Author Talks
Live
Jess is available for author talks in schools and at Writers Festivals.
Jess is passionate about storytelling and encouraging kids to read and write creatively. She enjoys interacting with children and helping them to understand the creative process. She uses examples from her own craft of narrative to connect with kids about their own writing. She presents to kids from Kindergarten to Year 8 in a fun and exciting way.
Jess uses images, storytelling, activities, and characterisation to help kids create and share their own stories. She explains the stories behind her stories and also touches on the importance of planning and re-writing and editing. Her talks leave children excited about the power of books and the joys of reading!
Jess is adaptable to a school’s needs and can tailor her presentation accordingly. She presents on a range of topics including narrative writing, the stages of narrative, digital storytelling, the creation of characters and setting, creating tension and suspense, use of humour, genre, her own writing process and the benefits of reading and writing for children.
If you would like to request Jess for an author talk or writing workshop then please contact Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency (NSW), Lamont Authors (VIC) Speakers Ink.(QLD) and Becky's Literacy Bookings (SA).
Online and Video
Jess now delivers school talks via Skype, Hang out and Zoom.
Jess also offers a streamable hour-long video for individual or group viewing in school or at home. The video's can be personalised and tailored to your school.
Jess's video offers the same level of energy as her live talks but are also a personal behind the scenes look at the life of a writer at home.
The recording is filled with video, photos, slides, interviews, stories, music, humour, writing tips and the stories behind Jess's stories.
See a one minute sample video below!
For more info and pricing, please contact the speaker's agent in your state.
Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency(NSW), Lamont Authors VIC) Speakers Ink.(QLD) and Becky's Literacy Bookings (SA).