Author Visits

As a former teacher, Marie brings the perfect blend of classroom expertise and creative fun to every author visit. She knows how to read a room, spark curiosity, and get students excited about stories.

Behind the Scenes

60 minutes

A behind-the-scenes look at the journey from messy idea to finished picture book, followed by Q&A session.

Students explore drafts, notebooks, character development and illustration planning, gaining insight into the creative process.

Adapted for K-6

Storytime & Engagement

60 minutes

An engaging author read-aloud paired with movement and imagination based activities, followed by Q&A.

This session integrates elements of the Behind the Scenes package, linking creative process with active participation.

Suitable for Years K-2

A practical, hands on writing workshop that guides students through generating ideas, developing characters and building story structure, followed by Q&A

This session integrates elements of Behind the Scenes & Storytime & Engagement.

Suitable for Years 1-3

Writing Workshop

Half Day

Behind the Scenes

60 minutes

A behind-the-scenes look at the journey from first idea to finished picture book, followed by Q&A session.

Students explore drafts, character development and illustration planning, gaining insight into the creative process. Includes author read aloud.

Suitable for Years 1-6

Storytime and Q & A

30 minutes

An engaging author read aloud followed by Q&A.

Suitable for Years K-3.

Writing Workshop

Half Day

A practical and fun, hands on writing workshop that guides students through generating ideas, developing characters and building story structure.

This session integrates elements of Storytime and Q&A and Behind the Scenes packages.

Suitable for Years 1-3

Reach out to enquire or discuss your needs.

Various sized groups can be accommodated depending on the package. Reach out via the form below to discuss your needs and tailor a package to suit.