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Creative Net represents over 170 authors and illustrators across Australia.

Browse the creatives we represent by A-Z, search by keyword or creative name, or use the advanced filters to narrow down your criteria and find your perfect presenter. If you would like to view a list of every creative we represent by home state, visit our All creatives by state page.

  • Ivanoff, George

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

    George Ivanoff has written more than 100 books for kids and teens, including the Gamers trilogy, the interactive You Choose series, the RFDS Adventures, and his latest series, OTHER WORLDS; as well as a ton of school readers and educational books.

    George Ivanoff has written more than 100 books for kids and teens, including the Gamers trilogy, the interactive You Choose series, the RFDS Adventures, and his latest series, OTHER WORLDS; as well as a ton of school readers and educational books.

  • Jacinta Daniher, Taylor Hampton,

      Audience:
      Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Pre-school age, Childcare
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops
      Home state:
      Victoria (VIC)

      Taylor Hampton is a proud Ngiyampaa/Wiradjuri man and Jacinta Daniher is an early childhood educator. Taylor and Jacinta have a passion for educating young people about Aboriginal Culture. In 2019 they established Birrang Cultural Connections to offer cultural workshops to education settings. They have two children, Ella and Arlo, who . . .

      Taylor Hampton is a proud Ngiyampaa/Wiradjuri man and Jacinta Daniher is an early childhood educator. Taylor and Jacinta have a passion for educating young people about Aboriginal Culture. In 2019 they established Birrang Cultural Connections to offer cultural workshops to education settings. They have two children, Ella and Arlo, who . . .

    • Johnston, Nicky

      • Artist
      • Author
      • Illustrator
      Audience:
      Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Teachers, Parents, Pre-school age, Childcare, Tertiary age
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops, Presentations, Professional development
      Home state:
      Victoria (VIC)

      Nicky is a mum to four boys, a primary educator, an artist, a public speaker, and author and illustrator of children’s books. She is passionate about the importance of teaching resilience and positive emotional well-being in children, and provides teacher and parent professional development seminars demonstrating opportunities to do this . . .

      Nicky is a mum to four boys, a primary educator, an artist, a public speaker, and author and illustrator of children’s books. She is passionate about the importance of teaching resilience and positive emotional well-being in children, and provides teacher and parent professional development seminars demonstrating opportunities to do this . . .

    • Kelly, Bernadette

      • Author
      Audience:
      Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Pre-school age, Childcare, Tertiary age
      Format:
      Talks, Workshops, Presentations
      Home state:
      Victoria (VIC)

      Bernadette has written over 30 fiction and non-fiction books, including the Riding High and the Pony Patch series, which are all about her favourite animals: horses. In 2010 Bernadette was awarded a fellowship from the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust. Bernadette loves visiting schools, doing workshops and talking to kids about her books and . . .

      Bernadette has written over 30 fiction and non-fiction books, including the Riding High and the Pony Patch series, which are all about her favourite animals: horses. In 2010 Bernadette was awarded a fellowship from the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust. Bernadette loves visiting schools, doing workshops and talking to kids about her books and . . .

    • Kerin, Jackie

      • 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 . . .

      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 . . .

    • Kettle, Phil

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

      Phil is best known for his various series including the ever-popular Toocool series (including the Marcy series by Susan Halliday) published by Ford Street, Boyz Rule and Get Real. talks and workshops Phil’s successful ‘The Writer’s Shirt Workshop’ is two hours long, for boys or mixed groups in years 3-6. The ‘shirt’ worn by Phil is key . . .

      Phil is best known for his various series including the ever-popular Toocool series (including the Marcy series by Susan Halliday) published by Ford Street, Boyz Rule and Get Real. talks and workshops Phil’s successful ‘The Writer’s Shirt Workshop’ is two hours long, for boys or mixed groups in years 3-6. The ‘shirt’ worn by Phil is key . . .

    • King, Nadia

      • Author
      Audience:
      Primary age, Secondary age, All ages
      Home state:
      Western Australia (WA)

      Nadia L King is a children’s author and award-winning short story writer. Her picture book, Claire Malone Changes the World, encourages children to advocate for a better world. Her YA novel, Jenna’s Truth, shines a light on cyberbullying. Nadia is an enthusiastic, inspiring speaker. She believes we all have the . . .

      Nadia L King is a children’s author and award-winning short story writer. Her picture book, Claire Malone Changes the World, encourages children to advocate for a better world. Her YA novel, Jenna’s Truth, shines a light on cyberbullying. Nadia is an enthusiastic, inspiring speaker. She believes we all have the . . .

    • Laguna, Ingrid

      • Author
      Audience:
      Primary age, Secondary age, Teachers, Librarians
      Home state:
      Victoria (VIC)

      Ingrid Laguna is an award-winning novelist and educator. Ingrid has published a memoir and numerous books for children. Her work has been published internationally, featured by Reading Australia and given Notable recognition by the CBCA. Ingrid’s writing has featured in various publications, including The Monthly, The Age, Teacher Magazine and . . .

      Ingrid Laguna is an award-winning novelist and educator. Ingrid has published a memoir and numerous books for children. Her work has been published internationally, featured by Reading Australia and given Notable recognition by the CBCA. Ingrid’s writing has featured in various publications, including The Monthly, The Age, Teacher Magazine and . . .

    • Laing, Harry

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

      Harry Laing is a poet, comic performer and creative writing teacher with over 20 years’ experience in schools. His book of poems for 6-12-year-olds, Shoctopus, came out in 2015 and is proving a hit with both kids and teachers. talks and workshops Harry brings energy and a huge sense of fun . . .

      Harry Laing is a poet, comic performer and creative writing teacher with over 20 years’ experience in schools. His book of poems for 6-12-year-olds, Shoctopus, came out in 2015 and is proving a hit with both kids and teachers. talks and workshops Harry brings energy and a huge sense of fun . . .

    • Lane, Cathy

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

      Cathy has written and/or illustrated six picture books including Butterfly Kisses and Knock Knock Who’s There?, written by Mary Small. Recently she redesigned and illustrated Butterfly Kisses as a picture book app for the iPad. Cathy has worked part-time as specialist primary art teacher and design teacher at TAFE. She has presented four solo art exhibitions . . .

      Cathy has written and/or illustrated six picture books including Butterfly Kisses and Knock Knock Who’s There?, written by Mary Small. Recently she redesigned and illustrated Butterfly Kisses as a picture book app for the iPad. Cathy has worked part-time as specialist primary art teacher and design teacher at TAFE. She has presented four solo art exhibitions . . .

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