This is Orange Beak – the home of children’s book tutorials, events, and workshops
Upcoming events
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Ema Malyauka
Talk and Q&A
APR 10 • 7:00-8:30PM UK TIME ZONE
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Tor Freeman
Workshop
APR 23 • 1:00-4:00PM UK TIME ZONE
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Lizzy Stewart
Talk and Q&A
APR 24 • 7:00-9:00PM UK TIME ZONE
TUTORIALSNo 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.
Picture Book Club
Join our Patreon
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.
ABOUTHeaded 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Opening 2026
