Discover Your Story with Sahar Shams
Jan 18, 2025
Online event
This workshop is for anyone ready to explore the power of storytelling—whether you're an experienced writer or just starting your journey. Together, we’ll uncover the authentic stories within you through reflective exercises and creative prompts.
Event Info
Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 Pacific Time
Price: $15 for members, $25 for non-members
Location: Anywhere in the world. Registered participants will receive the zoom link* before the event.
Questions? Contact Co-Illustrator Coordinator Maritza Ruiz-Kim at sfnortheastbay-ic2@scbwi.org.
*A recording of this not-to-be-missed event will be available on the SCBWI website 24 hours after it concludes, accessible for 30 days. So, even if you can't make it live, you won't miss out! We're counting down the days until we can welcome you to this fantastic event. See you there!
Event Sneak Peak
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Meet the Speaker
Sahar Shams
Sahar Shams is an award-winning author and illustrator who loves creating meaningful stories. She’s currently working with Penguin Random House on two picture books. Her work blends art and emotion to deeply connect with audiences, inspiring others to uncover their own stories and share them with honesty and heart.
Meet Your Host
Maritza Ruiz-Kim
Maritza (pronounced muh-REE-tsuh, like pizza!) is an SF Bay Area author-illustrator from Contra Costa County and she serves as Co-Illustrator Coordinator for the SCBWI SF North & East Bay Region. She paints environments with traditional materials then creates characters digitally. Her projects include picture books, a young reader graphic novel, and a hybrid illustrated middle grade novel. Through 2020, she was a preschool art teacher. 🩵 She's also exhibited fine art in gallery shows across the US, and published comics in MUTHA Magazine. Your can find her art at her website (maritzaruizkim.com), Instagram & Bluesky (@marzkim_illustrated).