Chrissy’s book ‘The Magic of Boxes’ complimented our Prep literacy unit perfectly. The students loved the story, especially the repetitious phrasing, and it sparked their imagination to imagine and then create. Chrissy was able to engage the students and use her magic story telling techniques, singing, student actions to interact with the story and props, to keep the students engaged.

We had Sophie with a small group - what a delight! She was so warm and receptive- the content was fantastic for developing writing skill. I would definitely recommend Sophie to other Schools.

Easy to book and great communication

We were really pleased with Kate Hunter’s presentations. She met the needs of our Year 8s and Year 11s very well. The students enjoyed her presentations, and really appreciated her real world experience in advertising, journalism and media. We would be very happy to engage Kate again next year.

Andrew's visit last week was a very positive experience for all involved. He has such a calm, relaxed and informative manner with the students!

o I was so happy to have Zewlan emcee at 2 of my book launches. She is warm and engaging, was well-prepared with questions and extremely confident in her presentation. I have no doubt that she would be a popular choice for teachers and classrooms due to her passion for children's literature, the breadth of her knowledge and also her personal life experience (Zewlan is also a GP, surgical assistant and bibliotherapist, so she has lots of offer in terms of inspiration for young minds!) She is also [...]

This workshop was exceptional. I loved the content and it has let me wanting to know more. Yvonne is a wonderful presenter: engaging, energetic, passionate, experienced, wise. Thank you.

Nikki's performance was very engaging, with a variety of activities to keep the children occupied. The children were heard discussing it throughout the day, and the fun they had.

As a writer, Donna is able to model the writing process and facilitate writing workshops for children of all ages, scaffolding their writing with simple and effective steps towards creativity. Her books will delight young children, and also have applications for further learning for older students. As an academic, Donna has the ability to challenge educational professionals with her insights into curriculum development and literacy education. Donna brings an energy and passion to her presenta [...]

Thank you for the day you spent at Chisholm. The kids all enjoyed their time with you and found your stories interesting and engaging. The feedback from teachers has also been very positive, especially in relation to your ability to relate to the students. The English HOD was interested in getting you back in the future!

As part of our Imaginative Writing unit, we interviewed Australian children’s author, Jess Galatola about her relevant and timely children’s book, ‘Some Families Change’. This book was a wonderful read and a totally engaging juncture for our students as it brought the curriculum to life. Jess provided so many purposeful and practical strategies to our young and aspiring writers.

Fantastic professional advice Lots of very relevant information Great learning event Knowledgeable and authentic presenter Very informative and information useful. Presenter did a super job with delivery information. Realistic and very comprehensive but at the same time quite encouraging. Duncan is such a great presenter - he shares his knowledge & experience without seeming pretentious despite the fact that he is quite successful. The presenter was funny, informative and entertaining. He [...]

On behalf of Graceville SS and the Year 5 cohort I just wanted to say a big thank you for your wonderful writing workshop on Friday. It was exactly what we were hoping for and more. Your delivery of information and ideas really helped the children understand the importance of authorship and creative writing. The students also gained a lot of insight in to how they themselves could become effective writers. By giving them the opportunity to put pen to paper, the workshop was so successful, an [...]