Tag Archives: Jessica Woo

SCBWI CenCal Writers and Illustrators Day Winners 2025!

15 Wednesday Oct 2025

Posted by in Central Coast, Contests & Grants, Illustrators Day, Tri-Regional News, Writers Days

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

by Ann Rousseau Smith, SCBWI CenCal News Liaison

The SCBWI Central-Coastal Region held its in-person Writers and Illustrators Day on Saturday, September 20, at the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Auditorium in Camarillo. A few honors were presented during an inspiring day of speakers and camaraderie, and a fabulous lunch.

Congratulations to all our participants in the writing and illustration contests, including our winners! Each winner receives free entry to next year’s Writers and Illustrators Day.

Continue reading →

Announcing the 2024 SCBWI-L.A. Mentorship Contest Winner!

24 Wednesday Apr 2024

Posted by in Contests & Grants, Los Angeles, SCBWI Mentorship Program, Tri-Regional News

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , ,

by Jaime Zollars

In January, we invited illustrators to apply for a six-month mentorship with one of our Published and Listed members. This year’s mentor, Jaime Zollars, joins us to announce the winner and share some of the submission highlights.

It was a wonderful experience reading the entries for this year’s mentorship contest. It made me realize just how much I have missed my teaching days among so many promising students, and how exciting it is to share in the process of creating lasting stories. I loved reading the entrants’ goals, ideas, and thoughtful answers to my questions.

Continue reading →