Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators-Los Angeles
For the many generous, talented and visionary individuals in the field of children’s literature, educ In 2002, it was renamed SCBWI-Los Angeles.
The SCBWI-Los Angeles chapter is proud to represent the birth place of SCBWI. Many generous, talented and visionary individuals in the field of children’s literature, education and entertainment, have resided within its boundaries over the years, and many more such individuals are still to come. The chapter was sculpted and expanded through the amazing efforts of two women, Judy Ross Enderle and S
12/01/2023
Join on of our December Mingles! RSVP here:
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/losangeles/litmingle-calendar-december-2023
12/01/2023
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/longislandny/events
Attention Writers: Free Seminar on Superior Second Pages
hosted by SCBWI Long Island Chapter. Everyone is welcome to join! No registration: just show up by clicking the Zoom link below!
December: Sunday 17th at 5 pm EST.
The Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/95587183223?pwd=c0RYLzBERGJvMGRSM0FucFg5Z3BIdz09
Meeting ID: 955 8718 3223
Passcode: 302574FREE
12/01/2023
Kite Tales is all about Writer's Day - entries open for our Writer's Day contests.
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/losangeles/writers-day-contest
Ready, Set, Enter: The Writers Day Contest Is Open! by Brenda Scott Royce SCBWI-L.A.’s signature event, Writers Day, will be back in 2024—and with it comes the Writers Day Contest, an opportunity for all attendees to enter for a chance to win prizes…
11/25/2023
Attention PAL members - please consider being a mentor. Deadline 11/29. Thank you!
Los Angeles Region | California: Los Angeles County The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throughout their careers.
11/25/2023
We want to share our gratitude with to every member of our Tri-Regions kidlit community! Thank you for following, supporting and responding to Kite Tales!
https://scbwikitetales.com/2023/11/22/happy-thanksgiving-from-the-kite-tales-team/
11/16/2023
Great news from our members!
Toot Your Horn! SCBWI members’ publishing news is something to celebrate here at Kite Tales! Check out whose book is coming to a platform near you or around the world. Horn-tooting and digital high fives welcome…
11/08/2023
Read the latest Kite Tales for great news from our members! Link in bio.
11/08/2023
Great news from our members!
11/04/2023
Join our November Mingles - RSVP here:
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/losangeles/litmingle-calendar
11/03/2023
Join our November Mingles - RSVP link in bio.
11/03/2023
Join the November Mingles - RSVP here:
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/losangeles/litmingle-calendar
11/01/2023
Ask an Editor on query letters with Christine Van Zandt.
Ask an Editor: Query Letters—When to Start Writing One? “Ask an Editor” is a quarterly forum wherein SCBWI members submit questions that are answered as part of our Kite Tales blog. Hi Christine—I’ve finished the first draft of my middle-grade mystery b…
10/30/2023
Be a mentor!
Calling All Illustrators: Be a Mentor in 2024! But first, a word from our 2023 mentor… by Cara J. Stevens I’ve been a member of SCBWI since the late ’90s, when I gave a talk on writing for children via a new platform at the time: the World Wide Web. Since then, I have been invo…
10/18/2023
SoCal Fall Harvest Writer's and Illustrator's day👇🏼
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Recap: Fall Harvest Writers and Illustrators Day by Beverly Plass, RA SCBWI SoCal Keynote speakers (from left to right) Lucy Hamilburg, Savannah Brooks, and Courtney Stevenson stop by the photo booth. SCBWI SoCal’s annual Fall Harvest Writers and…
10/11/2023
CenCal Writer's Retreat in January👇🏼
SCBWI CenCal Recharge Beach Writing Retreat by Ann Rousseau Smith, SCBWI CenCal News Liaison Recharge your writing at CenCal’s beach retreat in San Simeon. Recharge your writing life beside the sea. Join us January 19–21, 2024. The Cen…
10/05/2023
SoCal Region at the OC Children's Book Festival.
SoCal Represents at OC Children’s Book Festival by Beverly Plass, RA SoCal SCBWI Heather Buchta (left), Bronwen Butter Newcott, Susie Yi and Susi Schaefer sell their books at the OC Children’s Book Festival. Thousands of book-loving families flo…
10/03/2023
How about a Zoom trip to Europe to learn this week?
SCBWI Benelux: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
🎨 Picture Books for Illustrators and Author-Illustrators 🎨
This week, we are lucky to have award-winning Paddy Donnelly (THE VANISHING LAKE, HOM) give an incredible workshop, sharing:
An inside look at how picture books are made
Advice for finding an agent
How to work with international publishers
Practical, real-time exercises to boost your own work
Date: Thursday, October 5th
Time: 8:00-9:30PM Amsterdam time /11:00-12:30 PST
Price: €10 premium, €18 users (About the same in USD)
Registrants have access to the recording for a full month.
Plus:
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Paddy will meet you for a one-on-one Zoom chat to discuss your portfolio, dummy, or selected artworks. Price: €35
Break into Picture Books with Paddy Donnelly In this special workshop, award-winning illustrator and author Paddy Donnelly walks through how to get started in picture books. He will share his process and tips for polishing your portfolio, pitching to agents and international publishers, and generating strong ideas. Presentation includes practi...
09/28/2023
October Mingles! RSVP here:
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/losangeles/litmingle-calendar-october-2023
09/28/2023
School Visits Workshop👇🏼
Calling all PAL members: School Visits Workshop by Ann Rousseau Smith, SCBWI CenCal News Liaison Author Alexis O’Neill leading a school visit in Stockton. Save the date: November 4, 2023! The SCBWI Central-Coastal California Region is host…
Read about the CenCal Writer's Day winners👇🏼
09/21/2023
Two Zoom Mingles and a date at the Broad!
RSVP here: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/losangeles/about-litmingles
09/20/2023
Don't miss this month's Lit Mingles! Network, meet friends, improve your work...RSVP to Lit Mingles here:
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/losangeles/litmingle-calendar
09/13/2023
Back in person! SCBWI-LA Working Writers Retreat!
Meet the Faculty…part 2! Welcome back to Meet the Faculty! In anticipation of the SCBWI-L.A. Working Writers Retreat on September 29–October 1, we’re getting to know the agents and editors who will be sharing their t…
09/07/2023
This week's Kite Tales: Meet the faculty for the 2023 Working Writers Retreat on 9/29-10/1. Link in bio. amwriting
09/06/2023
There are a few open spots!
Introducing … The Faculty for the 2023 SCBWI-L.A. Working Writers Retreat Lucy Hamilburg, owner and agent at The Hamilburg Agency The SCBWI-LA Working Writers Retreat returns on September 29-October 1. There are still some seats left for this popular in-person gathering …
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