On-demand workshops for ages 5 to 14+.
Bringing purpose to writing.
Join Australia's best-loved authors!
Book ONE workshop and get the primary school series at no extra cost!*
*access high school series for an extra $2 per student.
Join Jackie French
Australian Children’s Laureate and best-selling author will model techniques for recounting a story.
This workshop will appeal to animal lovers and teachers wanting students to engage with one of the country’s most renowned children’s authors.
- Writing types: creative, descriptive, persuasive, informative.
- Perfect for: students who love animals and need practice recounting stories.
Join Kirli Saunders
Join award-winning Gunai writer and artist, Kirli Saunders for her Visual Poetry workshop.
Kirli will guide students through tailored poetry and visual arts exercises, unpacking this year’s Reconciliation theme: Be Brave. Make Change.
- Writing types: creative, descriptive, persuasive, informative.
- Perfect for: visual learners, budding poets, Reconciliation Week.
Join Deborah Abela
Deb will show kids how to bring their writing to life. Fix that boring sentence! Write a great beginning to a book….
Students will look at word choice and see how the way we say things can have a big impact on writing.
- Writing types: sentences and editing, descriptive, persuasive, informative.
- Perfect for: motivating students to edit and improve their work
School options
Homeschool options
Each workshop includes:
- A live, interactive, online session.
- James Foley illustrating the key skills and concepts in real time.
- On-demand access to the full recording until 30 Sept 2022.
- Writing Challenges (via micro videos) encouraging students to draft a response.
- Student Writing Journal (30+ pages).
- 10 writing activities (printable & digital).
- Teacher resources with syllabus links.
Character Fusions. What a character can and can’t do.
- Writing Types: imaginative, descriptive.
- Perfect for: ages 7-10, character description and illustration.
** As a teacher, author and comedian, Oliver skillfully shares his knowledge of writing with teachers & students.
Characters. Complications and overcoming obstacles.
- Writing Types: imaginative, informative, persuasive.
- Perfect for: ages 5-8, developing characters.
** James’ book Stellarphant is short-listed for CBCA Picture Book of the Year. James illustrates in every author workshop.
BONUS: access ALL primary school workshops & resources at NO EXTRA COST.
CHOOSE from 15+ live and /or on-demand workshops from the primary school series.
(Optional: add the 6 high school workshops for just $2 per student - great for extension.)
DISCOVER a year of resources, writing activities and student workbooks.
WRITE with Australian authors & publish your original work for CBCA Book Week.
Calendar
5 to 8 years program
7 to 10 years program
10 to 14 years program
High School
More than a festival!
Sample Resources
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.
Flexibility
Live for classrooms
( via zoom)
( via zoom)
Live for homeschooling
( via youtube)
On-demand access to all workshops
Writing resources online and printable
Students create and publish their writing
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