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 to 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

2 main events + add-ons

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.

we thank the support of