In this issue:
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 Welcome
Visiting authors and illustrators bring much more than great stories and illustrations to your school or library. They bring a priceless connection between the creator and their readership that both inspires and nurtures childhood literacy and writing skills.
Don’t take our word for it … book a speaker today and see this yourself.
Explore our full list of Speakers on our website - Speakers Ink.
Want to make a booking? Complete the online booking form today.
CBCA 2017 Book Week
Started planning for Book Week? Already have everything sorted? If not, it's never too late to book fabulous engaging speakers to present to your students. Contact Speakers Ink today to enquire about the endless possibilities for your upcoming 2017 Book Week celebrations.
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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Samantha Wheeler
"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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Julie Fison
"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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Michael Salmon
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
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The Spotlight
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 is on Darren Groth 
Darren Groth is a Vancouver author and citizen of Canada, having moved from his native Australia in 2007. His novels include Kindling and the highly acclaimed YA work, Are You Seeing Me?. His new novel, titled Exchange of Heart in AUS/NZ, will be published August 2017. In CAN/US, the book will be released October 2017 under the title Munro vs. the Coyote.
Darren was the winner of the 2016 Adelaide Festival Award for Young Adult Literature and has been a finalist in numerous other prestigious prizes including the CBCA Book of the Year (Australia), the Prime Minister's Literary Awards (Australia), the Governor General's Literary Awards (Canada) and the BC Book Prizes (Canada).
For fun, he watches 'American Ninja Warrior' with his beautiful Canadian wife and eats at Fatburger with his wondrous fifteen year old twins.
Testimonial
It was so great to have Darren come to visit our classes…Darren was engaging, inspiring and certainly knowledgeable about his craft. He read from his book, talked about the characters he created and shared bits from his personal life too. Darren was comedic, which always captivates kids, and summarized his presentation through a game. They loved it. We’d love to have him back.
Laura Secord Elementary
To book Darren or any of our wonderful speakers for your school or library, please visit our website: Speakers Ink.
Congratulations to...
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Deborah Abela who has released her first picture book called, Wolfie, An Unlikely Hero, to great acclaim. Wolfie is sick of being labelled as big and bad and for once, just ONCE, would love to be the hero.
"a great read for children 9 years and upwards." - OZ-TLnet
"This is an inspirational story." - Barbara Braxton T/L
"...a spirited, exciting and heart-warming story that is sure to be enjoyed by young readers" - Buzzwords
Congratulations also to all those authors, illustrators and poets whose works have been nominated and shortlisted for many literary awards up and down the country - the YABBAs, BILBYs, REAL, CBCA, Queensland Literary Award, Prime Minister's Literary Awards and the list goes on. We are very fortunate to have such a breadth of talented creators in Children's Literature, many of whom are represented on the list at Speaker's Ink!!!
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What's On
“Books let you fight dragons, meet the love of your life, travel to faraway lands and laugh alongside friends, all within their pages. They’re an escape that brings you home.” – @betterbybooks
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Helen, Margie, Anna, Jan, Rob and James
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