Talks, workshops, conferences, bookshop signings and other events that I am participating in, are listed here.
Please note that I am offering virtual talks for school via numerous platforms, as well as the standard in-person sessions.
I am fully vaccinated. And will continue to receive boosters as they become available.
September 2026
Southmoor Primary School (Vic)
Friday 4 September 2026
I’ll be doing four Book Week presentations for Grades 3-6.
Storyfest Out West (Longreach) (Qld)
9-11 September 2026
I’ll be doing talks and workshops at this kids’ lit fest. More info…
Storyfest Central Queensland (Emerald) (Qld)
14-15 September 2026
I’ll be doing talks and workshops at this kids’ lit fest. More info…
Inner West Libraries (NSW) [virtual]
Tuesday 22 September 2026
I’ll be doing a school holiday presentation for Grades 3-6.
Ballarat Library (Vic)
Thursday 24 September 2026, 2pm
I’ll be doing a school holiday workshop about writing interactive stories – “Choose Your Own Stories”.
Nan Tien Temple Children’s Writers and Illustrators in Residence (NSW)
29 September – 10 October 2026
Along with a bunch of other authors, I’ll be taking part in this residency program. More info…
October 2026
Newhaven College, Rhyll (Vic)
Thursday 22 October 2026
I’ll be running presentations for students in Prep-Grade 6.
YABBA Awards Ceremony (Vic)
Tuesday 27 October 2026
I’ll be attending the awards ceremony and sticking around for the signing session.
Book Lovers Club, State Library (NSW) [VIRTUAL]
Tuesday 27 October 2026
This will be an after school virtual Q&A sessions with Book Club members about You Choose MEGA: Prehistoric Peril.
November 2026
KOALA Awards Ceremony (NSW)
Thursday 5 November 2026
I’ll be attending the awards ceremony and sticking around for the signing session.
Pakenham Primary School (Vic)
Tuesday 10 November 2026
I’ll be running workshops for students in Grades 3-6.
August 2027
Keilor Downs Secondary College (Vic)
Monday 23 August 2027
I’ll be doing two Book Week presentations for Year 7.
Mount Eliza North Primary School (Vic)
Friday 27 August 2027
I’ll be doing four Book Week presentations for Grades 4-6.
I can be booked through the below agencies, or you can contact me directly on givanoff@optusnet.com.au
