In this issue:

Christmas Greetings

This will be our last e-Bulletin for 2019. On behalf of the Speakers Ink Team thank you one and all for continuing to support Speakers Ink and the fabulous speakers we have the privilege to represent.

Your continued support has ensured another growth year enabling more authors, illustrators and other speakers to be connected with more students than ever before - always our number one priority!

Moving into 2020 be sure to check out our full list of speakers - we have added quite a few new members to our family.

Speakers Ink will be moving into holiday mode from December 16, however we will still be checking emails - it may just take a little longer to respond to enquiries.  So, please don't hesitate to make contact if you have a speaking need for 2020.

We wish you all the best for the remainder of 2019 and look forward to working with you again in 2020.

Happy Holidays to you all!

Rate Increase for 2020

Beat the Rate Increase and Win Books for your Library!

As an incentive to beat the rate increase, Speakers Ink is offering you the opportunity to win a "Mystery Bundle" of books for your Library.  Any 2020 booking secured during Term 4 of 2019 will not only be costed at current rates, but will also put you in the running to win the "Mystery Bundle". Contact Speakers Ink today - winner will be announced at the start of the 2020 school year.

Voices on the Move 

Deborah Abela and Gus Gordon each have one day left on their 2020 Qld tours - Friday 4 September. Book now to beat the rate increase. 

Deb was captivating as she shared her stories and the inspiration for her books. Her extension writing workshop had our students creating fantastic stories and most disappointed when the home time bell rang. We have had a constant wait list of students wanting to borrow her books. I would highly recommend Deb for author visits. - Holy Family School

Gus Gordon was fabulous today! The children and teachers are still talking about his visit! - St. John Vianney


Of course, we have a number of inspiring speakers visiting to Brisbane and elsewhere over the coming months - check out all the up-to-date details on our Touring Speakers page.

The Spotlight is on James Roy

James Roy is the award-winning author of twenty incredibly successful books for children and young adults. James has always had a strong desire to write for teens believing that while young adult readers can be tough critics, they respond very positively to sincerity, authenticity, and quality stories featuring strong, well-constructed characters. James’ visit met expectations and beyond. Everything James had to share was greatly received by staff and students. I would definitely recommend him.  - Rainworth State School  James will be in FNQ during the week of 2 March and is available for bookings at that time.

Congratulations Kathy Hoopmann

Kathy Hoopmann's book, All Birds Have Anxiety has been shortlisted for the ALCS Educational Writers Award in the UK. This book has already had international acclaim as the 2018 Charlie Waller Memorial Award Opt-in Book (UK) (1000 copies given away to promote awareness of mental illness); it was shortlisted for the 2018 The People’s Book Prize (UK); it won a silver medal in the 2018 Nautilus Award (US) for Children’s Illustrated Non-fiction: and in 2017 won a silver medal in the Living Now Awards (US) for a Children’s Picture Book.

The Last Word

Hugh Lunn has been busy. Check out State of Origin the Musical:
 

Dates for your Diary

“Let the wild rumpus start!”—Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Margie, Jan, Lia, Rob and James