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 Welcome
Have you updated our contact details? The 1300 number has now been disconnected: our new easy-to-remember local number is:
07-30408-INK(465)
Wherever you are, you can now also make direct contact with us via a Skype Call - search for [email protected] and add Speakers Ink as a contact.
If there is anything at all we can do to help you secure vibrant speakers, please don't hesitate to make contact through our website.
Voices on the Move
These Speakers Inkers will be on the move during May and June. For more details about where they will be and how to book, visit us here.
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"The visit by Samantha wheeler to our school exceeded our expectations. Samantha was a highly engaging speaker for our Year 2s and 3s. She interacted with the children on a personal level, and gave extra time during her breaks to talk to individual children who were inspired by her.
I would be very pleased to have Samantha back in our school for another visit."
- Thornlands State School, August, 2015 |
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"Chris exceeded my expectations. Booking an unknown author from interstate is always a bit of a gamble, but Chris’ professionalism and knowledge of his craft were outstanding. The teachers and boys from the ELC were most impressed!"
- St Peter's College, SA - October 2016 |
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"Thank you for recommending Julie for this year’s Literature Festival Day. It was a huge success and we have had wonderful feedback from students and teachers.
‘Thank you Julie for such a great day. The girls and teachers thoroughly enjoyed your sessions, it was wonderful to hear them speak so positively about the tips and drafting skills you shared."
- St. Aidan's Anglican Girls' School, August, 2012 |
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"Thanks so much for the wonderful performance last Friday. So many positive comments (and that was just the teachers).
I don't think the kids have enjoyed a more entertaining session. One staff member said it was the best show we've ever had."
Glenvale State School, Toowoomba, September, 2011 |
 Holiday Fun
Brian Falkner is an award-winning author and writing coach and also a much loved Speakers Inker! Brian is hosting
'Write Like an Author', a fun holiday camp for young writers, aged 9 to 14 years.
Held in a fun and supportive setting, this camp will see children create, develop and write awesome stories alongside Brian!
Creative writing is a great way for children to use their imagination and help develop self-confidence and identity.
Over four jam-packed days, children will develop their writing skills and discover how they too can write like a professional author!
Brian will show children the tricks of the trade and be on hand to answer any questions and offer one-on-one guidance.
Any child who enjoys creative writing will be sure to love this special school holiday camp. Not only will they be able to focus on their writing, they will also make new friends!
"Brian Falkner was absolutely awesome. His 'StorySports' session was a huge hit with all of our parents, students and staff who attended. I would definitely book Brian again and can recommend him to other schools. He had a real knack of engaging with our boys, which is why we invited him for Book Week in 2015 & 2016" - St. Joseph's Nudgee College, August, 2016
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The Spotlight
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 is on Cori Brooke 
Cori Brooke is the author of Fearless with Dad (New Frontier 2015, illustrated by Giuseppe Poli) and Max & George (Penguin 2013, illustrated by Sue deGennaro).
Cori has always loved writing and is passionate about picture books and their ability to drive and encourage the imagination and creativity of both children and adults. Cori spends a lot of time reading children's picture books to her son (and to herself). Cori enjoys public speaking and loves reading Max & George - and other favourite stories - to groups of children. She also loves speaking to children about writing children's picture books (and anything else they might want to talk about) and she can tailor school visits to the age of the class or classes. The key theme in Max & George is that no matter who you are or where you go in life, you will always make a friend and Cori would like every child to know this, understand it and feel comforted by it.
To book Cori or any of our wonderful speakers for your school or library, please visit our website: Speakers Ink.
What to do with culled books...
Are you a librarian or TL who culls and then is stuck for where to send the books? Well, BookLInks has an idea: Joy Vardy, an old friend of Narelle Oliver's, is setting up a Library, Books for Bhutan, in Narelle's memory. Click on the links for all the details, and if you can make a contribution to help ship all the books to Bhutan, then please help.
Congratulations to...
Oodles of Utils
Do children play games when they come in to your library? Perhaps they might be interested in Oodles of Utils, a new game of life choices and trade-offs developed by Briar Willard and Luigi Pameijer. The goal of Oodles of Utils is to have fun and discuss priorities. It can be played at a number of different levels, so suits a range of age groups.
What's On
Sandie, Helen, Margie, Anna, Jan, Rob and James
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