Monique Mulligan

• Author
• Storyteller

Audience:

Primary age, Secondary age, Adults

Format:

Workshops, Presentations

Monique Mulligan is often found with a book in one hand and a bowl of popcorn in the other. She has two published picture books and is currently working on adult contemporary fiction. Monique has a background in early childhood and curriculum writing, as well as in journalism, editing and . . .

Coral Vass

• Author
• Storyteller

Audience:

Primary age, Pre-school age

Format:

Talks, Workshops, Presentations

Home state:

Victoria (VIC)

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 . . .

Jackie Kerin

• Author
• Storyteller

Audience:

Primary age, Secondary age, Tertiary age

Format:

Talks, Presentations

Home state:

Victoria (VIC)

Jackie is primarily recognised as a storyteller working in the oral tradition. Visiting schools, kindergartens, folk and literary festivals and cultural institutions, she has awakened in thousands of children and adults the joy of spoken stories. Jackie was the recipient of the Pat Glover Memorial Storytelling Award at the Port . . .

Karen Tyrrell

• Author
• Storyteller

Audience:

Primary age, Secondary age, Adults

Format:

Talks, Workshops

Home state:

Queensland (QLD)

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 . . .

Aleesah Darlison

• Author
• Storyteller

Audience:

Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Pre-school age, Childcare

Format:

Talks, Workshops, Presentations, Professional development

Home state:

Queensland (QLD)

Aleesah Darlison is an internationally published, award-winning Australian author of over 65 books for children. Aleesah is known for her books that champion the cause of animals and the environment, and for her stories that empower children. Aleesah has won or been shortlisted for many awards including the Book Excellence . . .

T.M. Clark

• Author
• Storyteller

Audience:

Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Pre-school age, Tertiary age

Format:

Talks, Workshops

Home state:

Queensland (QLD)

Zimbabwean-born T.M. Clark combines her passion for storytelling, different cultures and wildlife with her love for the wilder places, across both children’s and adult writing. Her books include My Brother-But-One (nominated in the 2014 Queensland Literary Awards) and her picture book, Slowly! Slowly! was a Children’s Book Council Notable Book . . .

Lewis Morley

• Animator
• Artist
• Graphic novelist
• Storyteller

Audience:

Secondary age, Tertiary age

Format:

Talks, Workshops

Home state:

New South Wales (NSW)

Lewis lectures on design and character creation for tertiary and high school students.

Holly Bidwell

• Storyteller

Audience:

Primary age, Pre-school age, Childcare

Format:

Talks, Presentations

Home state:

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Holly is a storyteller in the oral tradition, mixing folktales and modern stories with props and puppets. She visits childcare centres, schools and cultural institutions to share her love of stories ‘beyond the page’ and is an accredited member of the ACT Storytellers Guild. Holly tailors sessions to suit her . . .