When learning meets storytelling, magic happens.

After joining the Deadly Writing Festival – a collaboration between Littlescribe and Dream Big Education & Wellbeing Consulting – with author and DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, the Year 5 students of Jannali Public School became published authors through Littlescribe’s national literacy and publishing program.

Reckless Reptiles is a vibrant, collaborative exploration of Australia’s most extraordinary creatures – where science meets culture and creativity sparks discovery.

Each student selected a reptile, researched its biology and behaviour, and wrote through the lens of Littlescribe’s DEEPER™ writing model: Draft, Elevate, Edit, Publish, Evaluate, Reflect. The result is a classroom masterpiece blending:

Scientific inquiry and factual accuracy

Creative writing and visual literacy

Cultural understanding through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge

Environmental awareness linked to sustainability and conservation

As an exemplar of student writing, Reckless Reptiles embodies Littlescribe’s mission: to connect creativity, curriculum, and community through story.

Perfect for NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation, or everyday literacy learning – this book is proof that great stories start in the classroom.