Book pitching opportunities in Australia: Don’t miss these Australian kidlit events
Do you have a completed, unagented middle grade or young adult novel you are ready to query? Skip the slush pile by pitching directly to agents or publishers at one of these events (in person or online).
CYA (Children’s and Young Adult Writers and Illustrators) Conference
Event name: Agent & Editor assessments (add on to conference ticket)
Date: 4, 5 and 11 July 2026
Larrikin House
Event name: Pitch Party
Date: Tues 1 September, Tues 24 November
Sketch n Scribe Festival
Event name: Pitch Pro (add on to conference ticket)
Date: 18 September – 11 October 2026
National Writers’ Conference 2026
Event name: Pitch-It session (add on to conference ticket)
Date: Sat 27 September (Zoom)
Edited: sold out
Australian Society of Authors
Event name: Virtual Literary Speed Dating
Date: 21 and 23 October 2026
KidlitVic 2027
Follow their socials for info about next year’s event.
Have I missed any? Hit me up.