Phillip Gwynne
- Author
Phillip Gwynne has written books for kids, young readers, teenagers and adults. He also developed the screenplay for the feature film Australian Rules, based on his highly-awarded first novel Deadly, Unna? Phillip is also the author of The Debt, a six-part high-octane thriller series for young adult readers, first released by Allen . . .
Katrina Germein
- Author
Katrina Germein is a bestselling picture book author. Her popular titles include Big Rain Coming, My Dad Thinks He’s Funny, Thunderstorm Dancing and Great Goal! Marvellous Mark! Katrina’s stories have been published internationally and featured on children’s television shows such as Play School. Her books have won Notable Book Commendations . . .
Ben Chandler
- Author
Ben holds a PhD in creative writing and spends most of his time reading or writing about heroes (both old and new) from various cultures and mythologies around the world, including Japan and Europe. His books include the Voyages of the Flying Dragon series. Ben is currently working on Abraham & The Mongrel, . . .
Michelle Worthington
- Author
Michelle is an internationally published award-winning author of over ten empowering picture books for children of all ages. Her goal is to inspire all children to believe in themselves and encourage reluctant readers to fall in love with books. A two-time winner of the International Book Award for Children’s Hardcover . . .
Karen Tyrrell
- Author
- Storyteller
Karen presents interactive pantomimes in costume, motivational talks and engaging writing workshops, empowering kids to live STRONG. As a survivor of workplace bullying, she’s now a champion of bully prevention, resilience strategies, self-care and coping skills. Karen has presented at the Brisbane Convention Centre, teacher’s conferences, schools, libraries, festivals and . . .
Angela Sunde
- Author
- Illustrator
Children’s author and illustrator Angela Sunde writes novels, picture books and short stories. Awarded 3rd place in the CYA Conference ‘Illustrated Picture Book’ competition and shortlisted (twice) for the Charlotte Duncan Award, Angela hopes to inspire the dreams of children everywhere. talks and workshops Formerly an award-winning language and literacy teacher with . . .
Pamela Rushby
- Author
Pamela Rushby was born in Queensland more years ago than she cares to divulge. She has worked in advertising, as a pre-school teacher, and as a producer of educational television, audio and multimedia. She now writes full-time for children and young adults. Pam is passionately interested in children’s books and . . .
Dimity Powell
- Author
Dimity Powell is an award-winning children’s author and Kids’ Lit reviewer residing on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Her word webs appear in anthologies, school magazines, junior novels, as creative digital content, and in picture books. Dimity’s picture books are well-known for tackling difficult topics with heart and include The Fix-It . . .
JR Poulter
- Author
- Poet
JR writes diverse, award-winning fiction, poetry, articles for children and educational materials, including junior novels, chapter books and picture books. Under the pseudonym JR McRae, she writes novels, short stories, YA novels and award-winning poetry. JR is an experienced presenter/workshop convenor with all ages, a former reference librarian, and she . . .
Marianne de Pierres
- Author
Marianne writes crime, science fiction and dark fantasy, and has been public speaking for fifteen years in classrooms, at conventions and expos.