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SCBWI San Francisco South
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Regional chapter serving SCBWI members from San Francisco and all coastal counties south to Monterey

If you’re a regional member, tag us on good news you want reposted!

https://www.scbwi.org/regions/sfsouth
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Golden Gate Fest Critiques and Pitch Clinic Roundtables selling out fast! Reserve Your Add-Ons Today! Limited Spots Available 🌉

Register at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... 🌟
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February 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Early Bird Registration for Golden Gate Fest opens TODAY, Wednesday February 11, at 7pm PST for Premium Members! 📚⏰

Act now to secure your top choice of faculty for optional add-on activities!

Register at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... 🌟

Artwork by @artbyjoycho.bsky.social
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February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The Golden Gate Fest Website is open for preview now at www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... 🌉
Mark your calendar: Early Bird Registration for Premium Members will open at 7 PM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. ⏰

We are proud to feature Jocelyn Cho who created the artwork and assets!
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February 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Good news from our regional members!!! Congratulations everyone! 🎉🎉🎉 @heatherkinser.bsky.social @christineevans.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Join us on Feb 28 for this incredible PAL event with editor Katie Carella for an inside look at the Branches early chapter book line and discover how to craft engaging, page-turning series for newly independent readers. 📚

Register at www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... ✨

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January 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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We're happy to welcome the newest member of the California: San Francisco/South Regional Team, Anastasia Kleckner. Here's an introduction from her (1/x)

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December 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Join your social coordinators Jasmine Fang and Seina Wedlick, for an evening of holiday cheer, book talk, and festive fun! Connect with fellow creators and book lovers, swap book recommendations, share your creative goals for the new year, and maybe snag a new favorite read.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Don't miss out on the opportunity to win tuition to our SCBWI Winter Conference in New York this January!

Apply for our scholarships via your member home profile.
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Join Julia Maisen tomorrow on Sunday, Nov 2 at 10:30AM for her free virtual presentation about how color and light work both from a real world perspective and a storytelling one. We hope you will join us for this valuable information! 🖍️🌈🌞
Please register to receive the virtual session details!
November 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Attendees of @scbwisf.bsky.social Illustrator's Day were given a Secret Misison to draw thank-you notes for the three organizers and coordinators, inspired by things those people like. I coudn't resist taking photos of mine before handing them in. Sending so much gratitude to these wonderful people!
Pen and ink drawing of a cat and an octopus with teacups. The octopus looks a bit goofy and is squirting ink helpfully into the cat's teacup (its cup is already full of ink). The cat, wide-eyed and flat-mouthed, says, "Thank...you." A label added digitally to the drawing says "prompt: cats, tea." Pen and ink drawing of a cat wearing a wizard hand and brandishing a wand. It looks skeptically over its shoulder at an octopus who is making the word WOW with its arms. The cat says, "Thank you..." A label added digitally to the drawing says "prompt: magical cats." Pen and ink drawing of a cat and an octopus with a baking sheet covered in broken heart-shaped cookies. The octopus looks a bit goofy and is using its many arms to attempt to reassemble the cookies. The cat, with a paw over its face, says, "...Thank you." A label added digitally to the drawing says "prompt: baking, fixing hearts."
September 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Registration for our last IN-PERSON 2025 Illustrator Day closes TOMORROW on September 2nd!

Critiques are still available with select faculty!

✨ Register NOW: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou...
September 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Join Malar Ganapathiappan for her free virtual presentation this Saturday where Malar will share stories and speak to the process-oriented questions creators may grapple with when writing about these experiences.
Please register to receive the virtual session details at www.scbwi.org/events/schol...
August 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Sign up for our last in person Illustrator Day! CRITIQUES with Aliza are SOLD OUT! But there are still limited spots with other faculty! All attendees will also get submission priority with Aliza afterwards.
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou... ✨
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August 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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2 more weeks before 2025 Illustrator Day registration closes on September 2nd!
📚 Look forward to great faculty such as Laura Lee!
Author & Illustrator of picture book, Soy Sauce!
🎨 CRITIQUES AVAILABLE
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou... ✨
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August 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Writers and illustrators, come hang out with fellow kidlit creators for an hour of books, pastries (at your own cost), and good conversation at Meet Fresh. This social hour is hosted by Zaneta Cha and we are so excited to see you there! See you next week!
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August 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Join the SF/South Regional Team as Co-Illustrator Coordinator! The application deadline has been extended to Aug 12th! Send an email to us-ic@scbwi.org and in the subject field, please put “IC (or Co-IC) application and California: San Francisco/South.”
August 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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3 more weeks before 2025 Illustrator Day registration closes on Sept 2!
📚 Critiques Available by Cindy Chang!
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou...
*Get tips from the recorded video for “Making Your Portfolio Shine” as a FREE bonus
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August 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Congratulations to the Crystal Kite Winners for the California and Hawaii Region, Deborah Underwood (long-time SF/South member), LeUyen Pham (2024 Golden Gate Day Keynote Speaker, and Seina Wedlick (SF/South Co-Assistant Regional Advisor)! We are so proud of you all!
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August 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Do you have a research topic that you think would benefit the world of children’s literature? Then you might be interested in our Scholar-In-Residence program! The deadline is coming up soon on August 15! Read more at www.scbwi.org/regions/sfso...
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August 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Are you sad about the last in-person Illustrator Day? Are you interested in branding or organizing illustrator-related events? Join the San Francisco/South Regional Team!
Inquiries for Co-Illustrator Coordinator EXTENDED to Aug 12!
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August 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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4 more weeks before 2025 Illustrator Day registration
CLOSES on September 2nd!
📚 LIMITED PORTFOLIO CRITIQUES AVAILABLE
✨ Get tips from the recorded video for “Making Your Portfolio Shine” as a FREE bonus
✏️ Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou...

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August 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Registration for 2025 Illustrator Day closes on September 2nd! Early Bird registration ends today!
📚✏️ CRITIQUES will run out fast so register now: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou...

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August 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Mark your calendars for a very special event and a rare opportunity to look behind the scenes of Marketing and Publicity at traditional book publishers. 📚
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/free-...

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Free virtual PAL event: Behind the Scenes of children’s book marketing and publicity with Andrea Brown Literary Agent, Sally Kim on Saturday August 9 11am-12:30pm. Register now! www.scbwi.org/regions/sfsouth/events
July 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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4 more days before Early Bird registration for 2025 Illustrator Day closes on August 1st!
Look forward to great faculty such as Rob Sayeth, Jr.!
Keynote NY Times Bestseller Author/Illustrator
PORTFOLIO CRITIQUES AVAILABLE
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou...
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July 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Are you looking to be more involved with SCBWI SF/South Bay and the kidlit community? We are looking for volunteers to help plan for the 2026 Golden Gate Conference and to work as Critique Coordinator! Apply today if you’re interested!
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July 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM