Imagine That!

We all know authors use their imaginations when they write a story but … what is our imagination? Where do ideas come from? And how can we use our own imagination to have ideas for stories?

A lively and interactive workshop that involves Jo showing students how she uses her imagination when she writes picture books and how easily kids can use their imaginations too!

Suitable for Prep to Year 3

45 – 60 mins

How To Write Like Broccoli

It’s hard to find a kid that’s never tried to persuade Mum or Dad to let them stay up later. Or convinced them to buy them an ice cream. Kids are great at being persuasive in person. But what about on the page?

A fun and interactive workshop that starts with Jo reading ‘Dear Broccoli’, then takes students on a search for all the persuasive tools and tricks that Broccoli and Frank employ in their letters and ends with students writing a persuasive letter of their own.

Suitable for Year 2 to Year 6

45 – 60 mins

Writing is Rewriting

It’s surprising how many kids think that writing is a natural talent, not a skill that can be learned. In this workshop, Jo shows students how writing is no different to riding a bike, learning an instrument or kicking goals. No one gets it right first time round, even the professionals. Like any craft or skill - writing takes practice.

An engaging and interactive session where Jo shares tips, tricks and reveals the number of drafts she writes for each of her books. (Spoiler alert.) It’s a lot!

Suitable for Year 3 to Year 6

45 – 60 mins