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.
April 2024
Cranbourne Library (Vic)
Tuesday 9 April 2024
I’ll be conducting a school holiday writing workshop as part of the City of Casey Young Writers Festival. It’s FREE, but you have to book. More info…
Centenary State High School (Qld) [virtual]
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 April 2024
I’ll be presenting a virtual sessions for their Year 9 classes.
Templeton Primary School, Wantirna (Vic)
Thursday 18 April 2024
I’ll be presenting 2 sessions to students from Grade 6.
May 2024
Continuum 16: Reboot (Vic)
17-19 May 2024
I’ll be attending this science fiction / fantasy convention and probably appearing on a panel or two. More info here…
St Patrick’s Primary School, Ballarat (Vic)
Monday 20 May 2024
I’ll be presenting to the whole school over 3 sessions.
De La Salle College, Tiverton Campus (Vic)
Thursday 23 May 2024
I’ll be presenting 4 sessions to students from Prep to Grade 6.
Xavier College, Kew (Vic)
Friday 24 May 2024
I’ll be presenting 2 sessions to students in Year 9.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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