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SCBWI-Los Angeles |
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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 Stephanie Jacob Gordon, and the exceptional local
volunteers who joined them. Each set of regional advisors who have followed
in Judy and Stephanie's footsteps, and the selfless volunteers who donate
their time, energy and creativity, have succeeded in keeping the region
beating with the same passionate heart Judy and Stephanie instilled in it;
the heart that all writers and illustrators of children's literature must
have to persevere and grow - the heart they eventually give over to their
reader.When originally created, the region was called "Southern California" or "SOCA" and covered an impressive geographic area. Over the years, as SCBWI's membership blossomed into its fantastic numbers of today, volunteers established additional chapters throughout the region. In August of 2000, "SOCA" officially changed its name to better represent its current geographic boundaries, Los Angeles County, California. In 2002, it was renamed SCBWI-Los Angeles. Even though the chapter's physical size slowly reduced with time, it is still one of SCBWI's largest regions, home to over 1,300 members. SCBWI-Los Angeles hosts six major events each year:
Click here to read about past Writer's Days and Illustrator's Days. SCBWI-Los Angeles' members host smaller events throughout the year called Schmoozes. Schmoozes are informal get-togethers, often held monthly, where general topics are chosen for group discussion. Complete information about area Schmoozes can be accessed on the Schmooze section of the website. Details on all upcoming events and Schmoozes will be posted in the Calendar section when available. The SoCal Speakers List has been discontinued. Other organizations to offer a speaker's list are:
SCBWI-Los Angeles Advisory Board:Regional Advisors: Board Members:
SCBWI-Los Angeles P.O. Box 1728 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 310-573-7318 Claudia Harrington, CLICK HERE to e-mail Claudia Harrington Edie Pagliasotti, CLICK HERE to e-mail Edie Pagliasotti |
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