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SCBWI-OC: Listserv - the regional listserv for members of the Orange County, Inland Empire and Long Beach chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. CLICK HERE to join

SCBWI-V/SB: ONElist Listserv - an online community for Central California members of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, covering Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Kern counties. CLICK HERE for details

CRITIQUE CONNECTIONS

Critique Connections Online - Get Connected - Stay Connected. Find a critique group. Start a critique group. CLICK HERE for details

BOOK TALK ONLINE

Book Talk is a monthly book discussion group taking place on the ONElist Listserv. As the facilitator of Book Talk, Lynn Becker polls members for interests, chooses books for discussion, schedules when the books will be discussed, and kicks off discussions on the first of each month. Readers may join in anytime during the month with comments, questions, or anything else they care to contribute about the featured book. CLICK HERE for details

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Don't miss the Critiquenic in your area!

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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MAY

May 10 - SCBWI-V/SB - Critiquenic
FREE EVENT!
Santa Barbara County. 1pm - 4:30pm. Santa Barbara County Schools office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road. Bring up to five manuscript pages for critique. Free to SCBWI members / $5.00 non-members. To register, please contact Val Hobbs: CLICK HERE to e-mail Val Hobbs.

May 17 - SCBWI-V/SB - Critiquenic
FREE EVENT!
San Luis Obispo County. 10am - 1pm. San Luis Obispo Art Center 1010 Broad St. at Monterey, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406. Bring up to five manuscript pages for critique. Free to SCBWI members / $5.00 non-members. To register, contact Sidonie Wiedenkeller - 805-528-3944: CLICK HERE to e-mail Sidonie Wiedenkeller.

May 18 - SCBWI-LA - Down The Rabbit Hole
Discover the art and soul of your writing and illustrating as the Mad Hatter and White Rabbit lead you down the rabbit hole again! Summer Field Trip at the Getty Center.
CLICK HERE for details and registration form.

JUNE

June 8 - SCBWI-V/SB - Critiquenic
FREE EVENT!
Ventura County. 1pm - 4pm. Adventures for Kids, 3457 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003. Bring up to five manuscript pages for critique. We'll provide snacks and beverages. Free to SCBWI members / $5.00 non-members. To register, contact Joan Bransfield Graham: CLICK HERE to e-mail Joan Bransfield Graham.

June 21 - SCBWI-LA - Critiquenic
FREE EVENT!
A great opportunity to have your manuscript or portfolio critiqued in a fun and supportive environment of SCBWI members. CLICK HERE for more details.

JULY

July 19 - JOINT SCBWI-LA/OC - Schmooze
FREE EVENT!
This is an event to spawn creativity in a tranquil, natural setting. El Dorado Park Nature Center in Long Beach is lush with trees, trails and the occasional bunny and squirrels playing tag. Several lakes and streams with fish, turtles, ducks and the sounds of the birds. The ideal place to sit awhile and sketch, write, and come up with a lovely children’s story… So join us, writers and illustrators alike, and enjoy. Check Calendar for more details.
RSVP: Space is limited to 20
Please contact Suzanne Gibson: CLICK HERE to e-mail Suzanne Gibson or Veronica Walsh: CLICK HERE to e-mail Veronica Walsh

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