Mitch Vane
- Artist
- Illustrator
Mitch works in a variety of mediums but her favourite is a good old-fashioned messy dip pen and India ink. She often collaborates with her partner, The Age writer Danny Katz. They are best known for the YABBA Award-winning Little Lunch series (which was made into a mockumentary series by the ABC). Mitch . . .
Ian Trevaskis
- Author
Ian is an award-winning children’s author who writes picture story books, novels for older readers, short stories and feature articles for magazines. Ian also has over 40 years’ experience as a primary school teacher. Recently retired, he now writes full-time. He has over 20 years’ experience in presenting writing workshops . . .
Renee Treml
- Artist
- Author
- Graphic novelist
- Illustrator
Renee writes and illustrates books for young children. Her titles include One Very Tired Wombat, Once I Heard a Little Wombat (2016 Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award; 2016 Environmental Award for Children’s Literature), and Ten Little Owls (CBCA Notable Book Early Childhood 2017). Her first graphic novel/illustrated mystery for middle . . .
Claire Saxby
- Author
- Poet
Claire Saxby writes fiction, non-fiction and poetry for children. She has more than 35 books in print with more in production. Her poetry appears in magazines, anthologies, on train walls and in museum resources. Claire’s most recent picture book is There Was an Old Sailor, a nautical take on an old . . .
Michael Salmon
- Artist
- Author
- Illustrator
Michael has been involved in graphics, children’s literature, TV and theatre since 1967. Michael’s many credits include his Alexander Bunyip show (ABC TV 1978-88), pantomimes, fabric and varied merchandise designs, toy and board-game invention and the writing and illustrating of 162 books for children. The ACT Government commissioned a bronze statue of . . .
Jeannette Rowe
- Author
- Illustrator
Jeannette is one of Australia’s bestselling preschool authors and illustrators. She has sold over four million books worldwide, and is published throughout Australia and 25 other countries. Her books are available online in 15 different languages. Jeannette’s work as a writer has grown from a strong educational base and her . . .
Judith Rossell
- Author
- Illustrator
Judith is a writer and illustrator. She is the author of the award-winning Stella Montgomery series: Withering-by-Sea, Wormwood Mire and Wakestone Hall. Judith has written over a dozen books and illustrated about 80. Her books include maze and puzzle books, picture books and novels, and have been published in more than 20 languages. Her most . . .
Matt Porter
- Author
Matt is passionate about sharing writing tips with students through fun and interactive activities. With 10 years of primary teaching experience, he runs engaging sessions such as his ‘gameshow hour’ or a full classroom court case, both incorporating writing tips and activities. Matt wants to show his students that writing . . .
Andrew Plant
- Artist
- Author
- Illustrator
Andrew is an author and illustrator of picture books. He has presented sessions in schools and libraries from Alice Springs to Beijing and France. He also paints murals, and designs and builds theatre sets for schools and amateur theatre groups. Andrew’s book, The Poppy, is a story of Australian soldiers . . .
Cheree Peters
- Author
Ever since her cousin introduced her to the world of reading when she was ten, Cheree hasn’t been without a book to read. With stories and ideas always in her head, she decided to pursue her passion with a degree in creative writing. Cheree’s first YA novel was Time Catcher, was . . .