SCBWI Holiday Jolly
About This Event
Are you interested in learning more about the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators? Join us for our annual Holiday Jolly! We’ll celebrate the season and look forward to a New Year of storytelling, from picture books to young adult novels and everything in between. Bring a beverage and an appetizer or desert to share.
Presented in collaboration with the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Membership is not required to attend--all are welcome!
About the Venue
Dandelion Bookshop
Dandelion Bookshop works to foster a vibrant literary community by providing a curated selection of books, inspiring events, and a welcoming atmosphere that nourishes the love of reading in Oak Park and beyond.
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