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CA AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS

The California School Library Association (CSLA) and the California Reading Association (CRA) have jointly published an online directory of California authors and illustrators. CLICK HERE to access the directory

CRITIQUE CONNECTIONS

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

SCHMOOZES

Schmooze - Meet new friends - Learn more about the craft - Get Critiqued. Find or start a Schmooze in your area. CLICK HERE for details

Schmooze News and Reviews - CLICK HERE to read the Schmooze Blog

LISTSERV

SCBWI-LA: JOIN THE LOS ANGELES REGION LISTSERV! DON'T MISS OUT! CLICK HERE for details

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

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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2005 MAGAZINE MARKET SURVEY - compiled by Vicki Arkoff
CLICK HERE for more than 70 magazine market listings.

CREATIVE MUSE DEAD IN THE WATER?
STEAM DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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JULY

July 7 - SCBWI-LA SFV Writers Schmooze
NEW SCHMOOZE!
Critique group creation Schmooze. Hopefully the start of something regular.
CLICK HERE to RSVP.
CLICK HERE for more details.

AUGUST

August 7-10 - SCBWI International Summer Conference
At the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles.
CLICK HERE for more details.

SEPTEMBER

September 11-13 - SCBWI-LA Working Writer's Retreat
SOLD OUT!
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.
CLICK HERE to be put on the waiting list.
CLICK HERE for more details.

OCTOBER

October TBD - SCBWI-OC Editor's Day
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! Keep watching here for more information.

October 18 - SCBWI-LA Down The Rabbit Hole
The Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA
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 to register.

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