Ruth Devine
Ruth is a journalist, editor and author of the six-book, middle grade adventure series The Chronicles of Jack McCool that feature a quirky, brave and accident-prone hero with ADHD.
Andrew Hansen
Andrew Hansen is a member of comedy group The Chaser. He's written, composed for and starred in award-winning Australian TV, radio and stage shows since 2002.
Jessica Roberts
Jessica Roberts grew up surrounded by dogs, quail, chickens, sheep, goats, rabbits and a donkey who’d bite holes in your clothes if you weren’t careful.
Mark Carthew
- Author
- Musician
Mark is an award-winning children’s author, musician, educator and editor, and is well known for his books and series exploring wordplay. His books have involved collaboration with some of the world’s leading authors and illustrators. Mark is a May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust Fellow: Brisbane (2013) and Adelaide (2020 and . . .
Mark Wilson
- Author
- Illustrator
Mark is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator with 27 children’s books currently in print in Australia, America, Canada, Southeast Asia and Europe. Mark has a passion for Australian history and the environment. His picture books include Angel of Kokoda (2011 CBCA Honor book and 3rd CJ Picture Book Award International, shortlist), Journey of . . .
Stephen Whiteside
- Author
- Musician
- Poet
Stephen offers a 45 – 60 minute performance of poetry and song to a large group of children.
Dee White
- Author
Dee White is the award-winning author of Letters to Leonardo, Hope for Hanna, A Duel of Words and Harry’s Goldfield Adventure. talks and workshops Dee’s themed workshops for all ages include Heroes & Villains, and From Portrait to Prose (using paintings and photographs as symbols and story devices). Dee can also help students make book . . .
Kayleen West
- Author
- Illustrator
Kayleen is an internationally renowned artist and illustrator. Her most recent picture books are Without Me? and Adoptive Father. Her art has won many awards and hangs in private and corporate collections in France, United States, Italy, in the Australian Embassy in Ireland and in government collections in Australia. When Kayleen is not . . .
Gabrielle Wang
- Artist
- Author
- Illustrator
Gabrielle’s stories are a blend of Chinese and Western culture with a touch of fantasy. Her books are about ghost hunters and enchanted gardens, hidden monasteries and fox spirits. They are about belonging and home and finding strength from within. Her latest books are The Wishbird and the Our Australian Girl Pearlie books. Gabrielle . . .
Coral Vass
- Author
- Storyteller
Coral is a children’s author with a passion for storytelling. She had her first children’s picture book published in 2011. With bestsellers under her belt, her titles include The Great Bird Poo War, Goodnight Possum, Good Morning Possum, and The Hottest Dingo. talks and workshops Known as a writer of amusing rhyming text, Coral is . . .