Meet: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - A Community for KidLit Creators
Whether you’re new to writing, a seasoned pro, or in the middle of your journey, the Los Angeles region of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) wants to inspire and support you as a creator of children’s books. Whether you write or write/illustrate board books, picture books, chapter books, novels and graphic novels for kids up to the age of 18, you’ll find opportunities for professional development, critique and promotion of your work, sessions to improve your craft, industry knowledge and connections with publishing professionals.
Here are 5 things to do to get involved:
1. Visit the website at scbwi.org to read about the history and mission of the organization.
2. Visit our Los Angeles region home page for local events and opportunities
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SketchCrawl Event
The Los Angeles region events include:
Writers and Illustrators Day including Art and Writing Contests
Working Writers Retreat
5 Monthly Mingles throughout the great LA area
Zoom Critique Day – find a critique group!
LA Times Festival of Books table for published members
Virtual Lectures on Craft and the Publishing Industry
3. Subscribe to our Kite Tales blog at scbwikitetales.com and “follow” to hear about events and opportunities in the Los Angeles, Southern CA (Inland Empire & Orange County), and Central CA regions.
4. Set up a profile on scbwi.org to access registration for events. You don’t have to be an annual member to do this. But if you decide to join, you’ll receive discounts.
5. Follow our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook & Bluesky
SCBWI is committed to breaking down barriers and opening doors for anyone with a story to tell. If you want to join a community of children’s literature creators, work on your craft, learn about the publishing industry, and find support for whatever you need, join us!
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SCBWI is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. A global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature. Founded in 1971, SCBWI has 20,000 members worldwide.
Our mission is to support the creative of an abundance of quality children’s books, so that young people everywhere have the books they need and deserve. We do this with our commitment to breaking down barriers and opening doors for everyone with a story to tell. By harnessing the collective power of this vibrant global community, we make the children’s publishing industry more inclusive and elevate the art of children’s literature.
— Jean Grabow, ARA, Social Media