Cameron Stelzer

Cameron Stelzer

Queensland

Speaker type

  • Author
  • Illustrator / Designer
  • Virtual visits
available for virtual visits

Cameron is a highly booked speaker in schools throughout Australia, bringing a wealth of experience, passion and creativity to each day.

Cameron is well known for his ability to engage students and move them to a higher and more sophisticated level of creativity in their writing and illustration. Along with a good dash of humour, excitement, and enthusiasm, Cameron’s workshops engage even the most reluctant writers.

Cameron’s extensive qualifications include a Doctorate of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Graduate Diploma in Education.
After living in many places around Australia (and overseas), Cameron now happily resides next to state forest in Queensland with his wife, three daughters and the occasional visiting wallabies.

Books

A full time author since 2004, Cameron has a passion for creating exciting children’s books and inventing wonderful and appealing characters.

Cameron’s internationally award-winning Pie Rats series of illustrated novels are enthralling reads for children age 8+. Woven throughout the witty text and detailed illustrations, are messages of hope, perseverance, loyalty, friendship and the importance of family. As a mentor, these are messages that Cameron brings into his workshops with students.

The Scallywags series, are humorous, illustrated chapter books for middle primary years, and a spin-off series to Cameron’s multi-award winning Pie Rats series. Get ready for fun, zany adventures!

The six books in Cameron’s Stroogle series use enchanting rhyme and vivid watercolour illustrations to bring the stories to life.

Cameron’s how-to-draw publications give students a hands-on opportunity to create their own characters for stories. 

Program for schools

Cameron works with all primary school grades. He inspires and engages children through large group presentations as well as smaller, hands-on workshops. Cameron also runs tailored NAPLAN writing preparation workshops with Year 3 - 6 students.
He uses exciting visuals, captivating stories and humorous anecdotes to explore story planning, character creation, writing and illustration. Cameron is known for his ability to develop a rapport with students and match each workshop to the age group perfectly.
Cameron is flexible and more than happy to adapt presentations to accommodate a school’s requirements. He provides outstanding pre-visit support, ensuring each school visit is a valuable and memorable experience.
To view more information about books and workshops, please view the link on the right of this page.

Visit Cameron’s comprehensive workshops website for full information www.drcameron.com.au

Testimonials

  • Cameron worked well with each year level. His workshops were fun and engaging and age level appropriate. The students really enjoyed their time with him.

    St John's Primary School - November, 2022

    St John's Primary School - November, 2022
    Cameron Stelzer
  • Cameron and his wife Jenny were very thorough in the lead up to his visit, with detailed emails about how to make the most of his visit. They were very easy to deal with and all emails were responded to promptly. Cameron easily managed the student groups (Prep - Year 2) and his presentations engaged the students, especially the illustration aspect of his presentation.

    St Agatha's Primary School - August, 2017

    St Agatha's Primary School - August, 2017
    Cameron Stelzer
  • Cameron more than met our expectations. Would definitely book him again. The presentation was fantastic and he provided updates about his presentation for our newsletter, which was incredibly helpful.

    Kuraby State School - August, 2017

    Kuraby State School - August, 2017
    Cameron Stelzer
  • Cameron Stelzer's visit to our school exceeded expectations. He inspired many of the students with his talents in writing and illustrating. He interacted with the students very positively, and willingly gave time during his breaks to talk to individual students.

    Cameron Stelzer - Thornlands State School, August, 2015.

    Cameron Stelzer - Thornlands State School, August, 2015.
    Cameron Stelzer
  • Our students enjoyed listening to Dr. Cameron Stelzer. They were so enthusiastic that students showed their younger brothers and sisters how to draw some of the characters at home. Cameron obviously made a great impact. An overwhelming number of students came in with book orders and I have a reserve list waiting for the library copies.
    I would definitely recommend Cameron to other schools.


    Cameron Stelzer - Northpine Christian College, September, 2014.

    Cameron Stelzer - Northpine Christian College, September, 2014.
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