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.
August 2024
StoryArts Festival, Ipswich (Qld)
5-11 August 2024
I’ll be presenting at all three parts of this festival — the Schools Program, the Family Program and the Adult Program. More info here…
St Bernards Parish Primary School, Bacchus Marsh (Vic)
Tuesday 13 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 4 Book Week sessions to students from Prep through to Grade 6.
Keilor Down College (Vic)
Wednesday 14 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 2 Book Week sessions to students in Year 7.
St Michael’s Grammar School, St Kilda (Vic)
Thursday 15 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 3 Book Week sessions to students in Grades 4-6.
Bendigo Writers Festival (Vic)
16-18 August 2024
I’ll be presenting two sessions at this festival. More info…
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar, Junior School (Vic)
Monday 19 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 3 Book Week sessions to students from Grades 5 and 6.
Viewbank Primary School (Vic)
Tuesday 20 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 4 Book Week sessions to students from Prep through to Grade 6.
Haileybury, Edrington (Vic)
Wednesday 21 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 2 Book Week sessions to students from Grades 3-6.
Aitken College, Greenvale (Vic)
Thursday 22 August 2024
I’ll be presenting a Book Week session to students from Grades 6, followed by a writing workshop for selected student across Grades 3-6.
Bellbrae Primary School (Vic)
Friday 23 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 3 Book Week sessions to students from Grade 4-6.
Truganina P-9 College (Vic)
Monday 26 August 2024
I’ll be presenting a Book Week sessions to students from Year 7.
Mentone Grammar (Vic)
Tuesday 27 August 2024
I’ll be presenting Book Week sessions to students from Grades 5 and 6.
Beaconhills Christian College (Vic)
Wednesday 28 August 2024
I’ll be conducting 4 writing workshops with students from Grades 5.
St Joseph’s College (Vic)
Thursday 29 August 2024
I’ll be presenting a Book Week sessions to students from Year 8.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar (Vic)
Friday 30 August 2024
I’ll be presenting 2 Book Week sessions to students from Grade 5.
September 2024
Christ Church Grammar, South Yarra (Vic)
Monday 2 September 2024
I’ll be presenting three sessions to Grade 3-4 students.
Templestowe Heights Primary School (Vic)
Thursday 5 September 2024
I’ll be presenting two sessions to Pre–Grade 2.
Frankston High School (Vic)
Monday 9 September 2024
I’ll be presenting four sessions to Year 7 & 8 students.
Write Around the Murray, Albury (NSW)
11-12 September 2024
I’ll be presenting and running workshops as part of the School Program. More info…
October 2024
YABBA Awards Ceremony (Vic)
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Me and a whole bunch of authors and illustrators will be attending the Young Australian Best Book Awards. More info…
Luther College, Croydon Hills (Vic)
Wednesday 23 October 2024
I’ll be doing an evening presentation for students and their families.
Beaconhills College, Berwick (Vic)
Thursday 24 October 2024
I’ll be doing presentations and workshops with student across Grades 3-6.
Once Upon A Festival, Adelaide (SA)
31 October – 1 November 2024
I’ll be presenting at this festival hosted by Immanuel College. More info…
I can be booked through the below agencies, or you can contact me directly on givanoff@optusnet.com.au
