California: SoCal

Deborah Halverson will present: Novels and Picture Books: 5 Ways to Translate “No” to “Yes.” Learn five reasons that commonly appear in rejection letters for novels and picture books, translated and then followed by solutions for addressing the problem. When: Sunday, April 27, 1:00-2:00. Where: Zoom

April 26-27 - Come support your friends in our booth #826.The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is an indoor and outdoor community event that attracts more than 150,000 book lovers. Our PAL members will be selling and signing their books. We are sharing a double-booth with SCBWI LA's region so there will be tons of members to support and books to choose from.

Visit our local authors and illustrators at Comic Orange! When: May 10, 11:00-3:00; Where: Tustin Library; Cost: Free.

Design our website banner for Fall Harvest 2025! The winner will get attributed on our website - great for publicity - PLUS get free registration to our Fall Harvest Event.

Want to polish your middle grade or young adult novel? Join our four-day small-group intensive writer retreat in idyllic Idyllwild May 1-4, 2025. You’ll be able to hone your craft and polish your manuscript with the guidance of industry professionals. This event includes four critique group sessions lead by an agent or editor, a 1:1 coaching session, and optional paid written critiques. Our faculty include editors Joy Peskin and Alexa Pastor, and Agents Hannah Andrade and Kathleen Rushall. WE ARE SOLD OUT. TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST, PLEASE EMAIL BEV PLASS - [email protected]

Our region includes Long Beach and the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange. We are a friendly group that provides meet-ups, critique groups, a spring MG/YA writers retreat and a fall conference. If you are just starting out or have a long-standing career as a writer or illustrator, you are invited to join us. We’re all about making connections!