Festival for Illustrators and Writers of Children's Literature

save the dates

September 1-19th pitch pro sessions
October 11-12th in-person program
October 18-19th on-line program

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Welcome to THE SKETCH & SCRIBE FESTIVAL

Hello children’s story lovers! We are so glad you’ve discovered the Sketch and Scribe Festival.

Each year, children’s illustrators and writers of all levels and creative backgrounds gather on the Surf Coast to connect and learn from publishers and published experts.

We’d love you to join us at our next festival.

 

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

  • Development days with authors and illustrators sharing secrets of their success

  • Workshops– hands-on learning with published pros

  • Coach Camps – a full day with publishers, workshops and redrafting your stories and artwork

If you can’t make it in-person, there’s an on-line program filled with developmental workshops and publisher and agent pitch sessions.

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we thank the support of

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