SCBWI SoCal
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators: So Cal
Workshops * Events * Community
Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Welcome!
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/socal
Workshops * Events * Community
Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Welcome!
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/socal
Hey members! The Orange County Children's Book Festival on SEPT 20, 2026 welcomes authors, illustrators, and bookstores to rent exhibitor booths to meet young readers, promote and sell their books. More info on booths/speakers/guests at: www.kidsbookfestival.com/event-info
February 3, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Hey members! The Orange County Children's Book Festival on SEPT 20, 2026 welcomes authors, illustrators, and bookstores to rent exhibitor booths to meet young readers, promote and sell their books. More info on booths/speakers/guests at: www.kidsbookfestival.com/event-info
Good things are happening to our members this month!
WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? illustrated by member Carrie Schneider debuts this month by Barnstormer Publishing!
Please, share the exciting news with your friends and preorder your copy here:
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@carrieschneider.bsky.social
WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? illustrated by member Carrie Schneider debuts this month by Barnstormer Publishing!
Please, share the exciting news with your friends and preorder your copy here:
square.link/u/Y9zvNvuh
@carrieschneider.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Good things are happening to our members this month!
WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? illustrated by member Carrie Schneider debuts this month by Barnstormer Publishing!
Please, share the exciting news with your friends and preorder your copy here:
square.link/u/Y9zvNvuh
@carrieschneider.bsky.social
WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? illustrated by member Carrie Schneider debuts this month by Barnstormer Publishing!
Please, share the exciting news with your friends and preorder your copy here:
square.link/u/Y9zvNvuh
@carrieschneider.bsky.social
Hey Members! Want to sell/sign your books? Are you an SCBWI PAL member? SCBWI SoCal is renting a booth at the festival alongside SCBWI-LA. You can rent time in our booth, sharing your time with other SCBWI members. Ltd slots are available and they’ll go fast! Registration opens Friday, Jan. 30, 9 AM
January 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Hey Members! Want to sell/sign your books? Are you an SCBWI PAL member? SCBWI SoCal is renting a booth at the festival alongside SCBWI-LA. You can rent time in our booth, sharing your time with other SCBWI members. Ltd slots are available and they’ll go fast! Registration opens Friday, Jan. 30, 9 AM
Let’s meet at the OC Zoo!
June 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Let’s meet at the OC Zoo!
NEW Illustrator/PB Author Accountability Group
First Meeting:
WED June 11, 7pm
One hour motivational work session—bring anything you’d like to work on!
Comment for the Zoom link!
First Meeting:
WED June 11, 7pm
One hour motivational work session—bring anything you’d like to work on!
Comment for the Zoom link!
June 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
NEW Illustrator/PB Author Accountability Group
First Meeting:
WED June 11, 7pm
One hour motivational work session—bring anything you’d like to work on!
Comment for the Zoom link!
First Meeting:
WED June 11, 7pm
One hour motivational work session—bring anything you’d like to work on!
Comment for the Zoom link!
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May 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for young readers
AAPI Heritage Month 2025: Q&As with Children's Authors on Writing About Culture and History
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for…
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May 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for young readers
Join us for our May Illustrator's Meetup,
Saturday, May 10, 3 pm!
Saturday, May 10, 3 pm!
May 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Join us for our May Illustrator's Meetup,
Saturday, May 10, 3 pm!
Saturday, May 10, 3 pm!
Meet us this Saturday at Comic Orange to support local authors and illustrators!
May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Meet us this Saturday at Comic Orange to support local authors and illustrators!
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Team Copy Cat will be at Comic Orange this Saturday May 10th along with lots of other SoCal authors and illustrators!
11am-3pm at Tustin Library
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@barefootbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #ComicOrange #ocpl
11am-3pm at Tustin Library
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@barefootbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #ComicOrange #ocpl
May 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Team Copy Cat will be at Comic Orange this Saturday May 10th along with lots of other SoCal authors and illustrators!
11am-3pm at Tustin Library
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@barefootbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #ComicOrange #ocpl
11am-3pm at Tustin Library
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@barefootbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #ComicOrange #ocpl
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44 Picture Books Celebrating Asian Joy - Pragmatic Mom
www.pragmaticmom.com/2022/05/asia... via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #AAPI #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth #KidLit
www.pragmaticmom.com/2022/05/asia... via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #AAPI #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth #KidLit
44 Picture Books Celebrating Asian Joy - Pragmatic Mom
44 Picture Books Celebrating Asian Joy. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with this book list.
www.pragmaticmom.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
44 Picture Books Celebrating Asian Joy - Pragmatic Mom
www.pragmaticmom.com/2022/05/asia... via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #AAPI #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth #KidLit
www.pragmaticmom.com/2022/05/asia... via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #AAPI #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth #KidLit
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Nosy Crow supports library workers and educators in protecting our community’s right to read on this #RightToReadDay.
April 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Nosy Crow supports library workers and educators in protecting our community’s right to read on this #RightToReadDay.
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Happy National School Librarian Day! We ❤️ school librarians! Sending heartfelt thanks today and every day for inspiring kiddos to be readers, thinkers, and dreamers!
📚 #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #kidlit #EduSky #Skybrarian
📚 #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #kidlit #EduSky #Skybrarian
April 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Happy National School Librarian Day! We ❤️ school librarians! Sending heartfelt thanks today and every day for inspiring kiddos to be readers, thinkers, and dreamers!
📚 #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #kidlit #EduSky #Skybrarian
📚 #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #kidlit #EduSky #Skybrarian
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Agents seeking #KidLit illustration talent! I encourage you to browse this thread of art samples from artists seeking representation:
debbieohi.link/illustrators...
#KidLitArt
debbieohi.link/illustrators...
#KidLitArt
April 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Agents seeking #KidLit illustration talent! I encourage you to browse this thread of art samples from artists seeking representation:
debbieohi.link/illustrators...
#KidLitArt
debbieohi.link/illustrators...
#KidLitArt
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#KidLit reminder: Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! Be sure to post with that exact hashtag. I'm going to refresh my info page with art from April's posts, see this page for more info: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
April 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#KidLit reminder: Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! Be sure to post with that exact hashtag. I'm going to refresh my info page with art from April's posts, see this page for more info: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
Happy Book Birthday to "A Thousand Years"!!
Written by Christina Perri and illustrated by SoCal illustrator, Joy Hwang Ruiz!
#kidlit @momisdrawing.bsky.social
Written by Christina Perri and illustrated by SoCal illustrator, Joy Hwang Ruiz!
#kidlit @momisdrawing.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Happy Book Birthday to "A Thousand Years"!!
Written by Christina Perri and illustrated by SoCal illustrator, Joy Hwang Ruiz!
#kidlit @momisdrawing.bsky.social
Written by Christina Perri and illustrated by SoCal illustrator, Joy Hwang Ruiz!
#kidlit @momisdrawing.bsky.social
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April is for Autism Appreciation and a great time to update your children's bookshelf with autism-affirming reads! Comment with your favorite autistic or neurodivergent children's books. #AutismAcceptanceMonth #childrensbooks #autismappreciation #kidlit #autism
March 31, 2025 at 2:02 AM
April is for Autism Appreciation and a great time to update your children's bookshelf with autism-affirming reads! Comment with your favorite autistic or neurodivergent children's books. #AutismAcceptanceMonth #childrensbooks #autismappreciation #kidlit #autism
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Also seen on my walk. Meow!
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #cat #books #LittleFreeLibrary #reading #kidlit
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #cat #books #LittleFreeLibrary #reading #kidlit
March 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Also seen on my walk. Meow!
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #cat #books #LittleFreeLibrary #reading #kidlit
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #cat #books #LittleFreeLibrary #reading #kidlit
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Did you know next Thursday, April 3rd, is #KidLitArtPostcard day? www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit #kidlitart
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Did you know next Thursday, April 3rd, is #KidLitArtPostcard day? www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit #kidlitart
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📚🎨 Celebrate #SchoolLibraryMonth with 7 incredible graphic novelists! Dive into the world of visual storytelling, creativity, and the impact of school libraries. Don’t miss this exciting panel! ➡️ www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📚🎨 Celebrate #SchoolLibraryMonth with 7 incredible graphic novelists! Dive into the world of visual storytelling, creativity, and the impact of school libraries. Don’t miss this exciting panel! ➡️ www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm
Local Author-Illustrator, Hannah Shafiroff's new book is out!
March 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Local Author-Illustrator, Hannah Shafiroff's new book is out!
@susischaeferart.bsky.social Susi Schaefer's newest picture book ALL EYES ON YOU was released Feb. 18! If you ever feel stage fright, maybe this book can help.
March 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
@susischaeferart.bsky.social Susi Schaefer's newest picture book ALL EYES ON YOU was released Feb. 18! If you ever feel stage fright, maybe this book can help.
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Children’s author Mac Barnett wants the U.S. to appreciate picture books | SF Chronicle
Children’s author Mac Barnett wants the U.S. to appreciate picture books
Recently named the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, acclaimed Oakland writer shares why he believes picture books deserve more respect.
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February 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Children’s author Mac Barnett wants the U.S. to appreciate picture books | SF Chronicle
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⭐PB Rising Stars Mentee apps are officially OPEN now - March 21 at 11:59 PM ET!!!
Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!!
Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
#kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty
Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!!
Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
#kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty
March 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
⭐PB Rising Stars Mentee apps are officially OPEN now - March 21 at 11:59 PM ET!!!
Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!!
Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
#kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty
Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!!
Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
#kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty