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UPDATED
Schools Program
NEW DATES
13–16 SEPTEMBER 2022
Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling
Welcome to the 2022 Scribblers Festival Schools Program. In preparation for The Golden Pen, young writers can
Five years ago we had a dream to share the magic of sharpen their pencils and flex their storytelling muscles
storytelling with young people across Western Australia. in a dedicated writing journal with creative prompts and
Since then we’ve engaged over 20,000 students, hundreds tips from star writers and illustrators Deb Fitzpatrick,
of schools and many writers, illustrators and creatives Gavin Aung Than, Aśka and A.J. Betts. The Scribblers
in programming for primary and secondary students. As Festival Writing Journal is available now, so make sure
we launch our fifth Schools Program, we continue to be you order a set for your class! We’ve also opened our
excited by the alchemy that occurs when young people 2022 youth engagement programs, The YA Collective
meet their creative superstars and the lasting impact and Conversation Caravan and we’re accepting
that can have. And it confirms our belief that stories are applications from curious teens eager to learn media,
essential tools for young people to learn about themselves programming and podcasting skills.
and the world around them.
Stay up-to-date with all our exciting projects on
In the pages that follow, you will find sessions to inspire social media @scribblersfest or by signing up to
your students from some of Australia’s best writers and our newsletter.
illustrators. Spanning pre-primary through to upper
secondary, they cover a wide range of subjects, and will We can’t wait to see you at the Festival!
be sure to generate excitement around the whole messy,
crazy and fun creative process. This year’s program has
the overarching theme Everyday Magic, which is also the
subject of The Golden Pen 2022 writing competition. It is
an opportunity to consider the whimsical alongside
the day-to-day, and provides rich subject matter for Katherine Dorrington
young people to share their own stories and creativity. Festival Director
Hey there! CONTENTS
Welcome to another
Festiva l chock full of Festival Highlights
goodness for you and
2–3
Schools Program
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your students to enjo
4–9
Teachers’ Toolkit 10
Youth Programming 11
Booking Information 12–13
Biographies 14–16
Scribblers Festival acknowledges the Whadjuk
people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional
Thank You 17
owners of this land where our head office is
based and the Festival takes place. We pay our
respects to their Elders past and present.
The Scribblers Festival
Schools Program venues are
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
@scribblersfest | #scribblersfest
This brochure is available in
alternative formats upon request. scribblersfestival.com.au
E: hello@scribblersfestival.com.au
Images by James Foley, Stellarphant, Fremantle Press, 2021. T: +61 8 9385 2200
2022 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Everyday
Magic
SCRIBBLERS FESTIVAL SCRIBBLERS FESTIVAL YOUTH PROGRAMMING THE GOLDEN PEN WRITING AWARD
FE STIVAL HIG HLIG HTS
WRITING JOURNAL FAMILY WEEKEND
JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2022 ENTRIES CLOSE 17 JULY 2022
FREE, SCHOOL YEARS 3–10 17–18 SEPTEMBER 2022 FREE, AGES 12–16 FREE, SCHOOL YEARS 4–12
FREE, ALL AGES
The best way to perfect your writing skills is to write Our youth programs are back in 2022 and we are If you’re in years 4-12 we want you to put pen to paper
every day, whether it’s for five minutes or 50. Scribblers Festival is returning to Subiaco in 2022 with looking for youth curators and podcasters to be part and enter The Golden Pen Writing Award.
To help your students do just that, we have collaborated a Family Weekend packed full with fun events for the of the action.
with author Deb Fitzpatrick, graphic novelist young and old. Spreading the magic throughout Subiaco This year’s theme is Everyday Magic and we can’t wait
Gavin Aung Than, visual storyteller Aśka and YA writer Arts Centre and Theatre Garden’s Park, the 2022 program THE YA COLLECTIVE to read how it inspires you. Perhaps you have a story to
A.J. Betts, to create specially crafted journals (with a will be bigger than ever with a new Festival marquee on Saturday 17 September will see a whole day for teens at share about a magical place or creature? Or an everyday
version for primary and secondary students), filled- site, allowing for more of what you love – from talks, Scribblers Festival with The YA Collective. Curated by object which is a portal to a new world or adventure?
to-the-brim with writing tips, prompts and space to interactive activities, creative workshops and much more teens, for teens, The YA Collective features some of the Maybe you find magic in the beauty of nature, like a
practise creative writing. Plus they are loaded with still to be announced. stars of YA-lit and offers thought-provoking sessions and rainbow on a stormy day, or a dandelion full of wishes
curriculum links and supported by an online video a series of workshops to get young creative waiting to be blown into the breeze. See where your
hub. These journals are also a great way for students 2022 will see the return of some old favourites with minds buzzing. imagination takes you! You can enter work in any format
to sharpen their skills in the lead up to The Golden Pen our Festival Book Doctors, Golden Announcements and you like, from poetry to prose to comics.
Writing Award, which is open now. podcasts from the Conversation Caravan. With a whole CONVERSATION CARAVAN
day dedicated to teens with The YA Collective, and roving The popular Conversation Caravan Podcasting Series Open across three age categories and blind judged by a star
To order your class set visit scribblersfestival.com.au. entertainment across the Festival site, there is something will also be back over the Festival Weekend, and we panel of authors, winners will be announced at a special
for the whole family to enjoy. The full Scribblers Festival are looking for teen podcasters keen to get hands-on media event at Scribblers Festival Family Weekend on
Family Weekend program of events will be announced in experience and get behind the microphones and interview 17 September. Prizes include up to $500 in cash, Boffins
June. Sign up now to be the first to hear about the creative the 2022 Festival guests. Applications to be part of the book vouchers and a writing masterclass.
fun we have planned, we can’t wait to see you there! Podcasting Team close 1 June 2022.
Teachers - this competition would be the perfect project
For more information and to receive our emails, visit More information and application forms for our to practise persuasive text and narrative writing skills. We
scribblersfestival.com.au. youth programming can be found on our website, think it would be so perfect in fact, that we’re running a
scribblersfestival.com.au. competition specifically for you, to encourage whole class
submissions. Visit our website or turn to page 10 to find
out more.
Learn more and submit your entries at
scribblersfestival.com.au.
Images by Peter Cheong, I’m A Hero Too by Jamila Rizvi,
2 3 Penguin Random House Australia, 2020.
14 SEPTEMBER
YEARS
WEDNESDAY
THE ILLUSTRATOR’S ANIMAL VOICES I CHOOSE ADVENTURE!
3 – 5
SCHOOLS TICKETS ARE $17.50 14
JOURNEY
9.50AM – 10.35AM
10.45AM – 11.30AM
Dianne Wolfer has loved animal
12.15PM – 1.00PM
Have you ever been frustrated with the
PROGRAM
SEPT ending of a story? In George Ivanoff’s
per student for three sessions Peter Cheong grew up reading stories since she was little and the
Roald Dahl and embarking on comic fourth book in her acclaimed Light interactive You Choose series you are
adventures with Calvin and Hobbes. series, The Last Light Horse combines in charge of your character’s fate.
MAIN AUDITORIUM
SC H OO L Y E A RS 1 – 12 ONE ADULT FREE His passion for storytelling is two of her passions; historical fiction Treasure maps, magic, hauntings and
certain doom all live between the
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
with every 10 Primary Students reflected in his playful illustrations and exploring the important role
for I’m a Hero Too and POW POW Pig. animals play in storytelling. Join pages of this series. Throw in some
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE and 15 Secondary Students
intertwining plots, epic endings, a
Join Peter as he shares the evolution Dianne as she shares the story of
of his style and process, and gives us Sandy, the only one of over 130,000 cast of quirky characters and you have
an insight into creating characters Australian horses to return from all the ingredients for an electrifying
and story progression. He’ll even WWI through a series of archival reading adventure. Every vote counts
HOW TO BOOK: SEE PAGES 12 – 13
share some of his top tips and tricks! photographs, bringing the past to in this interactive session as George
Get your creative juices flowing and the forefront through this unique shares insights into his planning
help Peter bring a collaborative animal lens. process and takes you on your
story to life. own adventure.
SCHOOLS PROG R AM – SUB IACO ARTS CE NTRE
YEARS FIGHT OR FLIGHT STARS IN THEIR EYES HIDDEN CITIES
7+
9.50AM – 10.35AM 10.45AM – 11.30AM 12.15PM – 1.00PM
14 Our fascination with survival has Maisie’s first trip to Fancon to Set in Victorian London, life is
SEPT been reflected in storytelling for meet her hero is more exciting and not as it seems in Karen Ginnane’s
centuries. Why does this topic spark memorable than she could have gripping new series, Time Catchers.
our imagination? George Ivanoff’s imagined. First kisses, embarrassing Follow the adventures of fourteen
non-fiction Survival Guide series mum moments and much more year old Ava as she discovers a
is a gripping blend of science and unfold through the stunning pages hidden shadow city that exists
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
humour while author HM Waugh’s, of this graphic novel, which explores in parallel time, and her frantic
THE STUDIO
Evacuation Road asks us to consider identity and the importance of race against the clock to save the
the consequences of a road trip connection through a cast of diverse future of both worlds. Karen talks
gone wrong. Put your survival gear characters. Visual storyteller and about using the real (historical)
on and join us for a session that comic maker Aśka joins us to world as a jumping off place for the
explores our fight or flight reflex and share how she brought Maisie’s imagination to run wild.
why this topic makes for dynamic story (which was written by Jessica
storytelling. Walton), to life; as well as discussing
the value and joy of graphic novels
in modern literature.
YEARS
1 – 2
THE ART OF THE STORY WHEN I GROW UP… DRAWN FROM LIFE
14 9.50AM – 10.35AM 11.00AM – 11.45AM 12.30PM – 1.15PM
SEPT
Frané Lessac blends words and art to Lottie Perkins is seven and can’t Author and illustrator Briony
create picture books celebrating the wait to grow up… but what will she Stewart is inspired by what she
FESTIVAL MARQUEE
wonders of Australia. From cobalt be? It’s hard to decide when the sees in the world around her, from
blue seas and sandy yellow beaches, opportunities are endless! Writer mischievous dogs to the wonders
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
to ochre deserts and lush rainforests, Katrina Nannestad thought of that can be found in the backyard.
her artworks teem with the details becoming a hairdresser, a farmer, Join Briony as she introduces
of Australian life documented a superhero and a teacher before you to everyone’s favourite
on her travels around our vast she fell in love with stories. Join dog Magoo, discover a few new
country. Join Frané in a fun packed Katrina as she talks about where we excuses to avoid bedtime, and
session, guaranteed to entertain and get great ideas and shares Lottie’s learn how she creates memorable
inform thirsty young minds. Draw adventures with movies, ballet, books and stories.
along and create your own unique music and fashion as she searches
illustration to take home. for the perfect job to fall in love with.
Ar twork by Cher yl Orsini, from The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Baffling Bully
4 by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Cher yl Orsini, ABC Books 2021. 5
15 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY FRIDAY
YEARS YEARS
7+ THE OTHER SIDE OF HIDDEN CITIES THE SURPRISING POWER 4 – 6
THE SKY OF…CHANGE WHAT ABOUT THAO? MARS AWAKENS WRITTEN IN THE STARS
15 9.50AM – 10.35AM
10.45AM – 11.30AM
12.15PM – 1.00PM 16 9.50AM – 10.35AM 10.45AM – 11.30AM 12.15PM – 1.00PM
SEPT Set in Victorian London, life is SEPT Vietnamese-Australian Thao has Dee and Holt come from rival Bespectacled accountant by day
not as it seems in Karen Ginnane’s Wai Chim is many things; author,
New York Times bestselling author enjoyed being the only ‘ethnic’ kid Martian colonies. They have been and masked writer by night, author
gripping new series, Time Catchers. ex-Survivor contestant, first
Amie Kaufman is a YA favourite in his small country town school, raised to despise one another, Shirley Marr describes herself as
Follow the adventures of fourteen generation Chinese-American and
MAIN AUDITORIUM
MAIN AUDITORIUM
for her original writing style and but the arrival of new kid Kadir but when a mysterious object is having ‘a Western mind and an
year old Ava as she discovers a now Australian. She has experienced
magnetic storytelling. Join Amie as discovered they must work together
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
many changes in life, and changes that. From the author of Eastern heart’, with her writing
hidden shadow city that exists
she delves deeper into her books, Thai-riffic and The Other Christy comes to decide who the real enemy is – the falling somewhere in the middle -
in parallel time, and her frantic incorporates this idea in all her novels
co-written with Megan Spooner, a new funny and heartfelt story, one you know or the one you can’t see? where the heart and mind collide.
race against the clock to save the whether it be the change of growing
The Other Side of the Sky and Beyond What about Thao? In trademark style, Mars Awakens is the first book in an Join Shirley for an enlightening
future of both worlds. Karen talks up as seen in her YA novel
the End of the World, a genre bending Oliver Phommavanh captures the epic and timely duology from author session about history, culture
about using the real (historical) The Surprising Power of a Good
mix of fantasy and science fiction, dilemmas of culture and belonging. HM Waugh. Join her as she shares her and identity as she discusses her
world as a jumping off place for the Dumpling, or the changing political
exploring the collision of technology Join him as he shares his new novel wealth of fascinating Mars facts and beautifully told contemporary
imagination to run wild. environment of your home as detailed
and magic, science and faith and her and discusses difference, friendship unpacks how a planet far away can migration stories A Glasshouse of Stars
in Freedom Swimmer. Join Wai, to
experiences in writing them. and identity. offer a window into our own future. and All Four Quarters of the Moon.
see how facing change can be such a
strong catalyst in stories.
SCHOOLS PROG R AM – SUB IACO ARTS CE NTRE
YEARS YEARS
1 – 2 REACH FOR THE STARS BUSH MAGIC UNCOVERING 1 – 2 NOONGAR BOODJA REACH FOR THE STARS CHARACTER BUILDING
15 9.50AM – 10.35AM 11.00AM – 11.45AM
BACKYARD WONDERS
12.30PM – 1.15PM
16 WAANGKAN
11.00AM – 11.45AM 12.30PM – 1.15PM
SEPT Stella wants to be an astronaut, Bush adventure day with grandpa SEPT 9.50AM – 10.35AM
Stella wants to be an astronaut, Sally Murphy has written many
there’s only one small (or in this is Jarrah’s favourite day of the week. First Nations author and illustrator there’s only one small (or in books for young people and
case large) problem… Stella is an But what happens when, on one of Join dancer, singer and musician
Helen Milroy brings the backyard this case large) problem… Stella loves telling stories and creating
elephant. Much-loved children’s their special days, the sun forgets Jayden Boundry for a celebration
to life with a charming look at all of is an elephant. Much-loved memorable characters. But what
author and illustrator James Foley’s to shine? Blending the real with the of Noongar language. Together
the creatures that share our homes.
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
children’s author and illustrator makes an interesting character?
new picture book, Stellarphant is a imagined, author and illustrator you will explore the emotive and
A companion book to Backyard Bugs James Foley’s new picture Sally joins us in this fun session
powerful quality of words through
THE STUDIO
THE STUDIO
glorious celebration of difference, Kylie Howarth’s latest picture book and Backyard Birds, Backyard Beasties book, Stellarphant is a glorious to share how drawing on everyday
equality and the hero in all of us. takes the reader on a most magical storytelling, song and traditional
uncovers more creatures from celebration of difference, experiences can help to create
Join James for storytelling and adventure that explores the wonders movement. This is an interactive
clucking chickens to licking lizards. equality and the hero in all of us. engaging and relatable characters.
live drawing as he shares Stella’s of the native bush and the importance session so be prepared to immerse
Join Helen and her friendly puppet Join James for storytelling and
remarkable gravity defying journey. of family connection. yourself as Jayden guides you on
Honey Possum for a session that live drawing as he shares
this unique language journey.
celebrates the wonder that can be Stella’s remarkable gravity
found on our doorstep. defying journey.
YEARS YEARS
4 – 6 KNOWING ME, #HEALTHHERO THE HUNT FOR LOST 3 – 5 SIDELINED THE TRAVELLING THE TRUTH IS IN HERE
15 KNOWING YOU
10.45AM – 11.30AM
TREASURE 16 9.50AM – 10.35AM
BOOKSHOP
10.45AM – 11.30AM
12.15PM – 1.00PM
SEPT 9.50AM – 10.35AM 12.15PM – 1.00PM SEPT When a football injury prevents From the supernatural to the
Aussie STEM Stars is a narrative
Imagine a magical world where Blake from playing the sport he Books allow us to dream and human body and the dangers of
ABBA, loyalty, honesty and roller non-fiction series exploring the lives
loves, the sidelines are no longer a imagine a place where anything is the Australian outback – George
FESTIVAL MARQUEE
FESTIVAL MARQUEE
skating are all covered in Julia of our world-leading scientists and lost things – and people – are
found! When adventurous twins place of rest and community but feel possible. Mim Cohen knows this Ivanoff’s non-fiction Survival Guide
Lawrinson’s latest coming of age inventors. Author Deb Fitzpatrick
like the most isolating place of all. more than anyone. She roams the series equips us with the tools to face
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE
novel, Mel and Shell. Set in 1979 and shares the amazing life story of Jake and Marisol sneak out to
explore a lighthouse, they discover With more than 27 books in print, world in a travelling bookshop with any situation. Blending science with
unfolding through a series of letters Dr. Ajay Rane, who despite spending
an alternate world. Bestselling Sally Murphy is a masterful weaver her dad, brother and a horse called the weird and the wonderful, George
from Shell to her 1829 pen pal Mary, most of his early life in a poor
writer Amie Kaufman takes us into of verse. Her latest novel, Worse Flossy, who leads them to the places will take us on a journey through the
the novel explores the threads of village in India, went on to become a
the world of her new middle grade Things, explores connections, what where people most need the magic spooky, the gross, to the life
friendship and change. Julia shares global champion of women’s health.
adventure series, co-written with they mean and what happens when of a good book. Katrina Nannestad threatening, bringing us back safe
the fun she had stepping back to a Join Deb as she unpacks the research
Ryan Graudin, The World Between they are lost. tells us about her new series and wiser. You won’t want to miss this
time when Dancing Queen ruled the that went into this book.
Blinks, to explore ghost ships, lost The Travelling Bookshop and reveals informative and hilarious session.
airwaves and rollerskates were the
cities and keys to vanished doors. the inspiration for her settings and
ultimate fashion accessory.
the characters who live in them.
6 7
13 SEPTEMBER
YEARS
1 – 4 CHARACTER INVASION
TUESDAY
AN ILLUSTRATOR’S GUIDE
13 10.15AM – 11.00AM
SCHOOLS TICKETS ARE $12.50
SEPT Is Matt Stanton a best-selling author? Has Matt
Stanton sold over a million copies (and counting) of his
TO THE GALAXY
11.10AM – 11.55AM
PROGRAM per student for two sessions hilarious children’s’ books? Does Matt Stanton still have From galactic elephants to crazy inventors and
THE REGAL
imaginary friends? Yes, yes, and yes… and he’s bringing cheek y dogs, creators James Foley and Briony
THEATRE
his imaginary friends with him to Scribblers Festival! Stewart take the stage to explore how a single image
SC H OO L Y E A RS 1 – 6 ONE ADULT FREE Laugh along with Max the class clown, put up with the can open up a world of story. Join these two as they
with every 10 Primary Students Fart Monster’s questionable manners and sympathise share how their illustrations unfold from those first
with quiet Kip and (un)fortunate Milo. In this session few pen scratches marking the page… and come
THE REGAL THEATRE and 15 Secondary Students
Matt invites you into the worlds he’s created with words armed with your wildest ideas to throw into the ring
and pictures and shares how it all starts with a spark of for the friendly illustrator duel!
imagination and a lot of laughter.
HOW TO BOOK: SEE PAGES 12 – 13
14 SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
SCHOOLS PROG R AM – THE REGAL THE ATRE
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4 – 6 THE HUNT FOR LOST TREASURE WHAT ABOUT THAO?
14 10.15AM – 11.00AM 11.10AM – 11.55AM
SEPT
Vietnamese-Australian Thao has enjoyed being the
Imagine a magical world where lost things – and people
only ‘ethnic’ kid in his small country town school,
– are found! When adventurous twins Jake and Marisol
THE REGAL
but the arrival of new kid Kadir changes that. From
sneak out to explore a lighthouse, they discover
THEATRE
the author of Thai-riffic and The Other Christy comes
an alternate world. Bestselling writer Amie Kaufman
a new funny and heartfelt story, What about Thao?
takes us into the world of her new middle grade adventure
In trademark style, Oliver Phommavanh captures
series, co-written with Ryan Graudin, The World Between
the dilemmas of culture and belonging. Join him as
Blinks, to explore ghost ships, lost cities and keys to
he shares his new novel and discusses difference,
vanished doors.
friendship and identity.
15 SEPTEMBER
YEARS
3 – 6
THURSDAY
WHAT ARE THE ODDS? TRADE SECRETS
15 10.15AM – 11.00AM 11.10AM – 11.55AM
SEPT
What would you do if you found $105 lying on the In award-winning writer Katrina Nannestad’s
street? What would you do if your favourite characters earliest story, her character was hanging off the edge
THE REGAL
started escaping their worlds and invading yours? of a cliff on page one and she was stumped as to how
THEATRE
These are the dilemma’s facing Milo and Kip in the to save her. Talk about a cliff hanger! Sure, that story
two new series Bored and The Odds from funny man was written when she was ten, but even accomplished
Matt Stanton. The author-illustrator reveals his writers find themselves in similar situations. Katrina
secrets to creating laugh-out loud books and how shares some of her favourite tricks to get characters
playing with different formats can open up new ways out of difficult spots plus gives us a sneak peek of her
of storytelling. new novel Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief.
Image by Briony Stewart, Bedtime Sorted!
by Jimmy Rees, Aff irm Press, 2021. 8 9
TEACHERS’
THE GOLDEN PEN WRITING AWARD
ENTRIES CLOSE 17 JULY 2022
We want to hear from young WA writers in years 4 – 12 who have a story to
TOOLKIT
share. This year’s theme for The Golden Pen is Everyday Magic and we can’t
wait to read how it inspires you. What is Everyday Magic? Is it a moment
in time, or a special occasion? Perhaps a feeling or an act of kindness? An
everyday object that offers a portal into a new realm? You tell us! You can
enter in any format you like, from poetry to prose to comics.
Whether you are based in metro or regional
WA, we have ways for you to stay connected! Open to three age categories and blind-judged by a panel of star judges,
winners will be announced at a special event at Scribblers Festival Family
Scribblers Festival believes in the magic of storytelling and
Weekend 17-18 September. Prizes include up to $500 in cash, Boffins book
vouchers, and an opportunity to attend a masterclass with one of the Festival
WIN
the importance of play, imagination and creativity. Celebrating UP
those beliefs throughout our programming, we understand the
authors. Will one of your students win the 2022 Golden Pen Writing Award?
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importance of sharing tools and information to assist those Teachers, you are welcome to submit individual student’s work,
teaching and inspiring young West Australians. Year-on-year our or a class of submissions.
research has demonstrated increased engagement, enjoyment
and creativity from children who have attended the Scribblers
Festival Schools Program. This positive impact extends beyond
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the Festival period into their school year and ongoing learning
Scribblers Festival is recruiting volunteers to join
journey. The Scribblers Festival Schools Program has been our team to help spread the magic of storytelling!
linked to the Western Australian Curriculum and these identified We need volunteers like YOU to help run Festival activities
links are accessible through our Teachers’ Lounge online at across the Festival period, 13-18 September 2022.
scribblersfestival.com.au. Keen to get involved? Get in touch!
THE YA COLLECTIVE
The YA Collective is a day dedicated for teens,
G ET INVOLVE D!
curated by teens. Featuring some of Australia’s best
and most thought provoking YA writers, why not
encourage your students to attend and have their
Visit our Teachers’ Tune in to the Enter your whole class
views challenged.
Lounge – your go-to Conversation in The Golden Pen
online resource for Caravan Podcasting Writing Award,
curriculum links, pre Series. Don’t forget and go in the running
and post Festival to share the details to win one of these
activities and more with your students, three amazing prizes:
information about as applications are a 90min masterclass
our 2022 Festival open for the 2022 from CBCA Notable
guests. Podcasting Team until author, Deb Fitzpatrick
1 June 2022. tailored to your class
on Wednesday 17
August, a $100 Boffins
Book Voucher, or a
$100 Educational Art CONVERSATION CARAVAN
Supplies Co. Voucher. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1 JUNE 2022
Want to stay in Has your class received a Our Conversation Caravan is a Festival favourite
touch? Sign up bundle of Scribblers Festival and each year, thanks to our great team of young
through our website Writing Journals? podcasters, Scribblers Festival launches a podcasting
to receive the Filled with creative writing tips series where teens ask Festival guests the big
latest news and and prompts, the journals are questions!
information year available from November through
round. You’ll be to September with a version for Visit our Blog to read If you have students with an interest in podcasting,
first to hear about primary and secondary students. reviews, get writings media and journalism, then encourage them to apply
what’s happening at Get in touch if you’d like to order tips, hear from local for this unique opportunity to learn podcasting skills
Scribblers HQ! for your class or to find out more. creatives and more! and put them into practice by interviewing the authors
and illustrators over the 2022 Festival Weekend.
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BOOKING
INFORMATION What happens if the Festival cannot Are there Teachers Resources available
All venues are accommodate my preferred booking? to integrate Scribblers sessions into
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
If we cannot accommodate your booking request,
the curriculum?
we will offer an alternative option for your year Yes! Our Teachers’ Lounge online resource can be
group or add your booking request to the waitlist. found at scribblersfestival.com.au and includes
ideas for activities pre and post your Festival visit
It’s time to book your tickets for the Scribblers WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? I don’t know my final class numbers yet, can I as well as giving you access to our Conversation
Festival 2022 Schools Program! We recommend
still make a booking? Caravan Podcast Series and past Festival sessions.
booking early to avoid missing out. We have We’ll confirm your booking within a week of The Schools Program is also curriculum linked to
answered a few questions below to help with We understand that class numbers change so we
receiving your Booking Form. If your requested help you bring the Festival sessions back into the
the booking process. Tickets are sold on a first recommend booking the maximum number of
sessions are not available, we will provide you classroom.
come, first served basis. tickets you’ll need to avoid students missing out.
an alternative option appropriate for your year
We are happy to accommodate a slight fluctuation
group, or add your booking to the waitlist. Once COVID Restrictions
of class numbers subject to ticket availability.
HOW TO BOOK: your booking is confirmed, you will receive;
Bookings are processed as received on a first come,
• Excursion Pack containing maps and
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information on logistics, Risk Management
If I cancel, can I get a refund? first served basis. Should capacity limits change
DOWNLOAD Plan, Evacuation Procedures, Public Liability By submitting your booking you are agreeing to
due to government guidelines, Scribblers Festival
BOOKING FORM will fill the venue to the new capacity limit in the
Certificate and a Class Photo Release Form. the Terms & Conditions included on the Booking
order bookings are received. Scribblers Festival
• Pre-Order Book information will be provided Form. We do not offer refunds for change of mind.
Visit our website to download your Booking will endeavour to provide current ticket holders
in Term 2.
an alternative option should the originally booked
Form. Programming held at Subiaco Arts Centre What else should I consider when making
BOOKING INFO
session no longer be available.
offers three sessions (full day of programming) If you require further information, contact a booking?
and tickets cost $17.50 per student. Programming tickets@scribblersfestival.com.au
Students should arrive equipped with a notepad, It is a requirement of all attending persons over the
held at The Regal Theatre offers two sessions
pencil, and a packed lunch as food is not age of 16 to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination,
(half day of programming) and tickets cost
provided or available for purchase. Students or a medical exemption sufficient to meet WA State
$12.50 per student. One adult is free for every 10
FAQ
may wish to bring money to buy a book from the Government requirements. Visit our website for
Primary and 15 Secondary students booked.
Festival Bookshop. all of the latest requirements closer to the event.
The Booking Form can be downloaded at
scribblersfestival.com.au
Will the School Program have a Will the event be COVID-safe?
Festival Bookshop?
We have measures in place to ensure all attendees
What dates are the Schools Program?
Yes! The Festival Bookshop will be located in the are kept safe during their visit to the Festival. All
13 – 16 SEPTEMBER 2022 grounds of Subiaco Arts Centre and will be open government guidelines will be adhered to for the
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for the duration of the Festival. We will send duration of the event and all Festival staff and
CHOOSE YOUR Where is the Festival’s Schools Program held? you information on how your students can pre- volunteers are fully vaccinated.
SESSIONS order books in Term 2. Alternatively students are
S UBIACO ARTS CENTRE
welcome to bring money and purchase on site. Full Event updates
Sessions are based on recommended reading details about the onsite bookshop are included in
180 Hamersley Road Please note event information is correct at the
levels for each year group. This is a guide to the Excursion Pack which you’ll receive once your
Subiaco, WA 6010 time of printing however is subject to change. Any
assist you however, you are welcome to book booking is confirmed.
changes to the program will be communicated
the sessions you consider the most appropriate
through our channels.
for your students. Need more info? Check out T HE REGAL THEATRE Can we get our books signed?
our FAQ , phone us on 9385 2200 or email 474 Hay Street
Yes! There will be an opportunity for students How can I stay connected to the Festival?
tickets@scribblersfestival.com.au Subiaco, WA 6008
(and teachers) to meet the authors/illustrators
Join our Education Database for the latest news and
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and have their books signed at the Festival
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Bookshop during the lunch break and at the
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end of the day. Queues can be long, we cannot
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Image © Frané Lessac, Our Country - Ancient Wonders
12 by Mark Greenwood, Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd., 2022. 13
2022 CREATIVE STARS Discover our
We want young people to get creative and fall in love
with the magic of storytelling. That’s why we are
Creative Stars
bringing together some of the best authors and artists
from across Australia to share their stories and shine a
spotlight on the value of creative thinking and learning.
Aśka Jayden Boundry
Julia Lawrinson Frané Lessac
AUSTRALIAN (WA) AUSTRALIAN (WA)
AUSTRALIAN (WA) AUSTRALIAN (WA)
Aśka is a visual storyteller, comic maker Jayden Boundry is Whadjuk Balladong
Julia Lawrinson is an award-winning YA and Frané Lessac is an author and illustrator,
and science communicator. Her artwork Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji. He is the co-
children’s author. Despite leaving school at 15, creating over fifty books for children. Born
can be found in children’s magazines and creator of the book Noongar Boodja Waangkan
Julia has a PhD and a Bachelor of Laws with in New Jersey, Frané had many pets as a
publications, including Stars in Their Eyes, a YA with Tyrown Waigana, which will be published
distinction. Her books are about friendship, child, including; a monkey, snakes and a
graphic novel. Aśka believes visual literacy in September 2022. He is a Noongar language
family and the occasional Jack Russell. She camel. She now resides in Perth and aims
is one of the most important skills in today’s teacher and cultural consultant, didgeridoo
loves the ocean, reading, dog parks and the to instil pride and self-esteem in children
world and is always exploring new ways of player, traditional dancer and storyteller with
word “serendipity”. Her latest book is about their heritage. Our Country – Ancient
communicating and presenting ideas with Ngalak Nidja.
Mel and Shell for middle grade readers. Wonders is Frané’s latest title.
images. Photograph by Emanuel Rudnicki
Wai Chim
AUSTRALIAN (NSW)
Shirley Marr Helen Milroy
Peter Cheong AUSTRALIAN (WA) AUSTRALIAN (WA)
AUSTRALIAN (WA) Wai Chim is a first generation Chinese-
Shirley Marr is a first-generation Dr. Helen Milroy is a descendant of the
American from New York City, who now calls
Peter Cheong is an artist and illustrator. Chinese-Australian. She is the author of Palyku people of the Pilbara region,
Sydney home. Freedom Swimmer was Wai’s
After years of working in the Australian YA novels Fury and Preloved, and children’s WA. She is passionate about children’s
YA debut novel and was shortlisted for the
Army, he finally decided to pursue his novels Little Jiang and A Glasshouse of Stars. health and wellbeing. Helen is a UWA
inaugural Readings Young Adult Book Prize.
passion for drawing and now illustrates Shirley describes herself as having a professor, a consultant child and adolescent
Her latest novel, The Surprising Power of a
junior fiction and picture books for the Western mind and an Eastern heart and psychiatrist, and commissioner with the
Good Dumpling, was published in 2019.
likes of Anh Do and Jamila Rizvi. bases her stories on personal experiences. National Mental Health Commission. Her
Most recently, Wai was a contestant on
Photograph by Jessica Wyld latest book is Backyard Beasties.
Channel 10’s Survivor.
B IOG R APHIE S
Deb Fitzpatrick
AUSTRALIAN (WA) James Foley
AUSTRALIAN (WA)
Deb Fitzpatrick is an adult, YA and children’s James Foley makes picture books,
author. Her books have been named Notable middlegrade novels and comics for kids.
Books by the Children’s Book Council of James is the author/illustrator of the S.Tinker
Australia, shortlisted in the West Australian Inc. graphic novel series and the illustrator
Young Readers Book Awards, published in the for the Toffle Tower series by Tim Harris.
US, and optioned for film. Deb’s seventh book James’s latest picture book is Stellarphant.
will be published by Melbourne’s Wild Dingo Photograph by Jessica Wyld
Press in 2022.
Karen Ginnane Kylie Howarth
AUSTRALIAN (VIC) AUSTRALIAN (WA)
Karen Ginnane is an author of middle grade Kylie Howarth grew up in country WA
and YA fiction. Her debut historical fantasy alongside her brother, dog, sheep, kangaroos
adventure novels When Days Tilt and its sequel and one very cheeky echidna. These days, she
When Souls Tear form part of the Time Catchers is an author and illustrator whose award-
series published by Penguin Random House. winning books have been published across
Karen lives in Melbourne with her husband, the world. Her latest picture book,
their two children, and two cats. Bush Magic is due out in 2022.
George Ivanoff
AUSTRALIAN (VIC)
Amie Kaufman
AUSTRALIAN (VIC)
George Ivanoff has written more than 100
Amie Kaufman is an international
books for kids and teens, including the
bestselling author of YA science fiction and
nonfiction Survival Guides and the interactive
fantasy. Her multi award-winning work has
You Choose series. Writing the Survival Guides
been translated into nearly thirty languages.
has indulged his curiosity, interest in research
She is the co-author of the popular Illuminae
and desire to learn new things. George has
Files and Aurora Cycle trilogy. She has two
one wife, two kids and an uncontrollable
books out in 2022. Photograph by Christopher Tovo
imagination.
Image by Briony Stewart, Bedtime Sorted!
14 by Jimmy Rees, Aff irm Press, 2021. 15
Sally Murphy Katrina Nannestad
AUSTRALIAN (WA)
AUSTRALIAN (VIC)
Sally Murphy is an author, poet, speaker
Award-winning author Katrina
and educator, passionate about literature.
Nannestad resides on a hillside in Victoria
With a Doctorate in Creative Writing and
with her husband, black whippet, Olive,
a teaching qualification, Sally has taught
and magpie, Otto. Her books include We
students from pre-primary to university.
Are Wolves, the Lottie Perkins series and the
In between reading, writing and speaking,
brand new The Travelling Bookshop series.
Sally spends a lot of time with her family.
Photograph by Rebecca Rocks
Worse Things is Sally’s latest verse novel.
Matt Stanton
Oliver Phommavanh AUSTRALIAN (NSW)
AUSTRALIAN (NSW)
Matt Stanton has sold more than one million
Oliver Phommavanh is a Thai-Australian books and his middle-grade series Funny Kid,
writer and comedian who has appeared has legions of fans across the globe. Matt
on TV and radio as well as various writing produces a daily kids YouTube show and has
events and festivals. His first book, also written popular picture books including
Thai-riffic! was published to critical acclaim. There Is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts and
His latest novel, What about Thao? is due Pea + Nut! He lives in Sydney, with his wife,
out in 2022. bestselling author Beck Stanton, and their
children. Photograph by Jennifer Blau
Briony Stewart
AUSTRALIAN (WA)
HM Waugh
AUSTRALIAN (WA)
Briony Stewart is an internationally
HM Waugh is a children’s author, educator
published author and illustrator of several
and environmental scientist with a love of
award-winning children’s books. Briony
wild places and outdoor adventures. She
spends her days writing, illustrating, and
has been kidnapped twice, handles dragons
creating amidst the chaos of two cheeky
for a job, and dreams of one day blasting
toddlers and a silly dog. Her latest books are
into space. Her books mix humour, danger
Bedtime Sorted! written by Jimmy Rees and
and friendship with a dash of science and
Where Are You, Magoo?
Photograph by Catherine Carvell
Dianne Wolfer
imagination. Photograph by Jessica Wyld
Thank you Images by James Foley, Stellarphant, Fremantle Press, 2021.
Thank you to our Principal Partners Lotterywest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and Major
AUSTRALIAN (WA)
Partners City of Subiaco, Healthway and the RISE Fund for their vision and support in helping Scribblers Festival ignite a passion for
Dianne Wolfer is an award-winning author
who writes everything from picture books to literature and creativity in young people across the State.
YA fantasy novels. Dianne has always been a
bookworm and wanted to be Silky from the To all our wonderful partners, who are supporting Scribblers Festival in so many different ways: funding, venues, volunteering,
Magic Faraway Tree when she was little. Her
latest book, The Last Light Horse, is the fourth talent and creative oomph, thank you. And thank you to all the parents, children, librarians, authors and illustrators for continuing to
book in the popular Light series. be the lead characters in the Scribblers story.
Grab your Scribblers Festival is an initiative of
Writing Journals FORM: Building A State of Creativity. Principal Partners
and then watch the
SCRIBBLERS FESTIVAL
Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE)
VIDEO SERIES Major Partners Fund – an Australian Government initiative
Before you put pen to paper, meet creative
superstars Gavin, Deb, Aśka and A.J. as they
introduce their top creative tips in these short videos.
Supporting Partners
Visit scribblersfestival.com.au/writing-journal
Image by Aśka, Stars In Their Eyes by
Jessica Walton & Aśka, Fremantle Press, 2021.
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