Welcome to THE SKETCH & SCRIBE FESTIVAL
for Writers & Illustrators of Children's Literature
Hello children’s story lovers! We are so glad you’ve discovered the Sketch and Scribe Festival.
Each year, children’s writers and illustrators of all levels - from beginner writers, simple sketchers, emerging and published authors/illustrators - gather on the Surf Coast and on-line to connect and learn from publishers and published experts.
We’d love you to join us at our next festival.
connect and learn with children’s publishers & expert creators
2026 event dates
coming soon!
featured speakers
We are bringing a program of first-class speakers to you including;
Publishers providing the inside scoop on what’s hot and what’s not
Professional development days filled with workshops and tech talks from expert authors and illustrators sharing secrets of their success
Workshops– hands-on learning with published pros
Coach Camps – a full day of workshops with publishers & experts where' you’ll polish your stories and artwork ready for submission
If you can’t make it in-person, there’s an on-line program filled with developmental workshops and publisher and agent pitch sessions.
