Breakfast With the Authors
74th Annual Breakfast with the Authors
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
8:45am-12pm
SBCEO Auditorium - 4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Featured Authors, Poets, and Storytellers:
I’m moving into the author space so it’s cool to come to something like this and meet other authors and hope to speak at event like this in the future.miles burks, creator of 'Encore!' on webtoon
FAQ
Very very fun! Big thumbs up! I feel VERY inspired to draw RIGHT now because I am very inspired by this eventStudent, Goleta valley jr. high
Authors pose together at Breakfast With The Authors.
Wendelin Van Draanen signs a book for a fan.
A participant enjoying the morning with authors.
Authors gather for a photo after the literary panel.
Author Robin Yardi poses with a fan.
Students with their librarian.
The literary panel at Breakfast With the Authors.
Author JaNay Brown-Wood holds up her books.
Student "Author Ambassadors" introducd each author at the event.
Books by Sarah Lynn Scheerger.
Excitement during the Breakfast With the Authors bingo game.
Books by Robin Yardi.
Bruce Hale poses with a young fan.
Author Mike Bender shares a moment with a student.
Bruce Hale with attendees.
Books by Wendelin Van Draanen.
Author JaNay Brown-Wood with fans.
Student Author Ambassadors take the mic.
Bruce Hale's character, Chet Gecko, was spotted at the event.
An attendee plays Breakfast With The Authors bingo.
Authors pose together at Breakfast With The Authors.
Wendelin Van Draanen signs a book for a fan.
A participant enjoying the morning with authors.
Authors gather for a photo after the literary panel.
Author Robin Yardi poses with a fan.
Students with their librarian.
The literary panel at Breakfast With the Authors.
Author JaNay Brown-Wood holds up her books.
Student "Author Ambassadors" introducd each author at the event.
Books by Sarah Lynn Scheerger.
Excitement during the Breakfast With the Authors bingo game.
Books by Robin Yardi.
Bruce Hale poses with a young fan.
Author Mike Bender shares a moment with a student.
Bruce Hale with attendees.
Books by Wendelin Van Draanen.
Author JaNay Brown-Wood with fans.
Student Author Ambassadors take the mic.
Bruce Hale's character, Chet Gecko, was spotted at the event.
An attendee plays Breakfast With The Authors bingo.
About
SBCEO’s Breakfast with the Authors brings together children’s and young adult authors, illustrators, and storytellers to celebrate the joy of reading and the power of literature. Through conversations about their work and creative processes, featured guests share how stories are written, illustrated, and brought to life while engaging with participants and one another. In an intimate breakfast setting, participants are invited to discover new books and creative voices, deepen their love of literature, and connect with a community where stories are valued, shared, and created.
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Sachi Shiroma
Administrative Assistant
sshiroma@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext 5222