This is Orange Beak – the home of children’s book tutorials, events, and workshops

Upcoming events

  • Orange Beak Evenings – illustration of a big brown bear sat in a yellow taxi by Steve Small

    Steve Small

    Talk and Q&A
    JAN 16 • 7:00-9:00PM UK TIME ZONE

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  • Industry Insights – Post Wave children's books blue bird logo on green background

    Post Wave Books Berlin

    Talk and Q&A
    JAN 21 • 7:00-8:30PM UK TIME ZONE

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  • Beak Speaks – photo of spread from Laura Carlin's LONDON book on a red background

    Laura Carlin

    Talk and Q&A
    JAN 28 • 7:00-8:30PM UK TIME ZONE

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TUTORIALS

No matter what stage of your writing and illustration career you’re at, time spent on professional development is never time wasted. Take a look at our range of tutorials here.

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Picture Book Club

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With tiers starting from just £3 a month, the Orange Beak Picture Book club is a place where illustrators and picture book makers can share ideas, learn about publishing, and find inspiration and creative joy. 

ABOUT

Headed up by Ness Wood and Maisie Paradise Shearring, Orange Beak is here to offer you all the support you need, no matter what stage you’re at in your career as an illustrator or author.

Whether you’re an aspiring creative or a published illustrator, our range of tutorials, events, and Patreon community can connect you with our incredible roster of illustrators, authors and designers to help you reach your creative goals.

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Opportunities & Awards

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    Orange Beak Opportunity

    Once again for 2026, we’re offering two places to attend all of our online events – entirely for free.

    Opening Autumn 2025

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  • Pink background with the Orange Beak Shirley Hughes Sketchbook Award logo on top.

    The Shirley Hughes Sketchbook Award

    In celebration of the life and work of Shirley Hughes, honours observational drawings of the everyday – and invites you to submit a sketchbook of your own observational studies.

    Opening February 2025

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  • Green background with the Alice Corrie Award logo on top.

    The Alice Corrie Award

    The Alice Corrie Award honours the work of a much-missed editor, colleague and friend – and we are proud to announce an award in her name.

    Closing March 2025

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