Author Talks & Workshops
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Meet the AuthorThis talk is suitable for Middle, Upper Primary and Secondary Students, and covers my writing journey, including why I choose to write both memoir and fiction about Cystic Fibrosis.
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Salty: a Mask, a Mystery and Mighty WordsTake a deep dive into Salty, where history, mystery, and language entwine. This talk explores an iconic Australian relic, Ned Kelly’s death mask, while delighting audiences with archaic words. Does anyone else love a good scurryfunge? (No it’s not the plague and I’ll bet you’ve done at least one scurryfunge in your life!)
Plus, students will pick up an insight into what it’s REALLY like to live with cystic fibrosis—which has been woven thoughtfully and authentically into Salty’s storyline. |
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Pepsi the 'Perfect' Puppy — the Real Pepsi Parsons StoryThis presentation focuses on the real stories behind Pepsi the Problem Puppy and is suitable for Primary Students.
Includes visual literacy and 'make your own Pepsi' activity for younger students. A Class Set of Pepsi the Problem Puppy is available for loan prior to this talk subject to availability. |
Writing Workshops
From Life to Fiction
Explores ways students can take real events and use them in their creative writing.
Button Story
Students write their own story using a button as a visual guide along with guided prompts.
Explores ways students can take real events and use them in their creative writing.
Button Story
Students write their own story using a button as a visual guide along with guided prompts.