Regional chapter serving SCBWI members from San Francisco and all coastal counties south to Monterey If you’re a regional member, tag us on good news you want reposted! https://www.scbwi.org/regions/sfsouthhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mlquznjnfs24Looking for illustrators! The SCBWI California SF/South Bay team is looking for a new Co-illustrator coordinator. Deadline to request an application is May 14, application due May 30! We’d love to have you as part of the team 😊 #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth13 May 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlquznjnfs24https://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mknlckjx5222If you’ve ever thought about self-publishing your own books, take a look at our upcoming virtual event held by Ariane Erickson of Norse-Gael Books! Register today or learn more at scbwi.org/events/CA-San%2520Francisco-South-self-publishing-101-take-control-of-your-books-business-and-future #kidlit29 Apr 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknlckjx5222https://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mihzqlscd222Registration for Golden Gate Fest 2026 closes on April 6! Join us for a full and fun day of learning, community, and celebrating creative courage. Save your seat today and join us on April 11 at Skyline College in San Bruno for this special kidlit event at scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest02 Apr 2026 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihzqlscd222https://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mhvnpayvjs261 more week before Golden Gate Fest registration closes on April 6! Register at the link in bio! 🌟🌁 #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth25 Mar 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvnpayvjs26https://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mhe74bqig22fTwo more weeks before Golden Gate Fest! ✏️Submit your PB, CB, MG story to Sarah Stephens of Red Fox Literary 🌟Special student discount for $40 off! Register now at https://www.scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest! #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth18 Mar 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe74bqig22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mgsosinpbs25Pitcher clinics with Esther Hernandez are still open! Conference attendees will also have submission opportunities with our faculty. Sign up for Golden Gate Fest at scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest! #scbwi #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth11 Mar 2026 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsosinpbs25https://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mgnhpcl6lc2iWe are looking for a new team member for the position of Co-Illustrator Coordinator (Co-IC)! You must live in the SCBWI California: San Francisco/South region to be eligible to apply, the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey. #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth09 Mar 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnhpcl6lc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mgavnhuzb227Sign up for a portfolio critique with Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Marla Frazee! Register for Golden Gate Fest now at scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest !! Manuscript critique submissions are also open now! #scbwisf #scbwi #scbwisfsouth04 Mar 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgavnhuzb227https://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mfphnai7vs2dRegister for First Pages Mini Critiques with Bonus Tips! ✏️ A great addition if you are signed up for a manuscript critique at Golden Gate Fest also! March 3, 7-8:30pm PST Register now at https://www.scbwi.org/events/ca-sfsouth-first-pages-mini-critiques-with-bonus-tips to save your spot! 💖 #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth #scbwi25 Feb 2026 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfphnai7vs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mfphjrvink2dFaculty spotlight: Literary Assistant Sophie Sheumaker from BookEnds Literary Agency 🌟 @bookendsliterary.bsky.social Pitch Clinic Roundtables with Sophie are still available. Register for Golden Gate Fest happening on 4/11 at scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest ! 💖 #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth #scbwi25 Feb 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfphjrvink2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mf5t7xjgjc2iGolden Gate Fest Early Bird registration ends tonight 2/18 at 11:59pm PST! Registration for all opens 7am on 2/19! ⏰ Portfolio critiques with Sasha from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social are still available! Register now at scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest! 🌟 #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth18 Feb 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5t7xjgjc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3meqx2e6nfc26Golden Gate Fest Critiques and Pitch Clinic Roundtables selling out fast! Reserve Your Add-Ons Today! Limited Spots Available 🌉 Register at https://www.scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest 🌟 #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth13 Feb 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqx2e6nfc26https://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mem5yqgnbk2cEarly Bird Registration for Golden Gate Fest opens TODAY, Wednesday February 11, at 7pm PST for Premium Members! 📚⏰ Act now to secure your top choice of faculty for optional add-on activities! Register at https://www.scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest 🌟 Artwork by @artbyjoycho.bsky.social #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth11 Feb 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mem5yqgnbk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3meh4j5xhh22vThe Golden Gate Fest Website is open for preview now at https://www.scbwi.org/events/2026-golden-gate-fest 🌉 Mark your calendar: Early Bird Registration for Premium Members will open at 7 PM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. ⏰ We are proud to feature Jocelyn Cho who created the artwork and assets! #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth09 Feb 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3meh4j5xhh22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3me5bbs54ls2wGood news from our regional members!!! Congratulations everyone! 🎉🎉🎉 @heatherkinser.bsky.social @christineevans.bsky.social05 Feb 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3me5bbs54ls2whttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3mcks5khbv22mJoin us on Feb 28 for this incredible PAL event with editor Katie Carella for an inside look at the Branches early chapter book line and discover how to craft engaging, page-turning series for newly independent readers. 📚 Register at https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-ca-sfsouth-PAL-event-with-katie-carella ✨ #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth16 Jan 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcks5khbv22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3m7ize6hb3k2nWe're happy to welcome the newest member of the California: San Francisco/South Regional Team, Anastasia Kleckner. Here's an introduction from her (1/x) #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth08 Dec 2025 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ize6hb3k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3m7dkvbw7q22hJoin your social coordinators Jasmine Fang and Seina Wedlick, for an evening of holiday cheer, book talk, and festive fun! Connect with fellow creators and book lovers, swap book recommendations, share your creative goals for the new year, and maybe snag a new favorite read. #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth06 Dec 2025 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7dkvbw7q22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3m4lneaktck2dJoin Julia Maisen tomorrow on Sunday, Nov 2 at 10:30AM for her free virtual presentation about how color and light work both from a real world perspective and a storytelling one. We hope you will join us for this valuable information! 🖍️🌈🌞 Please register to receive the virtual session details!01 Nov 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4lneaktck2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3lxsskfu5u22mRegistration for our last IN-PERSON 2025 Illustrator Day closes TOMORROW on September 2nd! Critiques are still available with select faculty! ✨ Register NOW: https://www.scbwi.org/events/SFSouth-Illustrator-Day-202501 Sep 2025 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxsskfu5u22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3lxi2jlfmhc2zJoin Malar Ganapathiappan for her free virtual presentation this Saturday where Malar will share stories and speak to the process-oriented questions creators may grapple with when writing about these experiences. Please register to receive the virtual session details at https://www.scbwi.org/events/scholar-in-residence-presentation-with-malar-ganapathiappan28 Aug 2025 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxi2jlfmhc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3lxdr34jyo22sSign up for our last in person Illustrator Day! CRITIQUES with Aliza are SOLD OUT! But there are still limited spots with other faculty! All attendees will also get submission priority with Aliza afterwards. Register now: https://www.scbwi.org/events/SFSouth-Illustrator-Day-2025 ✨ #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth27 Aug 2025 00:20 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxdr34jyo22shttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3lwosuruz7k2p2 more weeks before 2025 Illustrator Day registration closes on September 2nd! 📚 Look forward to great faculty such as Laura Lee! Author & Illustrator of picture book, Soy Sauce! 🎨 CRITIQUES AVAILABLE Register now: https://www.scbwi.org/events/SFSouth-Illustrator-Day-2025 ✨ #scbwisf #scbwisfsouth18 Aug 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwosuruz7k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3lwhbn6rpck2tWriters and illustrators, come hang out with fellow kidlit creators for an hour of books, pastries (at your own cost), and good conversation at Meet Fresh. This social hour is hosted by Zaneta Cha and we are so excited to see you there! See you next week! #scbwisfsouth #scbwisf15 Aug 2025 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwhbn6rpck2thttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwisf.bsky.social/post/3lw5coscfxc27Join the SF/South Regional Team as Co-Illustrator Coordinator! The application deadline has been extended to Aug 12th! Send an email to us-ic@scbwi.org and in the subject field, please put “IC (or Co-IC) application and California: San Francisco/South.”11 Aug 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:2xbugcpvytasu6uthsxbcp6f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw5coscfxc27