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The SCBWI Tri-Regions' Calendar section reflects local SCBWI events held in the three sponsoring regions (SCBWI-Los Angeles, SCBWI-Orange Co./Riverside/San Bernardino, and SCBWI-Ventura/Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo/Kern) and the SCBWI international conferences.
A Schmooze is a gathering of children's writers and illustrators to share knowledge, great news, and companionship. CLICK HERE to learn more about a Schmooze in your area. Interested in starting a Schmooze? Special areas in need are Hollywood, east and west San Fernando Valley, the Southbay, and southern Los Angeles County. Contact. Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman, Schmooze Advocate: CLICK HERE to e-mail Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman.

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19th 10am - 2pm
 LA/OC Schmooze
Joint South Bay & OC		 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		 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

A “Midsummer’s Day Schmooze” – creative writing and quick sketch day at El Dorado Park – Nature Center… (Long Beach)

10:30 – 11:30 – session 1 (write or illustrate, inspired from something in the park)

11:30 – 12:30 – session 2 (team up writers and illustrators, and elaborate)

Picnic at your leisure…

1:00 – 2:00 – Tell our stories, open discussion and critique

RSVP: space is limited to 20

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1st-4th  

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Summer Conference

 CLICK HERE to learn more. 37th Annual SCBWI Summer Conference
More information is posted on the main SCBWI website.
13th 7pm - 8pm LA Schmooze
Antelope Valley		 Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple Part three of How to Write a Children's Picture Book, Volume I: Picture Storybooks: The Iterative Paradigm .

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
23rd 10am SCBWI-V/SB
Critiquenic		 Contact Rebecca Langston-George: CLICK HERE to e-mail Rebecca Langston-George Russo’s Books at the Marketplace, 9000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, 93311

A work-in-progress critique session Bring up to five manuscript pages (double-spaced) to be read for critique. Free to members, $5.00 nonmembers.

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6th 10am-Noon LA Schmooze
West San Gabriel Valley		 Contact Dorothy Raymond for more information: CLICK HERE to e-mail Dorothy Raymond. Choosing a topic that appeals to children. Sources and resources. Report on August SCBWI Conference.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
8th 7pm-9pm
 LA Schmooze
Westside Illustrator's		 For meeting location and directions, contact:Suzy Block: CLICK HERE to e-mail Suzy Block. TBA
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CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
10th 7pm - 8pm LA Schmooze
Antelope Valley		 Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple Part four of How to Write a Children's Picture
Book, Volume I: Preparing to Write the Picture Book.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
10th 7pm-8:45pm
 LA Schmooze
Westside		 To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail Sara Wilson Etienne or Greg Pincus: CLICK HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators "You know what I heard...?"
Come and share what you've been up to all summer, wheter you went to the Summer Conference, read a great book, got a contract, or had a fantastic vacation.
Enjoy juicy Summer Conference tidbits, editors and agents wishlists, brilliant advice, great company, fun stories and other inspiration.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
13th 1pm-4:30pm

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Workshop

 Contact Sidonie Wiedenkeller: CLICK HERE to e-mail Sidonie Wiedenkeller

Taking the Pain Out of Writing Synopses and Queries
Instructor, Alexis O’Neill
San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Through hands-on exercises, learn how to express your story -- and your personality -- in the most appealing way through your synopsis and query letter. $40 members, $50 non-members.
15th
 7pm OC Schmooze
 Contact Marlene Perez: CLICK HERE to e-mail Marlene Perez

Borders in Mission Viejo - 25222 El Paseo, Mission Viejo - Borders phone number (949) 367-0005.

The SCBWI OC Writer's Schmooze is a great way to connect with your local SCBWI community of writers. We meet to share information on the business-end of writing, as well as the craft of storytelling. Come participate in lively, interactive discussions as well as occasional manuscript critiques.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
18th 7pm-9pm LA Schmooze
San Fernando Valley
Illustrator's
 For location and directions, to RSVP or to get more information, e-mail Jen Swain: CLICK HERE to e-mail Jen Swain TBA
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CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
19th - 21st  

SCBWI-LA

Working Writer's Retreat

Contact Judy Enderle at: CLICK HERE to e-mail Judy Enderle

Working Writer's Retreat will be held at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Encino, CA.
Editor – Yolanda LeRoy – Charlesbridge Publishing
Associate Editor – Lisa Cheng – Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster
Author – Julie Williams
A weekend for non-published and published writers to have their manuscripts critiqued in a supportive environment. Editors and Author will participate in all critique groups.
Early Bird fees available.

CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
27th
 10am - 12:30pm LA Schmooze
South Bay
 Contact Suzanne Gibson: CLICK HERE to e-mail Suzanne Gibson for more information
 TBD.

At the Torrance Main Library - Katy Geissert Civic Center
In the Polly Watts Story Theatre
3301 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 618-5959 - library number

*BRING A SACK LUNCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO STAY AND MINGLE IN ONE OF THE PUBLIC AREAS (GARDENS AND OPEN SPACES) AFTER THE SCHMOOZE.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.

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4th 9am - 5pm

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Editor's Day

 Questions call or email Regional Advisor Francesca Rusackas 909-860-8536 CLICK HERE to e-mail Francesca Rusackas or
Assistant Regional Advisor Q. L. Pearce CLICK HERE to e-mail Q L Pearce
Illustrators; email National Illustrator Coordinator Priscilla Burris at CLICK HERE to e-mail Priscilla Burris		 Editor's Day is packed with plenty of opportunities, including manuscript critiques, portfolio display, lunch with the editor, contests, book signings, and raffles. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
8th 7pm - 8pm LA Schmooze
Antelope Valley		 Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple TBA.
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
8th 7pm-8:45pm
 LA Schmooze
Westside		 To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail Sara Wilson Etienne or Greg Pincus: CLICK HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators TBA
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
14th
 7pm OC Schmooze
Central
 Contact Lori Polydoros: CLICK HERE to e-mail Lori Polydoros for more information
 Barnes and Noble in the Irvine Marketplace - The Market Place, 13712 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92602. B&N phone number is 714-508-9707. Bring your great ideas and come join us!

The SCBWI OC Writer's Schmooze is a great way to connect with your local SCBWI community of writers. We meet to share information on the business-end of writing, as well as the craft of storytelling. Come participate in lively, interactive discussions as well as occasional manuscript critiques.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
25th 9am-4:30pm

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Writers' Day

  

California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.

Featuring Meredith Mundy Wasinger, Senior Editor, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.; Jamie Weiss Chilton, Associate Agent, Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Inc.; Patrick Collins, Creative Director, Henry Holt Books for Young Readers; and Spotlight authors Dan Hanna, Caroline Hatton, Siri Weber Feeney and Andrew Smith. The event also includes a writing contest, illustration display, manuscript critiques and portfolio reviews. $85 members, $95 non-members. $45 for critiques. Writing contest & illustration display, free.

More details to follow

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SCBWI-OC

Graphic Novel Day

 Questions call or email Regional Advisor Francesca Rusackas 909-860-8536 CLICK HERE to e-mail Francesca Rusackas or
Assistant Regional Advisor Q. L. Pearce CLICK HERE to e-mail Q L Pearce
Illustrators; email National Illustrator Coordinator Priscilla Burris at CLICK HERE to e-mail Priscilla Burris		 Fling open those creative doors and join us for a day of exploring the fastest growing segment of the children’s book industry, Graphic Novels. A special guest speaker will be joining graphic novelists, Mac McCool and Marilyn Scott-Waters. Publishers are hungry not only for illustrators but for Graphic Novel manuscripts too.
More details to follow.
8th 8am - 5pm

SCBWI-LA

Illustrator's Day

 For information: CLICK HERE to e-mail the Illustrator's Day Coordinators. Illustrator's Day
Clairbourn School
8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, CA

Featuring Joann Hill, Creative Director, Clairon Books; Illustrator Lorena Siminovich; and Steve Myhre, Art Director, EECI, Inc. Highlights include "First Impressions" Portfolio Reviews; Creating a Website in 20 Minutes with Mary Peterson; Illustrators' Panel Discussion, and a Promotional Postcard Contest. More information and registration details coming soon!
12th 7pm - 8pm LA Schmooze
Antelope Valley		 Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple TBA.
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
12th 7pm-8:45pm
 LA Schmooze
Westside		 To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail Sara Wilson Etienne or Greg Pincus: CLICK HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators TBA
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
17th
 7pm OC Schmooze
 Contact Marlene Perez: CLICK HERE to e-mail Marlene Perez

Borders in Mission Viejo - 25222 El Paseo, Mission Viejo - Borders phone number (949) 367-0005.

The SCBWI OC Writer's Schmooze is a great way to connect with your local SCBWI community of writers. We meet to share information on the business-end of writing, as well as the craft of storytelling. Come participate in lively, interactive discussions as well as occasional manuscript critiques.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
29th
 10am - 12:30pm LA Schmooze
South Bay
 Contact Suzanne Gibson: CLICK HERE to e-mail Suzanne Gibson for more information
 Getting into the Holiday Spirit.

At the Torrance Main Library - Katy Geissert Civic Center
In the Polly Watts Story Theatre
3301 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 618-5959 - library number

*BRING A SACK LUNCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO STAY AND MINGLE IN ONE OF THE PUBLIC AREAS (GARDENS AND OPEN SPACES) AFTER THE SCHMOOZE.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.

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9th
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Central
 Contact Lori Polydoros: CLICK HERE to e-mail Lori Polydoros for more information
 Barnes and Noble in the Irvine Marketplace - The Market Place, 13712 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92602. B&N phone number is 714-508-9707. Bring your great ideas and come join us!

The SCBWI OC Writer's Schmooze is a great way to connect with your local SCBWI community of writers. We meet to share information on the business-end of writing, as well as the craft of storytelling. Come participate in lively, interactive discussions as well as occasional manuscript critiques.

CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
10th 7pm - 8pm LA Schmooze
Antelope Valley		 Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple TBA.
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
10th 7pm-8:45pm
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Westside		 To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail Sara Wilson Etienne or Greg Pincus: CLICK HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators TBA
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details.
13th 9am-4:30pm

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Workshop

 Contact Val Hobbs: CLICK HERE to e-mail Val Hobbs for more information

Book Promotion

Location TBA - Santa Barbara County.

Bella Stander, proprietor of BOOK PROMOTION 101, offers advice on building a career in publishing and the “must-haves” for promoting your books. For published members or members holding a children’s book contract. $60.

COMING UP IN 2009

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Retreat

 Contact Alexis O’Neill for more information: CLICK HERE to e-mail Alexis O’Neill.

Picture Book Retreat

Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

Shape your picture book work-in-progress in small, editor-led groups. Includes poetry workshop, "Voices and Choices" with Joan Bransfield Graham, and a dummy-making roundtable. Editors TBA. Cost: $390 double room / $425 single room SCBWI members only. Meals included.
More details to follow.

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SCBWI-OC

Spring Writer's Retreat

 Questions call or email Regional Advisor Francesca Rusackas 909-860-8536 CLICK HERE to e-mail Francesca Rusackas or
Assistant Regional Advisor Q. L. Pearce CLICK HERE to e-mail Q L Pearce		 You are invited to join us for our Ninth Annual Spring Retreat on March TBD thru March TBD, 2009. Picture yourself strolling along a serene path through a tranquil vineyard. Our retreat location is tucked in the heart of Temecula's Wine Country: The South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. It is the perfect setting to work on creating memorable characters and winning plots. Day Trippers are also invited to attend.
More details to follow.

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Writer's Day

  Writer's Day
Speakers: TBD

In addition to our great line-up of speakers, Writer's Day includes:
  • the Professional Forum,
  • Announcement of Sue Alexander Service and Encouragement Award,
  • Summer Conference Scholarship winner
  • Contests and much more!
Writer's Day will be held at the Clairbourn School, San Gabriel, CA.

More details to follow.

 
 


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TBA

SCBWI-LA

Down The Rabbit Hole

For more information, contact Dawne Knobbe: CLICK HERE to e-mail Dawn Knobbe.

Discover the art and soul of your writing and illustrating as the Mad Hatter and White Rabbit lead you down the rabbit hole again!

CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.

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