Welcome to THE SKETCH & SCRIBE FESTIVAL

for Writers & Illustrators of Children's Literature of all levels

Each year children’s writers and illustrators of all levels - beginner writers and sketchers to published authors and illustrators - gather on the Surf Coast and on-line to connect and learn from publishers and published experts.

This year’s theme COLLABORATE celebrates the power of creative partnerships and meaningful connections across the publishing industry

connect with kidlit 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