by Jessica Cooper
Calling all Los Angeles-area artists and writers! Come join the fun!
Goin’ On Safari with … Alexander Vidal
26 Wednesday Feb 2025
Tag Archives: SCBWI events
Treasure Chest: February 2025
05 Wednesday Feb 2025
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authors, Charlotte Huck, Comic Orange, Getty, Golden Kite Awards, Highlights Foundation, illustrators, indie-publishing, LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Los Angeles Zoo, middle grade, Next Generation Indie Book Awards, PAL, published, SCBWI Annual Winter Conference, SCBWI Art Day, SCBWI community, SCBWI events, SCBWI members, SCBWI Virtual Winter Conference, scholarship, Sketch Safari, tabling, volunteer, workshop, young adult
Events, Opportunities, and Resources happening now and coming soon for the Tri-Regions and beyond
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We are deeply saddened by the devastations that have impacted our artist friends as a result of the Palisades and Eaton fires. “The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund (the ‘Fund’) is a pooled fund led by the J. Paul Getty Trust with support from a coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists.” If you are in need of financial support, applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. For more information about eligibility, click the link here. If you would like to donate in support of the Fund, please go directly to the Getty’s website here.
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Registration for the SCBWI-LA Sketch Safari at The LA Zoo is now open! “Join illustrator Alexander Vidal and SCBWI peers for a fantastic, in-person illustration event at the Los Angeles Zoo” on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. “While this is a sketch event, writers are welcome to share the fun for story inspiration!” The cost of registration also includes admission to the zoo.
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The in-person 2025 SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City may have passed, but it is not too late to register for the SCBWI Virtual Winter Conference 2025! “Don’t miss this chance to boost your children’s book career! Join us online for exclusive industry panels, hands-on sessions diving deep into the craft of writing and illustrating children’s books, and valuable networking with fellow creators.” The online event will take place ONLINE from February 21–22, 2025. Register today!
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Register now for 2025 Art Day: Illustrators and Writers Connect, SCBWI SoCal! This one-day hands-on workshop will take place at the Laguna College of Art & Design on March 15, 2025, and feature several award-winning guest speakers! If you would like to register for written critiques, the deadline to sign up is February 13, 2025. Scholarship applications to attend Art Day 2025 are due February 27, 2025, by 10:00 p.m. Winners will be notified by March 1, 2025. For more information about the Art Day: Equity and Inclusion Scholarship, click here.
Treasure Chest: January 2025
03 Friday Jan 2025
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12x12, authors, CenCal Writers Retreat, Charlotte Huck, Comic Orange, Critique Day, Great News, Highlights Foundation, illustrators, indie-publishing, mentorship, National Council of Teachers of English, NCTE, Next Generation Indie Book Awards, PAL, published, SCBWI Annual Winter Conference, SCBWI community, SCBWI events, SCBWI members, scholarship, theater, Theater Camp, Toot Your Horn!, virtual critique, workshop
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Make sure you register for the in-person 2025 SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City and book your stay soon! “Special rates of $215 per night (plus tax) are available for attendees on single and double rooms. A limited number of rooms are available at this rate up until January 6, 2025.” Click here to learn more! For those who are unable to attend the in-person conference in New York City, the Virtual Winter Conference 2025 will be taking place February 21–22, 2025.
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Join us at the beautiful Laguna College of Art & Design on March 15, 2025 for 2025 Art Day: Illustrators and Writers Connect, SCBWI SoCal! This “one day hand-so workshop for illustrators, picture book writers, graphic novelists and author-illustrators” will include “presentations, interactive activities and off-site written critiques.” Registration is now open so click here to sign up!
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Register for the 2025 SCBWI SoCal Tahquitz MG-YA Writers Retreat! This “four-day small-group intensive writer retreat” will take place from May 1, 2025 to May 4, 2025 in Idyllwild-Pine Cove. “You’ll be able to hone your craft and polish your manuscript with the guidance of industry professionals.” Spots are going very quickly so sign up today!
Treasure Chest: December 2024
04 Wednesday Dec 2024
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authors, CenCal Writers Retreat, illustrators, London Writers' Salon, PEN America, published, SCBWI Annual Winter Conference, SCBWI community, SCBWI events, SCBWI members, US Writers Aid Initiative
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Register now for the 2025 SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City to grab your seat at an early bird rate! In addition to our inspiring keynotes and industry panelists, we will also be hosting Creative Labs for attendees, “offering an in-depth exploration of the business or craft of illustrating and writing children’s books.” Click here to learn more!
Treasure Chest: November 2024
06 Wednesday Nov 2024
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authors, Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals, Golden Kite Awards, illustrators, London Writers' Salon, NaNoWriMo, published, SCBWI Annual Winter Conference, SCBWI community, SCBWI events, SCBWI members, self-publishing, Spark Award, Walter Awards
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Registration for the 2025 SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City is now open! “This year’s event features must-attend keynotes from Newbery Medal–winning author Meg Medina, Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Sophie Blackall, and Caldecott Honor–winning author/illustrator Peter Brown.” If you are unable to attend the in-person conference from January 31, 2025–February 2, 2025, the Virtual Winter Conference will take place February 21–22, 2025.
Fall is for Tri-Regional Conferences!
16 Wednesday Oct 2024
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agents, art directors, authors, awards, Carlene Griffith, contest winners, contests, Deborah Warren, editors, Fall Harvest, Gail Buschman, Grace Tancre, Haana Yoo, illustrators, Jaime Zollars, Jenny Lopez, Jesper Widén, Jim Averbeck, Jodi Rizzotto, Judy Torres, Lori Anaya, Marie Chan, Mary C. Moore, Melanie Figueroa, MG, Nancy Brashear, Paulina Hill, picture book, portfolios, publishing, Ricardo Aguilar, SCBWI events, SCBWI members, Su Moon, Toni Guy, Trish Heully, working writers retreat, Writers & Illustrators Day, YA
by Judy Y Faulkner, Ann Rousseau Smith
Whether connecting creative dots, harvesting winning marketing techniques, or bringing home new accolades to put into query letters, Tri-Regions members have been crafting a fall season to remember. And we’re only three weeks in! Here are some highlights so far:
Continue readingSCBWI CenCal Focus and Flourish Writers and Illustrators Retreat
09 Wednesday Oct 2024
Posted in Central Coast, Tri-Regional News, Writers' Retreat
Ann Rousseau Smith, SCBWI CenCal News Liaison
Join us for a weekend of pursuing creativity at the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort in San Simeon along the beach. Enjoy plenty of unstructured writing or illustrating time, plus short inspirational gatherings and optional critique groups.
The retreat begins Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm and continues through Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 11:00 am. Four meals are included: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast.
As a no-speaker event, flexibility and abundant time to focus on your projects can be combined with community gatherings at meals and optional opportunities for feedback.
Bring your critique group!
The hotel will be offering special rates. Local commuters are also welcome. Full information will be posted on the CenCal Website by October 15, 2024. Make sure you are following SCBWI CenCal on your SCBWI profile home in order to receive an alert when information about this event is posted.
Volunteers Needed for 2025!
SCBWI CenCal is looking for volunteers. Contact Regional Advisor Rebecca Lanston-George at cencal-ra@scbwi.org.
Images provided by the SCBWI Central-Coastal Region and Cavalier Oceanfront Resort, San Simeon
Treasure Chest: October 2024
02 Wednesday Oct 2024
Posted in Contests & Grants, Illustrators Day, PAL, Treasure Chest, Tri-Regional News, Writers Days
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authors, Book Festivals, Book Fests, Fall Harvest, Golden Kite Awards, illustrators, International Literacy Association, London Writers' Salon, NaNoWriMo, published, Rare Books LA, SCBWI Artober, SCBWI community, SCBWI events, SCBWI members, Ventura County Celebration of Books, Walter Awards, We Need Diverse Books, Writers & Illustrators Day
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Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of drawing fun as part of SCBWI Artober 2024! Throughout the month, get inspired with daily prompts to create new art while working in any medium you like. “The goal is to develop a daily practice of creating new art.” Be sure to share your work with the #scbwiArtober2024 hashtag on Instagram and Twitter (X).
Pack Your Bags for the 2024 SCBWI-LA Working Writer’s Retreat!
18 Wednesday Sep 2024
Posted in Los Angeles, Tri-Regional News, Writers' Retreat
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agents, Andy Greene, authors, critiques, editors, Jenny Lopez, Jim Averbeck, Julie Edwards, Katya Dove, Mary C. Moore, Melanie Figueroa, SCBWI community, SCBWI events, Working Writer's Retreat, writing
Be sure to reserve your spot for the 2024 SCBWI-LA Working Writers Retreat from September 27–29, 2024 at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino, CA! While there will be plenty of quiet time to revise at your leisure, you’ll also be in the company of peers and industry professionals who will provide feedback on your craft as they help you take your project to new heights! There are only a few spots left for this exclusive event, so sign up soon!
Over the weekend, you’ll have access to tasty meals and snacks during your stay, a wine and cheese night, a karaoke party, as well as critique sessions led by industry professionals, all of which are included in the registration fees! Our incredible faculty members are absolutely looking forward to this year’s exclusive event and have shared a little bit about who they are as we get ready for the retreat!
Continue readingTreasure Chest: September 2024
04 Wednesday Sep 2024
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authors, banned books week, Book Festivals, Book Fests, CenCal Writer's Day, Events, Fall Harvest, grants, illustrators, Los Angeles Kids Book Festival, mentorship, OC Children's Book Festival, publishing, Rare Books LA, SCBWI community, SCBWI events, SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund, SCBWI members, We Need Diverse Books, Working Writer's Retreat, Writers & Illustrators Day
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Registration for the popular SCBWI Los Angeles Working Writers Retreat is now open! Join fellow writers from September 27–29, 2024, at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino “for a weekend of immersive writing, critique, revision and camaraderie.” This annual retreat will have plenty of quiet work spaces, social evenings, and even group critique sessions led by four publishing industry professionals! Spots are filling up very quickly!
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