How I love this festival. In one day, I’ve heard Calef Brown talk about the development of his warm and witty illustrative style, and show us why nonsense books (‘Pure folly that makes sense’) are so enduringly delightful. I’ve heard Cynthia Leitich Smith talk about...
I am writing talks, packing bags and preparing my chili palate ahead of my departure to Singapore and the Asian Festival of Children’s Content next week (thanks to writingwa, the Department of Culture and the Arts and SCBWI West). I will be narrating for duelling...
Last week, thanks to Beth and her crew at Dymocks Busselton, seven(ish) writers and illustrators descended on Mary MacKillop College (also in Busselton) for a new festival called Seven Rooms, Seven Stories. The day and everything surrounding it was an unadulterated...
My Booked Out profile has been updated – see here for details.vI’ve got more scope for school visits than I have for some years, so please contact the Booked Out crew for details. I’m hoping to be in Melbourne before or after Book Week, too. Also, the Flyaway...
It’s that time again. This year, as well as MCing Schools Day, AJ Betts and I are chairing the Inspired Learning Program for teachers. (Side note: AJ has been driving me insane with jealousy by posting frequent pictures of her cycling expedition to New Zealand, but I...
Happy 2016 to you! 1. Above is my reading pile/s for Perth Writers Festival Schools and Teachers Days. Luckily I’ve already read a couple in that list, and it is proving a pleasure to make my way through the rest. 2. If you’re free on Saturday 16 January, come to the...
