Oliver Phommavanh
Every game starts as a story, let’s write one together… the best thing about Littlescribe is I get to read your story.
Oliver Phommavanh is a Thai-Australian who loves to make people laugh on the page as a children’s author or on stage as a comedian. He uses his experience as a primary school teacher to inspire kids to write funny all across Australia and Asia. He loves eating burgers and playing his Nintendo Switch. His latest book is Don’t Follow Vee, along with other renowned titles such Thai-riffic!, Con-nerd, The Other Christy and Natural Born Loser.
Oliver's programs
Oliversaurus
Age: 5-8 years
Writing focus: Narrative, Comic Book, Humour
Story starter
Description
Oliver invites your students to write the rest of the story. He is encouraging students to have fun writing about what could happen if a dinosaur decided to come to school for the day. What kinds of trouble, problems, danger, and complications could occur in this story? What could go wrong? Hopefully a lot!
Student work
Zapgeto!
Age: 7-10 years
Writing focus: Narrative, Comic Book, Humour
Story starter
Description
Oliver shares his teaching ideas and writing techniques, and is encouraging students to have fun writing about a new gaming gadget device that has never been tested. What kinds of events and mishaps could occur in this story? What could go wrong? How will your students make it right? They are the co-authors and they decide what happens next!
Student work
Slushed!
Age: 9-12 years
Writing focus: Narrative, Comic Book, Humour
Story starter
Description
Oliver is inviting your students to write the rest of the story. He is encouraging students to have fun writing a story about two friends who decide to challenge each other. What could go wrong? What language do they use, why is that a problem? How will your students make it right?
Student work
What's included
For Students and Teachers:
- One printed 12-page A5 book per student
- Videos from author
- The story starter
- Writing program, linked to the curriculum
- Reference to quality text and research
- A digital book per student for life
Pricing
Price per student licence:
- 1 – 99 = $19.80
- 100 – 499 = $17.60
- 500 or more = $16.50
Every digital book can also create digital classroom libraries and bookclubs for parents to enjoy.
