Mick Elliott
Mick Elliott is an acclaimed author, illustrator, TV producer, screenwriter and literacy ambassador whose books have been published in six international territories.
He has written and illustrated picture books, junior fiction and middle grade series with Hachette, Walker Books and Scholastic. His debut series, THE TURNERS was nominated for an Aurealis Award and features on the NSW Premiers’ Reading Challenge. His picture book MUMS AND MOGS won a prestigious cover design award at the Whitsunday Writers Festival.
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His latest book, URANUS FC, a graphic novel about a soccer team in space debuts in May 2026, just in time for the FIFA World Cup. It is the first in a brand-new series from Scholastic
Mick has written and produced acclaimed children’s shows for the ABC, Nickelodeon, the Sesame Workshop and Channel TEN.
He has presented talks and workshops at hundreds of schools and festivals all across Australia, delighting young readers with his high-energy, interactive sessions which celebrate storytelling, comic illustration and creativity. He is a passionate believer that every child has a right to creative expression.
Mick has presented keynote speeches, panels and writing/illustration workshops to adults, TLs and corporate events. He is a judge and ambassador the Kids’ Cancer Project WRITE A BOOK IN A DAY initiative.
SCHOOL PRESENTATION SUMMARY
AUTHOR TALK
45/60/90 minute format. Audiences of 30+ Requires AV for Powerpoint presentation.
Enter the imagination of best-selling author, illustrator and kids’ TV producer Mick Elliott as he reveals his secrets for creating characters and twisted tales that readers adore in books like The Turners, Squidge Dibley, Mr Duckins’ Chickens, Grandmas in Grand Cars and his new graphic novel, URANUS FC.
This dynamic, interactive session is an opportunity for kids to hear first-hand from one of Australia’s funniest and most energetic storytellers as he recounts the chaotic creative processes behind his books.
Along the way, young readers will discover many tips and tricks for telling stories of their own. There might even be live drawings and prizes!
Age-appropriate versions of this presentation are available for stages 1 – 4.
CARTOON CHARACTER DRAWING WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
30 / 45 / 60 minute format. Recommended for ages 6 – 12. Audiences of up to 30. Requires AV for Powerpoint presentation.
Everyone can draw! But most of us think we are terrible at it. WRONG!
In this fun and free-wheeling cartooning workshop, Mick Elliott encourages students to reconsider what they believe about their drawing skills and to learn how easy it is to create a cartoon character with just a few dots and
dashes.
All that’s required is pen, paper and imagination.
WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
45 minute / 60 minute formats. Recommended for ages 8 – 13. Audiences of up to 30. Requires AV for Powerpoint presentation.
Everyone has a story to tell. In this fast-paced writing workshop, author Mick Elliott shares his top tips for creating great stories, including naming characters, creating the story engine, exploring language and hooking the reader.
The workshop includes a range of quick activities to inspire young writers.
WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT? No problem! Mick can formulate a presentation that covers the specific theme or topic area you need for your school or festival!
MICK ALSO PRESENTS SESSIONS FOR GROWN-UPS on creativity, writing for kids, working in children’s TV and much more!
Testimonials
'Thank you so much for visiting - all the students and staff loved it! I can't keep your books on the shelf this week - you're very popular here now!
St. Monica's Primary School - 2025'Thank you so much for your visit - the students loved it and your books are in high circulation. We would be very happy to recommend you to any library!!
Central Coast Grammar School - 2025Thanks again for a great visit to our school. The kids are still talking about it and all your books are flying off the shelves in the library!
Vardys Road Public School - 2025Thank you for your incredible presentations for our students. They were very well received by students and teachers alike. Every one of your books were gone from the library by the afternoon and taken home by the students.
St. Therese School - 2025
Uranus FC Book 1
Mr Duckins' Chickens
Grandmas in Grand Cars
Mums and dogs
Dads and dogs
Squidge Dibley Destroys Everything
Squidge Dibley Destroys the Galaxy
Squidge Dibley Destroys History
Squidge Dibley Destroys the School
Fully Doomed
Camp Freakout
The Turners
The Scorpion Plan
New South Wales
Speaker type
- Author
- Illustrator / Designer
- Storyteller / Performer
- Cartoonist
- Motivational
Audience
- Prep - Year 2
- Year 3-6
- Adult
- Teachers/PD