- Programs and events that inspire students to write.
- Resources for educators to teach and model writing.
- Tools to create and share student writing.
Programs for Educators
Australia’s largest online, interactive writing festival for schools. 15 author workshops, available live and on-demand plus a year of writing resources.
An exclusive program writing a book with an author, with lessons plans, videos and resources.
Get started by transforming existing work into books, calendars and cards.
The 2024 Mini-Writing Festival line up so far...
“It is the most brilliant festival! So much more is gained I think than at other events. Many, many congratulations – today was wonderful! Jackie French
I loved it all! This is my first year of teaching and I, as well my students learnt new skills.”
Roisin Mcnaughton, Teacher Wallacia Public School, NSW
I thoroughly enjoyed the festival, it helped build teacher capacity, inspired students to read some books from unknown authors and inspired them to write for purpose! “
Emily Edwards, Karoonda Area School SA
Absolutely loved it! … not only inspired my students to write more creatively but inspired my teaching.”
Deborah Hansen, King’s Baptist Grammar School, Wynn Vale, SA.
The Mini-Writing Festival
A writing program and festival all-in-one.
- Choose from 15+ live and /or on-demand author workshops.
- Discover a year of resources, writing activities and student workbooks
- Write with Australian authors and publish your original work for CBCA Book Week.
Resources released: Term 1, 2024.
Live festival starts: 5th August, 2024.
I can highly recommend the online version through Littlescribe. It is highly professional and provides schools with an incredible array of resources for writing. Every school should subscribe. “
Lynn Scanes, Teacher Cowan Public School, NSW
The Book Creation Program
Bring students' writing to life.
Book creation
- Book creation guides
- Write + draft + review + edit
- Upload work
- Publish + print + share
- Create digital and print libraries
Create an account, digital books and projects for free!
The best memory I have of kindergarten is writing a book with Littlescribe.”
Amerla’s Student Reflection, Revesby Public School, NSW
The Co-Author Program
Students are readers, writers, co-authors.
- Australian children's authors write the start of a story.
- Students write the rest of the story.
- Students plan, write and edit their book.
- Lesson plans, videos, resources and worksheets.
- Each student's book is published digitally and printed.
- Choose from over 20 authors including Jackie French, Andrew Daddo, Deborah Abela, James Foley - read the full list.
I love The Co-author Program. The lesson plans are easy to follow and every activity can be differentiated. The whole program is so engaging for my students. And the best part is when they receive their own copy of the book they have created.”
Trinity Hook, Nords Wharf Public School, NSW
AnnualScribe
Connect and combine the best of our programs
- The Mini-Writing Festival
- Book Week Resources that help students plan, write and edit their book.
- Teacher Writing Toolkit.
- Unlimited access to create, publish and share projects.
- Each student's book is published digitally and printed.
- The Co-author Program. Students write an original 12-page book with an Australian author. Choose from over 20 authors including Jackie French, Andrew Daddo, Deborah Abela and James Foley - read the full list and find out more
Create an inspired, collaborative classroom with a mixture of rich, original resources, exclusive programs and interactive activities that connect to the curriculum.
In my 20 years of teaching, I have never seen a literacy program have such an impact.”
Becky Ward, Koputaroa School, New Zealand.
Teacher Writing Toolkit
Assign, review and track student writing.
- DailyScribe. A singular lesson - one for everyday of the year.
- WeeklyScribe. A set of sequential lessons based on a theme or specific literacy skills.
- MiniReview. An assessment and review tool for teachers with a series of mini assessment tasks for narrative and persuasive writing.
- Visual, written or audio stimulus used in each activity.
- Linked to curriculum.
- Digitally assign activities, students record their response, and teachers provide feedback.
- Printable and digital resources and activities.
Teacher Writing Toolkit
View Sample ActivityThe reach of the session and activities goes far beyond the festival itself – 6 weeks later and I am still drawing on what we learnt.”
Mitchell Allen, Teacher Bletchington Public School, NSW
Teacher Writing Toolkit
An adaptable toolkit of writing activities, prompts, resources, worksheets and assessments – for every day of the year.
Mini-Review
Assessment tasks for narrative or persuasive writing – review, respond, assess.
Who would you like to read your writing?
The Story Starter Wall is an online space for students to share original writing. Be Inspired!
“Our students were thoroughly engaged in each session and could hardly contain themselves so they could get into their stories.”
Joan Reeves, Nangus Public School, NSW
AnnualScribe
Connect and combine the best of our programs
Create an inspired, collaborative classroom with a mixture of rich, original resources, exclusive programs and interactive activities that connect to the curriculum.
- The Mini-Writing Festival.
- Book Week Resources that help students plan, write and edit their book.
- Teacher Writing Toolkit.
- Unlimited access to create, publish and share projects.
- Each student's book is published digitally and printed.
- The Co-author Program. Students write an original 12-page book with an Australian author. Choose from over 20 authors including Jackie French, Andrew Daddo, Deborah Abela and James Foley - read the full list and find out more.
“In my 20 years of teaching, I have never seen a literacy program have such an impact.”
Becky Ward, Koputaroa School, New Zealand.
Teacher Writing Toolkit
Assign, review and track student writing.
Create an inspired, collaborative classroom with a mixture of rich, original resources, exclusive programs and interactive activities that connect to the curriculum.
- DailyScribe. A singular lesson - one for everyday of the year.
- WeeklyScribe. A set of sequential lessons based on a theme or specific literacy skills.
- MiniReview. An assessment and review tool for teachers with a series of mini assessment tasks for narrative and persuasive writing.
- Visual, written or audio stimulus used in each activity.
- Linked to curriculum.
- Digitally assign activities, students record their response, and teachers provide feedback.
- Printable and digital resources and activities.
The best memory I have of kindergarten is writing a book with Littlescribe.”
Amerla’s Student Reflection, Revesby Public School, NSW
Create your own printable projects
Bring students' writing to life.
- Create digital projects.
- Print projects including books, cards and calendars.
- Create a digital library of writing projects.
- Create a bookclub.
- Create individual or collaborative projects.
- Share in classroom libraries and with parents.
“The best memory I have of kindergarten is writing a book with Littlescribe.” Amerla’s Student Reflection, Revesby Public School, NSW
