Andrew McDonald was born and registered in Melbourne in 1982. The eldest of five kids and self-proclaimed 'King of the Backyard', Andrew learnt humility when he began attending school with other children. Andrew has a degree in Media Studies and has worked as an editor, a writer and a cook. His heroes include Hergé, Roald Dahl and Tina Fey. His work has previously been published in Voiceworks magazine, Cardigan Press's Allnighter anthology and on the back of his left hand.
Andrew is an animal lover. He owns one fish called Lockjaw who has been missing since 1998 and is presumed dead.
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The greatest blogger in the world is his first book, and is aimed at upper primary students.
In his sessions Andrew talks about writing books, writing blogs and the role of the modern day author on the Internet. He also talks about how the Internet can be used for writing, reading and sharing content with real and online communities. For small groups (up to 30 students) Andrew sets up a class blog and encourages children to contribute to it on the spot, to demonstrate the immediacy and power of writing for the Internet.
Follow this link to watch a clip of Andrew.
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Andrew's presentation was fantastic. He had a great rapport with the kids and was engaging and entertaining for the kids, parents and teachers. He had their attention right from the start of his presentation and he held it throughout. From a teaching perspective the activities were great. The story and illustrations he created with the students appeared on his blog right away which was fantastic for the kids, and we were able to print a copy of it as well as an overview of his presentation which went straight into the newsletter. The kids thought he was cool and funny, and can't wait to read the book. Thank you for sending us Andrew, we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Bek James
Alphington Primary School
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