Catch the Creative Wave – Writers & Illustrators Day in Camarillo!

Ventura County is home to an incredible community of children’s book authors and illustrators — and on Saturday, September 20, you can meet them, learn from them, and be inspired!

Join us for SCBWI CenCal Writers & Illustrators Day at the Camarillo Community Center. This full-day event is perfect for writers, illustrators, educators, and book lovers of all levels.

What’s Happening:
Keynotes & workshops with top industry pros:
• Sally Kim – Andrea Brown Literary Agency
• Jim Averbeck – Award-winning author & agent, East West Literary
• Kristie Choi – Editor, Simon & Schuster

Celebrate amazing local authors: Harshini Vankineni, Farah Shaw, Joan Bransfield Graham, Lee Wardlaw, and more!

Event Highlights:
• First Pages workshop for live feedback
• Author & Illustrator display tables
• Optional manuscript critiques & live pitch sessions (space limited)
• Pre-event “How to Pitch” webinar on Sept 6 (included with registration!)

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, CA
More info & registration: HERE

Whether you’re dreaming of publishing your first book, refining your craft, or just love stories for kids and teens, this is the place to connect, learn, and get inspired.

Let’s show the world that children’s literature in Ventura County is thriving — see you there