SoCal Events
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Meet-ups and Critique Groups: Every month we hold meet-ups and critique groups for writers and illustrators - check out the details here.
Tahquitz MG/YA Writers Retreat - We are sold out. If you'd like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Bev Plass: SoCal-RA@scbwi.org
- When: May 30-June 2, 2024
- Where: Tahquitz Pines Retreat Center.
- Who: Faculty include editors Rachel Diebel and Sally Morgridge, and agents Jemiscoe Chambers-Black and Alex Weiss.
OC Children's Book Festival - Our published members will be able to sign up to participate in our SoCal booth, sell books and sign autographs
- When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, 10:00-4:00
- Where: Orange Coast College
- Our webpage
- Registration opens July 12
Fall Harvest Writers and Illustrators Day -You can participate in a full day conference at CSUF with agents, editors, an art director, local authors and illustrators. We’ll offer critiques, pitches, and contests.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
- Where: Cal State University, Fullerton, Titan Student Union
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