Could your shower be home to more than just a lumpy bar of soap and the stinging shampoo that ALWAYS gets in your eyes? What if your shower were a portal to another world? There might be dragons... there might be a giant yeti on a mountain-top... there might be a pirate ship in the middle of the ocean! 

The hilarious Nat Amoore loves to imagine the secrets hidden in ordinary places. In this highly interactive presentation, she’ll help students create their own imaginary world – no matter how silly, spooky or surprising!   

Break the Curse (Shower Land, Book 1)

It was late at night when Reece Carter was visited by a ghost – or was he? Step into Reece’s world as he recounts the bone-chilling experience that inspired the character of Corpse from his bestselling Elston-Fright Tales series. 

In this engaging session, Reece shares the seven questions every writer should ask when developing a character. He'll show students how to draw from their own real-life experiences – plus a hefty dose of imagination – to create great heroes and villains of their own. Prepare for an inspiring exploration of creativity and storytelling that will bring your students’ characters to life! 

A Girl Called Corpse: An Elston-Fright Tale

How can numbers help us understand music, history, nature and outer space?  

Artist and author of Magic Counting, Nabeel Khan, believes we all have an innate connection to numbers – they hold pure, unchanging principles and are the basis of everything, from music to astronomy. In this session, Nabeel demonstrates how to draw connections between numbers, patterns, shapes and everything else around us, using his intuition, playfulness and curiosity. In this highly visual session, students are empowered to see their world in a new light, changing their perspective on numbers for life. 

Magic Counting

Your body is not too small, or too big. It is not too short, or too tall. Your body is amazing. Just as it is.  

Jess Sanders writes stories for her younger self: heartfelt reminders of the power of vulnerability, listening to your body and embracing your uniqueness. Join Jess as she shares the lessons she has learnt from writing nine books – from getting into creative flow and finding focus, to working with an illustrator to truly express her vision. With practical, inspirational tips, Jess empowers students to craft their own one-of-a-kind stories that celebrate their individuality. 

The Five Rules of Friendship
Life Lessons for Little Ones: Your Body is Amazing

Experience one of Australia's most loved authors, Jessica Townsend, as she delves into the highly anticipated fourth book in the New York Times-bestselling Nevermoor series: Silverborn.  

At two very special Melbourne-exclusive Schools events, Jessica will take students on a journey through the Wundrous world of Nevermoor, where Morrigan Crow faces thrilling new adventures, uncovers hidden corners of her magical world and unravels mysteries of her past.   

Drawing on Morrigan’s fantastical new adventures, Jessica will share behind-the-scenes details about her writing process and the storytelling magic that brings her stories to life.

Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow: Nevermoor 4