 2026, register TODAY! (click here) This application will remain open through May 15th. We have a 20-presenter limit for the event, so hop to it! Save the date: Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 pm! Your fabulous Inside Story Team, Karen Lewis, Trudi Trueit, Dana Sullivan