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Program - In-Person

Program - On-line

First Pages Writing Competition

Illustrator Exhibition

About the Festival

Accessibility & Inclusion

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Ticket and Event Details

Program - In-Person

Program - On-line

First Pages Writing Competition

Illustrator Exhibition

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27 Dec

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THREE SPOTS LEFT in the Coach Camp workshop day group with Tash Besliev from AFFIRM PRESS .
Don’t miss a RARE chance to build a relationship with a publishing pro ⭐️
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* A whole day coaching from Tash
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Hello CHAPTER BOOK/MIDDLE GRADE lovers 📚 the festival has a HUGE list of publishers and agents for you to read and pitch your manuscripts and art portfolios to. Let us introduce you to a FEW of those interested in CHAPTER/MG authors & illustrat

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BEST SELLER SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨We are fizzing with excitement here at SnS Fest HQ as we bring to you the exceptional author ZANNI LOUISE 📕 📚📕📚📕📚📕📚📕📚📕

Zanni Louise is a bestselling picture book and fiction author of over forty books inc

Jan Juc beach magic shining blue & gold even on a chilly wintry morning. Views from the Sketch and Scribe Festival venue are STUNNING 🌊🏖️☀️🏝️🐟🎏 free beach walks & fun vibes included in every ticket ☀️
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Hello GRAPHIC NOVEL lovers 📚 the festival has a HUGE list of publishers and agents for you to read and pitch your manuscripts and art portfolios to. Let us introduce you to a few interested in GRAPHIC NOVEL authors & illustrators as well as othe

Hello picture book lovers 🎨📚the festival has a HUGE list of publishers and agents for you to read and pitch your manuscripts and art portfolios to. Let us introduce you to a few interested in PICTURE BOOK authors & illustrators
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NEW FRONTIER

Hello, story loving illustrators 🎨The Sketch and Scribe Festival are switching things up for you to keep the illustrator exhibition costs down. Entries only $30!
Entries will be exhibited at the in-person venue on Oct 11 & 12th AND digitally on

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GET DAVINA BELL ON THE IN- PERSON program? Your wish is our command ✨⭐️✨⭐️✨⭐️✨
So happy to announce multi-award winning author, editor & publisher Davina Bell is presenting in person - known for ALL THE WAYS TO BE SMART & UND

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