Siggo shared what it's like to work as a professional illustrator and gave students a step-by-step look at how characters are created-from loose sketches to fully expressive drawings. He had the kids laughing, thinking, and most importantly, drawing. Every pupil got involved, and the results were amazing. Students explored how to show emotion through facial features, played with proportions, and even created their own original characters. The excitement and focus in the room was a joy to see.

Sarah was fabulous! Her presentation was jam packed full of useful information and I have had lots of positive feedback from everyone who attended.

The students and teachers were very impressed with Peter and should funds allow, we would like to have him back again next year.

Thanks - easy to work with, and great suggestions of speakers that might suit us.

Fantastic connection to the students, very easy going and such a humble man.

The session was amazing… the feedback from the kids has been super positive. Deb proved to them that IDEAS for writing are right before their eyes! She was absolutely fabulous – we are all eagerly awaiting the next book!

You have done a fabulous job. The boys and I am certain that you will be responsible for the conversion of some of the boys from non-readers to keen readers and future writers. Copies of Moonshadow are flying out the library as I write. Once again, from Iona, a very sincere thank you for the wonderful author in residence week. I know that your presentations and workshops resonated with our students. Wishing you all the very best and hope to see you again soon.

Thanks for a truly fabulous CCLC in 2012. We were so thrilled with the response to your sessions and so grateful for all the energy and passion you devoted to each of the workshops you conducted.

Chris was animated, he talked about his experiences as a young immigrant and challenges he faced. I sent him the Unit task sheet, and he explained points of view, settings, themes and characters. Chris was asked a question about AI, and he said that AI isn’t emotive and he talked about writing from the heart. I believe the students received valuable content that will assist them in their writing task.

Vikki is engaging and inspirational. She filled the children with enthusiasm and wonder, helping them to think in new ways. She connected her own childhood with her writing, inspiring the children to use their personal experiences in creative ways.

Annie was one of the absolutely superlative presenters at our literature carnival this year. As a group, they expanded the students munitions of creativity and were very well received by all staff. Their presentations were highly engaging as they were diverse. Students had a full immersion into the world of the writer, storyteller and illustrator. I personally wish to express my gratitude to their unbounding energy and galvanising a week of learning and fun into the minds of our students and tea [...]

The Meanjin writers' camp hosted Dimity Powell recently. Dimity was fabulous and positive feedback was received. The students were very happy.