Deborah trained as a teacher before producing and writing childrens tv at network ten. Mick is available for bookstore visits, festival sessions, author talks at schools years 4 7, creative writing workshops and comic illustration demonstrations for. Harry laing is a poet, childrens author, creative writing teacher and comic performer. I have a passion for poetry, comic performance and for teaching. Paul owns the childrens bookshop, established in 1971, which is the oldest specialist childrens bookshop in nsw australia. I will be invading brisbane book week this year monday the 22nd to friday the 26th of august. If youre interested in making a submission, please ensure you read this agencys guidance carefully first. Her speaking engagements are represented by the childrens bookshop speakers agency and speakers ink. Author visits queensland school library association. The childrens bookshop speakers agency is a leading booking agent representing some of australias most dynamic and engaging children s authors and illustrators. We represent some of australias most engaging childrens authors and illustrators. To enquire about school visits, please contact the childrens bookshop speakers agency. Now based in glebe, we provide books and authors for schools, host book events and more.
This is a fastpaced historical fiction novel set in early twentieth century paris during the floods. Our strength has always been the expert advice provided by the dedicated and enthusiastic staff who enjoy finding. Louise has spoken nationally and internationally at conferences, writers and readers festivals, public libraries and school events about writing, publishing, the power of reading and writing, and anxiety in children. Christina is represented by her agent, brian cook the authors agent, and by the childrens bookshop speakers agency.
Many australian authors and illustrators rely significantly on the incomes they earn throughout the year by scheduling school visits, workshops, attendance at writing festivals and paid events. She also runs staff development days and writing workshops for adults and children. The speakers agency that paul runs with his wife beth, places authors and illustrators in schools for events as another way of connecting kids. Zanni louise joining childrens bookshop speakers agency.
Behind the scenes of the childrens bookshop just write for kids. Zanni is proud to be an author ambassador for room to read. The childrens bookshop, established in 1971, is the oldest specialist childrens bookshop in nsw australia, and we sell books for adults too. Jess black is an awardwinning author of childrens books thirty eight and counting. As a poet ive had two books published thirst 1993 and backbone 2010 and my first book as a childrens author is shoctopus poems to grip you 2015 a book of illustrated poems for. If youd like to book for a school visit contact the childrens bookshop speakers agency on 02 9481 8811 or read more i am available for school visits and festivals again. Her picture book, something for fleur was published in august 2018 hachette, australia. Her debut book is a middlegrade novel, quarks academy was published in february 2018 hachette, australia. Not only do we provide schools with guest authors and illustrators for book week and beyond, we are now representing the best of the best publishers who offer inservicing for teachers on staff development days. Tim is available to speak at schools and libraries around australia. The indie book awards 2020 have been announced in extraordinary times, without the sense of ceremony that these amazing books deserve.
The childrens bookshop speakers agency archives sue. The childrens bookshop speakers agency, the story crowd, writing. Booked out speakers agency are taking bookings now im based in sydney from march till december. For childrens book week 2020 im touring sydney from august 10th 28th 2020. His presentations and workshops are dynamic, engaging and entertaining. Shes a regular speaker in schools, and is represented by the childrens bookshop speakers agency. Talking to children and sharing my passion for books and writing is one of the great joys of being an. For book week school visits and speaking engagements please contact beth macdonald at the childrens bookshop speakers agency. Nsw childrens bookshop speakers agency vic booked out sa becky lucas erin is represented by catherine drayton at inkwell management literary agency. For mainland australian schoolsfestivalslibraries wanting to enquire about an author visit, please contact the excellent people at.
The australian society of childrens book writers and illustrators recommends its members to use the rates set by the australian publishers association as a minimum. I can be booked for school and preschool visits through the childrens bookshop speakers agency. A former primary school teacher of 15 years, his stories are filled with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Susanne gervay writer and childrens author contact. Many of our speakers have videos, links to books, and other information to help you make an informed decision about bringing a speaker to your venue. A new series blabbermouth will hit bookshops and library shelves early 2020. Booked out is a speakers agency for writers, artists and thinkers. Promoting childrens authors and illustrators to a broader audience. In nsw the childrens bookshop speakers agency 02 9481 8811. I am excited to be joining the childrens bookshop speakers agency this year, to do school visits in and around sydney, alongside the likes of stephen michael king, morris gleitzman, and gus gordon and many others. Bookings for erin to speak at your school, library or event can be arranged through. Have you booked your authorillustrator visit for book week yet.
For queries about rights and school and festival appearances contact the childrens bookshop speakers agency either online or speak with paul or beth on 02 9481 8811. The childrens bookshop speakers agency excited to be working with the wonderful folks at the children s bookshop speakers agency in 2018. Macdonald told the sydney morning herald the costs of running the shop, including rent, have risen significantly over the past 15 years, while the average price of a book has fallen. Events writers festivals, conferences, schools, libraries and instore visits louise has spoken nationally and internationally at conferences, writers and readers festivals, public libraries and school events about writing, publishing, the power of reading and writing, and anxiety in children. Felice arena is one of australias muchloved childrens authors. My blog posts range as widely as my work and include book updates, photos, travel, poems and just about anything. She is also represented by the childrens bookshop speakers agency in sydney, and runs writing for. The childrens bookshop speakers agency 9597 cowper street, glebe. Contact the childrens bookshop speakers agency for bookings on the mainland and christina for tasmanian bookings. Tims humour with heart writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards.
As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. She has written over thirty junior fiction books and two picture books, moon dance and the bold australian girl. Catherine pelosi the childrens bookshop speakers agency. I am available for school visits and festivals again. The childrens bookshop speakers agency by edwina wyatt. This listing allows teachers and librarians to search for speakers. Quarks academy and something for fleur were both selected for the 2019 nsw premiers reading challenge, quarks. Schools have the chance to have me visit their school through a virtual platform such as skype or zoom. Its never too early to secure an author to ensure you dont miss out.
Catherine pelosi is a sydneybased childrens book author. Please contact the childrens bookshop speakers agency for all nsw bookings. Jess lives in nsw with her husband, two daughters and their urban working dog, pippi. Lets all support australian writers, and the australian independent booksellers who have chosen these books to be the best of the best. Australian childrens literature rests on the enthusiasm and talents of many individuals, including a great many more australian writers, illustrators and books than can be listed in this article. Beth at the childrens bookshop agency here this is the third time we have had felice arena visit our school. Illustrator designer picture book creator studio bonnie cofounder sydney based creative. Jess is the author of the tales of mr walker series, keeper of the crystals series and the coauthor of the hugely successful bindi wildlife adventure series, rspca animal tales series and the kaboom kid series. He has established the children bookshop speakers agency. As experienced speakers agents we are committed to providing quality advice and prompt communication to ensure you get the best from your authorillustrator visit. For queries about ursulas appearances and role as the australian childrens laureate, contact the program manager of the laureate foundation kristen darell kdarell. The childrens bookshop speakers agency tonyflowersillustrator. For sydney bookings or info, please contact the childrens bookshop speakers agency for anywhere else, please contact booked out speakers agency at times like these, a good book is.
Jess has a new series being released in august kitty is not a cat. I love talking to students about how i became a childrens author and where i get the inspiration for my writing. His interests include the development of literacy with a particular interest in reading for gifted children, boys literacy and books for adolescents. Jess black is an australian author of childrens books. View zanni louises profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Few things can compare to the experience of a child meeting the author or illustrator of their favorite book. The shop will continue to run its schools business, as well as the childrens bookshop speakers agency. Childrens author dared to depict multiracial world. Sarahs literary agency at present is accepting submissions for commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction excluding academic books and books about spirituality and childrens fiction for all ages up to young adult. Harry laing harry laing is a poet, childrens author. The childrens bookshop speakers agency welcomes author edwina wyatt as a mentor and visiting author for schools and literary festivals. Online author and book event listings school library.
You will find information about my books and worksinprogress. Her stories tend to centre around topics such as animal welfare, conserving our natural environment, loyalty, resilience and friendship. The childrens bookshop the childrens bookshop speakers agency continues to grow for teachers, librarians and schools. Zannis literary works are represented by charlie olsen, inkwell management, new york. Tim harris is the bestselling author of several laughoutloud series for kids, including toffle towers, mr bambuckles remarkables and exploding endings. Ill be visiting wa schools and libraries for the rest of term 3, 2020. Author, corporate, inspirational speaker, speaking out. In term 2 and beyond, authors and illustrators such as lisa shanahan, belinda murrell, aura parker, liz anelli, kate and jol temple, zanni louise, phillip gwynne, christopher nielsen and many others from the childrens bookshop speakers agency are keen to visit your school as virtual or in real life visitors. Tim harris is one of the most exciting new childrens authors in. Allison is the creator of several courses for the australian writers centre, including make time to write, creative writing 30day bootcamp, build your author platform and creative writing quest for kids. I share with the students my writing and rewriting process through the editing stage. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back.
One local childrens bookshop owner enjoys telling about the child of a customer who so identified with the picture of a crying baby in. Im an australian author of fiction, non fiction and poetry for children. Im hopefully going to be in sydney for childrens book week 2020 aug 2428. The covid19 pandemic has resulted in a necessary shift to online author and illustrator events. The childrens bookshop speakers agency is a leading booking agent representing some of australias most dynamic and engaging childrens authors and illustrators. She is a books in homes program ambassador, the asa representative and joint scbwi coordinator for southern tasmania. August for aussie authors is book month, and this is what my august looked like.
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