Resources
For Children’s Literature
Authors, Writers and Illustrators
Organisations and Societies in Support of Children’s Books
Behind the scenes of our creative community, there are not-for-profit, run by volunteers organisations. These are just a few. Click through to learn more about these amazing groups.
The Children's Book Council of Australia
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians.
SCBWI Australia East & New Zealand
A community of kids’ book creators. Connecting to develop our craft, learn about the world of publishing, secure publication and have a lot of fun.
ASA Style File
A one-stop shop for publishers, advertising creatives, journalists, editors, writers, agents, in fact anyone searching for the very best Australian illustrators.
The Children's Book Council Vic Branch
Supporting the charter of the CBCA Australia, the branch is a Victorian-centric resource for children’s book information.
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
The international professional organization for authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults.
Copyright Agency
Copyright Agency collects fees and distributes royalties to creator members for the reuse of text and images.
Australian Society of Authors
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is the professional organisation, community and voice of Australia’s writers and illustrators.
Writers Victoria
Victoria is all about writing. Writers Victoria supports and connects writers at all stages of development.
BOOKED OUT
Booked Out is a speakers agency for writers, artists and thinkers.
Creative Net Speakers Agency
We facilitate author and illustrator participation in schools, libraries, conferences and festivals.