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Creative Net represents over 170 authors and illustrators across Australia.

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  • Caddy, David

    • Author
    Audience:
    Primary age
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops, Presentations
    Home state:
    Western Australia (WA)

    David is one of Western Australia’s most sought-after presenters because he teaches children the craft of writing through games, songs, dances, origami, and story. ‘Totally engrossing … thoroughly entertaining … excellent’. His books include Whammy, Whacko, The Reef, Smash, Pope Max and The Bear Collection. David has run an assortment of writing-related workshops ranging from a highly participatory . . .

    David is one of Western Australia’s most sought-after presenters because he teaches children the craft of writing through games, songs, dances, origami, and story. ‘Totally engrossing … thoroughly entertaining … excellent’. His books include Whammy, Whacko, The Reef, Smash, Pope Max and The Bear Collection. David has run an assortment of writing-related workshops ranging from a highly participatory . . .

  • Calder, Charlotte

    • Author
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Tertiary age
    Format:
    Talks
    Home state:
    New South Wales (NSW)

    Charlotte has written a number of successful novels for children and young adults. Her titles include The Ghost at the Point, Stuck!, Settling Storms, Cupid Painted Blind, Surviving Amber and Paper Alice. Her latest book is The 12th Dog illustrated by Tom Jellett. Charlotte enjoys giving fun, interactive talks to all ages, tailoring the content and delivery appropriately. The . . .

    Charlotte has written a number of successful novels for children and young adults. Her titles include The Ghost at the Point, Stuck!, Settling Storms, Cupid Painted Blind, Surviving Amber and Paper Alice. Her latest book is The 12th Dog illustrated by Tom Jellett. Charlotte enjoys giving fun, interactive talks to all ages, tailoring the content and delivery appropriately. The . . .

  • Canby, Kelly

    • Author
    • Illustrator
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Pre-school age
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops, Presentations
    Home state:
    Western Australia (WA)

    Kelly is an internationally-published illustrator, and recently author, of over a dozen books for children. With a Bachelor of Art in Design from Curtin University, Kelly applies her edgy, quirky style to the pages of picture books, chapter books, early reader books, colouring books and beyond! Her books are published widely . . .

    Kelly is an internationally-published illustrator, and recently author, of over a dozen books for children. With a Bachelor of Art in Design from Curtin University, Kelly applies her edgy, quirky style to the pages of picture books, chapter books, early reader books, colouring books and beyond! Her books are published widely . . .

  • Canobi, K H

      Audience:
      All ages
      Format:
      Workshops, Presentations
      Home state:
      Victoria (VIC)

      K H Canobi writes fiction for young adults and children. Her YA futuristic thriller, Mindcull, was published by Ford Street Publishing in 2019. She is a skilled, enthusiastic public speaker, having worked as a university tutor, lecturer and research fellow in cognitive developmental psychology for over twelve years. talks and . . .

      K H Canobi writes fiction for young adults and children. Her YA futuristic thriller, Mindcull, was published by Ford Street Publishing in 2019. She is a skilled, enthusiastic public speaker, having worked as a university tutor, lecturer and research fellow in cognitive developmental psychology for over twelve years. talks and . . .

    • Carmody, Isobelle

      • Author
      • Illustrator
      Audience:
      Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Pre-school age, Tertiary age
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops
      Home state:
      Queensland (QLD)

      Isobelle Carmody is one of Australia's most highly acclaimed children’s authors. She started writing her first book, Obernewtyn, when she was 14 years old.

      Isobelle Carmody is one of Australia's most highly acclaimed children’s authors. She started writing her first book, Obernewtyn, when she was 14 years old.

    • Carnavas, Peter

      • Author
      • Illustrator
      Audience:
      Primary age, Secondary age
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops
      Home state:
      Queensland (QLD)

      Peter Carnavas creates picture books for children and grown-ups to enjoy. He writes simple yet poignant tales, accompanied by whimsical illustrations, that combine to create layers of meaning for the reader. His books include Jessica’s Box (shortlisted CBCA Crichton Award and CBCA Notable Book 2009), Sarah’s Heavy Heart, The Important Things and Last Tree in the City. talks . . .

      Peter Carnavas creates picture books for children and grown-ups to enjoy. He writes simple yet poignant tales, accompanied by whimsical illustrations, that combine to create layers of meaning for the reader. His books include Jessica’s Box (shortlisted CBCA Crichton Award and CBCA Notable Book 2009), Sarah’s Heavy Heart, The Important Things and Last Tree in the City. talks . . .

    • Carter-Hansen, Jill

      • Author
      • Illustrator
      Audience:
      Primary age, Adults
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops
      Home state:
      New South Wales (NSW)

      Jill is an author and illustrator, having published a number of her own children’s books and collaborated with authors on several others, including Bearly There with Aleesah Darlison. Jill’s talks for adults take 1-1.5 hours and focus on her own original and/or screened work. She shares the often amusing stories behind the creation . . .

      Jill is an author and illustrator, having published a number of her own children’s books and collaborated with authors on several others, including Bearly There with Aleesah Darlison. Jill’s talks for adults take 1-1.5 hours and focus on her own original and/or screened work. She shares the often amusing stories behind the creation . . .

    • Carthew, Mark

      • Author
      • Musician
      Audience:
      Primary age, Adults, Parents
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops, Presentations
      Home state:
      Victoria (VIC)

      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 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 . . .

    • Chandler, Ben

      • Author
      Audience:
      Secondary age
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops, Presentations
      Home state:
      South Australia (SA)

      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, . . .

      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, . . .

    • Chim, Wai Ping

      • Author
      Audience:
      Primary age, Adults
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops, Presentations, Professional development
      Home state:
      New South Wales (NSW)

      Wai has written a number of books for young primary readers, including Chook Chook: Mei’s Secret Pets and spent 18 months teaching English to children in Japan. Born in New York to immigrant parents who didn’t speak much English, Wai is deeply interested in exploring other cultures and speaking to audiences young . . .

      Wai has written a number of books for young primary readers, including Chook Chook: Mei’s Secret Pets and spent 18 months teaching English to children in Japan. Born in New York to immigrant parents who didn’t speak much English, Wai is deeply interested in exploring other cultures and speaking to audiences young . . .

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