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About the Festival

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Program - In-Person

Program - On-line

First Pages Writing Competition

Illustrator Exhibition

About the Festival

Accessibility & Inclusion

Folder: 2025 Festival

Ticket and Event Details

Program - In-Person

Program - On-line

First Pages Writing Competition

Illustrator Exhibition

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18 Apr

Written By Stef Gemmill

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UPDATE from our Pitch Pro Session from International Agency Jacky Winter rep Naomi Perry.
Naomi is now taking on picture book author-illustrator & illustrator clients as well as for graphic novels. This agency has an excellent rep for caring for

How cool is the Geelong Illustrators Gallery at 105 Moorabool St ⭐️😎⭐️so much talent, colour and fun in here today 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜There’s cards, prints, totes, EARRINGS to die for. Tee prints & framed art that’s so affordable.
The

HUGE SPONSORSHIP NEWS! Thank you to CREATIVE AUSTRALIA for a grant to help us bring the publishers to you at even better VALUE prices!
The festival is passing this funding directly onto the Professional Development & Pitch Pro Session ticket pric

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ACCOMODATION OPTIONS for our in-person ticket holders🏖️💙🏖️
Dreaming of salty air and ocean views? 🌊 We’ve got your perfect beach escape covered! Whether you’re looking for a cosy cabin, a spacious villa, or a beachfront apartment, Tor

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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Coach Camp includes:
* A whole day coaching from Tash
*Specific written fee

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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

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