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.
March 2025
Watsonia Library (Vic)
Monday 31 March 2025
I’ll be doing an after school writing workshop for kids about writing interactive stories — Choose Your Own Stories.
April 2025
Mansfield Library (Vic)
Wednesday 16 April 2025
I’ll be doing two school holiday presentations, one for Pre-Grade 3 and one for Grade 4-6.
Templeton Primary School (Vic)
Tuesday 29 April 2025
I’ll be doing two presentations for Grade 6 students.
May 2025
Mentone Public Library Centenary Literary Festival (Vic)
Saturday 10 May 2025
I’ll be MCing the announcement for their short story and poetry competition.
Beaconhills College (Vic)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
I’ll be doing four presentations.
St Lawrence Primary School, Derrimut (Vic)
27-28 May 2025
I’ll be doing 8 workshops with Grades 3-6 over the course of two days.
Taylors Lakes Secondary College (Vic)
Friday 30 May 2025
I’ll be doing two presentations and one workshop with Year 7 students.
July 2025
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival (Qld)
16-18 July 2025
I’ll be doing presentations and workshops as part of this amazing festival. Loads of other authors will also be there. More info…
CBCA Gippsland Schools Tour (Vic)
21-25 July 2025
I’ll be doing a tour of schools in the Gippsland area. This has been organised by the local branch of the CBCA.
August 2025
St Francis Xavier Primary School – Montmorency (Vic)
Monday 11 August 2025
I’ll be doing a Book Week presentation with Grades 3-4.
Wheelers Hill Primary School (Vic)
Tuesday 12 August 2025
I’ll be doing 3 Book Week presentations with Grades 3-6.
Deniliquin Library (NSW)
Thursday 14 August 2025
I’ll be doing 4 Book Week presentations with students from local schools.
Essendon-Keilor College (Vic)
Friday 15 August 2025
I’ll be doing 2 Book Week presentations.
Glen Iris Primary School (Vic)
Monday 18 August 2025
I’ll be doing two Book Week presentations with Grades Prep-3.
Haileybury Collage – Keysborough Campus (Vic)
Tuesday 19 August 2025
I’ll be doing two Book Week presentations with Grades 5 and 6 in the morning.
Montrose Primary School (Vic)
Tuesday 19 August 2025
I’ll be doing two Book Week presentations with Grades 5 and 6 in the afternoon.
Serpell Primary School, Templestowe (Vic)
Wednesday 20 August 2025
I’ll be doing 4 Book Week presentations with Grades 5 and 6.
Elwood Primary School (Vic)
Thursday 21 August 2025
I’ll be doing 4 Book Week presentations with Grades 4/5.
Donnybrook Library (Vic)
Friday 22 August 2025
I’ll be doing 3 Book Week presentations.
The Scots College Preparatory School (NSW) [online]
Monday 25 August 2025
I’ll be doing 2 Book Week presentations with Grades 3–6.
Marist College Canberra — Junior Campus (ACT)
Thursday 28 August 2025
I’ll be doing 3Book Week presentations and a writing workshop with Grades 4–6.
September 2025
St Leonards College (Vic)
Wednesday 3 September 2025
I’ll be doing two Book Week presentations with Grades 3 and 4..
Bacchus Marsh Grammar (Vic)
Friday 5 September 2025
I’ll be doing two Book Week presentations with Grade 5 students across two campuses.
Rivercrest Christian College, Clyde North (Vic)
Thursday 11 September 2025
I’ll be doing three Book Week presentations with Grade 3-6 students.
I can be booked through the below agencies, or you can contact me directly on givanoff@optusnet.com.au
