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Felice Arena
Author, Illustrator
Felice Arena is one of Australia’s much-loved writers for kids. He is the author of many best-selling and award-winning books, including Wish, the Boyz Rule stories, the hilarious Farticus Maximus and the hugely popular Specky Magee series, co-written with old school mate and football legend Garry Lyon.
Felice is proud to be one of the ambassadors for the National Year of Reading 2012 program and the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge.
» Read more about Felice Arena
Kerry Argent
Author, Illustrator
Kerry Argent is one of Australia’s finest and most highly acclaimed illustrators. Her first picture book, One Woolly Wombat was published while she was still at art school and went on to become an international bestseller. For over a decade, Kerry combined illustrating books with her job as Art Director at Omnibus Books in Adelaide. She now illustrates full time and works on texts of her own, like India the Show-Stopper, as well as continuing to collaborate with Australia’s best known picture book writers, including Margaret Wild (Ruby Roars).
» Read more about Kerry Argent
Tim Bain
Curriculum Specialist, Illustrator
Tim Bain is an award-winning filmmaker, animator, TV writer and children’s playwright. An audio-visual jack-of-all-trades, he writes, directs, produces and edits television commercials, promotional films, documentaries and animation, and writes television comedy.
» Read more about Tim Bain
Katherine Battersby
Author, Illustrator
Katherine is a children’s writer and illustrator whose first picture book, Squish Rabbit, is published in Australia, the US, China and beyond. Squish Rabbit, which The New York Times says “is bound to win children’s hearts”, is shortlisted for the 2012 Crichton Award and is also a Notable Book in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards. In September 2012, the adorable bunny returns in Brave Squish Rabbit.
» Read more about Katherine Battersby
Lorette Broesktra
Author, Illustrator
Lorette Broekstra writes and illustrates children’s picture books. She wrote and illustrated the best selling Baby Bear and Hugo series.
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Kevin Burgemeestre
Author, Illustrator
Kevin trained in illustration, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and Bugs Bunny to tell the story with pictures! His writing debut came with B is for Bravo, a dramatic picture book about Australian aviation illustrated using 3D (grab your glasses!) dioramas made from recycled stuff. He loves telling Australian stories and giving inspirational workshops, where he is often heard saying: “There’s nothing you can’t do on paper!”
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Bernard Caleo
Illustrator, Author, Storyteller/Performer
Bernard Caleo is a performer, comic book maker, and comic book communicator.
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Deborah Carlyon
Author, Illustrator
Deborah Carlyon is a talented writer and versatile speaker. Her work forms a bridge between two cultures. Her books have sensitivity, depth, heart, humour, and a soulful, healing imagery.
» Read more about Deborah Carlyon
Isobelle Carmody
Author, Illustrator
Isobelle Carmody is one of Australia’s most highly regarded and prominent authors of fantasy for young adult readers. A consummate and much-loved storyteller, Isobelle has a host of award-winning novels to her credit, including The Obernewton Chronicles and The Legend of Little Fur series. Her latest books are The Red Wind and a collaborative collection of short stories based on fairy tales, with Nan Mc Nab, The Wilful Eye.
Isobelle will be returning briefly to Australia in August 2013. She will available for bookings in Melbourne from 14–16 August. It is unlikely additional dates will be added, so register your interest as soon as possible.
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Gaye Chapman
Author, Illustrator, Inspirational Speaker
Gaye Chapman is an artist and performer who uses drama, ‘right-brain’ thinking and synaesthesia ‘games’ as teaching tools in her dynamic art workshops and talks.
Gaye is a visual artist of international standing and is one of the most significant painters working in Australia today. She holds a PhD in Contemporary Art and has been exhibiting since 1976, her comprehensive body of work critically acclaimed. Gaye’s work with progressive writers, along with her own writing, has also established her as an innovator of contemporary children’s picture books with over 10 titles to her name.
An inspiring and versatile teaching artist and presenter, with extensive experience giving workshops and talks across Australia, Gaye’s experimental and highly interactive sessions are both educational and fun.
» Read more about Gaye Chapman
Anna Ciddor
Author, Illustrator
Anna Ciddor has written and illustrated over 50 books on topics as diverse as Vikings, travel, toilets and Australian history. She is best known for her highly popular Viking Magic trilogy Runestone, Wolfspell and Stormriders.
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Amanda Cooper
Illustrator
Gallery for a Day is a travelling exhibition of the original illustrations and preliminary artwork from Australian picture books. Interactive workshops give the students an understanding of the planning and process involved in creating art for picture books.
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John Danalis
Author, Illustrator, Storyteller/Performer
John Danalis has been writing and illustrating for children and young adults for ten years. His works include picture books, chapter books and non-fiction.
In 2013, John will tour Melbourne schools in Book Week (19-23 August).
» Read more about John Danalis
Sue deGennaro
Illustrator, Author
Sue deGennaro is an author and an illustrator. She has illustrated seven picture books, and is the author and illustrator of The Pros and Cons of Being A Frog (shortlist for the CBCA 2013 Early Childhood Prize). Her most recent illustrated book is Max & George by Cori Brooke (Penguin, 2013). Sue’s illustrations are quirky and infectiously funny. Sue has worked in many careers (including confectionery, circuses and home renovations!), and now (between making books) she often teachers writing & illustration.
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Terry Denton
Illustrator, Author
Terry Denton is best known for the Gasp! series, the Wombat and Fox stories and the best selling Just! books, done in collaboration with Andy Griffiths. He is one of those lucky people who can write and illustrate. He has written twenty children’s books himself and collaborated on eighty more with some of the most popular children’s authors in Australia.
» Read more about Terry Denton
Kylie Dunstan
Author, Illustrator
Kylie Dunstan is an award winning author and illustrator of children’s picture books. Her first book Collecting Colour won CBCA Picture Book of the Year in 2009. She has since written and illustrated two more books and is working on her fourth.
» Read more about Kylie Dunstan
Marjory Gardner
Illustrator
Marjory Gardner has been illustrating for trade and educational books and magazines for over twenty years. Her rainbow colours and cheerful, friendly style are instantly recognizable.
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Serena Geddes
Illustrator
Serena spent six years with Walt Disney Animation Australia working on the sequels to The Lion King, Return to Neverland, Tarzan and The Jungle Book. She had an eight year gap working in every other industry but the one she loved, and in 2009 secured her first contract with New Frontier Publishing, illustrating seven books for them in just under two years.
» Read more about Serena GeddesHer most recent works include a fourth and final book in the Totally Twins series – Birthday Bonanza by Aleesah Darlison, a children’s picture book called Gracie and Josh by recognised author Suzanne Gervay, and a new series with Random House by award winning author Belinda Murrell called Lulu Bell. Just to add to the mayhem, Serena was one of two illustrators picked up by a US agent in June 2012 and is currently working on a small series of author/illustrator picture books for publication in 2014.
Gus Gordon
Illustrator, Author
Gus Gordon is a children’s book author and illustrator. He has written and illustrated over 70 books for children. His most recent picture book, Wendy (Penguin), about a motorcycle riding stunt chicken, was selected as a CBCA Notable Book in the 2010 Book of the Year Awards. His newest picture book, Herman and Rosie (Penguin, Sep 2012), will be released in 2013 in the US.
Gus has always been attracted to drawing and writing about animals in human roles. This most likely stems from a long love of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in The Willows. Gus also likes cheese.
In 2013, Gus will undertake his first Melbourne tour for Booked Out. He will be available to schools in Melbourne for Book Week (19-23 August). Make him welcome at your school!
» Read more about Gus Gordon
Mini Goss
Author, Illustrator
Mini Goss is a Melbourne-based award winning author and illustrator, with more than 30 books to her name. Mini’s life-like, detailed illustrations draw readers into a world of imagination and humour that appeal to children and parent alike. She has won over fans in Australia and overseas with her quirky, realistic style.
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Dave Hackett
Author, Illustrator
‘Cartoon’ Dave Hackett will be in Melbourne the last week of Term 3 (16-20 Sep). Dave’s cartooning workshops are a perfect fun way to see out the term. Phone us for more information.
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Roland Harvey
Author, Illustrator
Roland Harvey writes and illustrates highly detailed, funny and slightly educational books using pen ink and watercolour. He has won a number of awards including the Dromkeen Medal. He demonstrates his craft in an entertaining manner to all ages.
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Elizabeth Honey
Author, Illustrator
Elizabeth Honey is an award-winning author of poetry, picture books and novels. She is also an artist and illustrates her own books. Her playful humour, originality, and energy strike a chord with children everywhere. Her novels are published in many countries.
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Geoff Kelly
Author, Illustrator
Geoff has worked in most areas of illustration from magazines and publishing to the many faceted world of commercial art. He has written and illustrated a number of children’s books and made the pictures for many more.
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David Lovegrove
Illustrator
David Lovegrove is a gifted artist who studied at two of Australia’s best art schools – The Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney and the Qld College of Art, Brisbane (where he gained his Master of Arts in Visual Arts). His passion is for exploring the ‘Way’ or the ‘Tao’ of the artist in the 21st Century, bringing together high skill and intuitive inspiration and freedom.
In his presentations and workshops he focuses on the cutting edge melding of story and artistic skill used in the creation of Graphic Novels, Manga and Comics and in Concept Art for Film, TV and Computer Games.
» Read more about David Lovegrove
Emma Magenta
Illustrator, Author
Emma Magenta was born in Sydney and began her career drawing and writing her thoughts down on brown paper bags while working at Berkelouw Books in Paddington. After pinning them to the front window, they accrued a cult status and a publishing deal was offered to her by Australian publishing phenomenon; Bradley Trevor Grieve.
Since then, she has written and illustrated several adult picture books; The Peril of Magnificent Love, A Gorgeous Sense of Hope, The Origin of Lament and The Gradual Demise of Phillipa Finch. These books explore aspects of the feminine psyche, one’s emotional world and the secret life of relationships. They have resonated with thousands of women around the globe as an antidote to depression and a validation of hope.
» Read more about Emma Magenta
Felicity Marshall
Author, Illustrator
Felicity is an author and illustrator of children’s picture books, as well as an accomplished painter. She believes in a holistic approach to art, and its role in all forms as both expression and therapy. She also believes that the process of creating art is as important as the end result.
» Read more about Felicity Marshall
Marc Martin
Illustrator, Author
Marc Martin is one of Australia’s most talented new picture-book creators. Having formally trained as a graphic designer, he splits his time between his design studio and various illustration projects. His first book, A Forest, explores themes of sustainability, growth, and our relationship with the environment.
» Read more about Marc Martin
Lucia Masciullo
Illustrator
Lucia is an award winning illustrator of children’s picture books and novels. Since she moved from Italy to Australia in 2007 she has collaborated with Penguin (Australia) and Hardie Grant Egmont.
Lucia has been chosen as illustrator for the debut illustrated books of award winning author Sonya Hartnett and one of her illustrated books, Family Forest, was shortlisted for the CBCA award 2011.
» Read more about Lucia Masciullo
Marc McBride
Illustrator
Marc McBride has illustrated over fifty book covers and countless magazines, as well as producing artwork for advertising campaigns. He has a solid design background in both advertising and film, and won the West Australian Film and Television Award for Best Art Director. Marc has had work exhibited with the New York Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his illustrations in the Deltora Quest series, written by Emily Rodda.
Marc will take expressions of interest for residencies with schools in Western Australia in 2013.
» Read more about Marc McBride
Heath McKenzie
Illustrator
Heath McKenzie is a best selling illustrator specialising in stylised, rather cartoony digital illustration (though it’s all meant to look as ‘not digital’ as possible!)
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David Miller
Author, Illustrator
David Miller is having a lot of difficulty answering this question, so here are a few kind words from publisher Helen Chamberlin: ‘David is a leading Australian children’s book author/illustrator with a hugely impressive track record. His unique paper sculptures are of the highest artistic merit and he has a consummately professional approach to all he undertakes.’
» Read more about David Miller
Martine Murray
Author, Illustrator
Martine Murray left university to study art. After art school she studied more physical things like acrobatics and dance. Then she tried to join it all together in theatre. Meanwhile, she started writing just to keep track of what was going on. She spends a lot of time walking with her dog, Bear, and thinking up ideas. She has never learnt practical skills except how to cook rice. She lives in Melbourne.
» Read more about Martine Murray
Katrina Nannestad
Author, Illustrator
Katrina Nannestad grew up in central-western New South Wales and has lived and worked most of her life in small country towns. After studying Arts and Education at the University of New England, she went on to teach, travel, raise children and pursue her love of stories. Katrina likes to celebrate family, friendship and community in her writing.
» Read more about Katrina Nannestad
Narelle Oliver
Author, Illustrator
Narelle Oliver is author and illustrator of award-winning picture books which feature narratives based on both natural history and imaginary/social/mathematical themes. Equipped with a Bachelor of Education, teaching experience, and twenty years of publication experience, she has conducted writing and illustrating workshops across Australia and South-East Asia.
» Read more about Narelle Oliver
Andrew Plant
Illustrator, Author
Andrew trained as a zoologist before discovering he preferred painting and writing about animals rather than dissecting them! Although he still loves being a science educator, he also designs, choreographs, and directs student theatre. A scientific artist, or an artistic scientist!
» Read more about Andrew Plant
Jeff Raglus
Author, Illustrator
Jeff Raglus is a well known artist, illustrator and musician. He has worked for Mambo Graphics, Swatch Watches and has played in musical ensembles such as The Black Sorrows and The Bachelors from Prague.
» Read more about Jeff Raglus
Sally Rippin
Author, Illustrator
Sally Rippin is one of Booked Out’s most versatile speakers. She has run workshops and given presentations from Prep to Year 12 in both writing and illustrating. Sally travels regularly throughout Australia to speak at schools and festivals and has recently had residencies in Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai and Ghana.
In 2013, Sally is returning to school visits after a year off. She will take school bookings for three weeks between 12-30 August. These dates are now fully booked, though we will take expressions of interest for future bookings, or recommend alternative speakers for August.
» Read more about Sally Rippin
Jeannette Rowe
Author, Illustrator
Jeannette Rowe is one of Australia’s best selling preschool authors/illustrators. She has published over 100 picture books over the past twelve years and has sold nearly two million books around the world. She has also developed four Digital BookGames, including the award-winning YoYo Go Spy for iPad. Find out about these games here.
» Read more about Jeannette Rowe
Craig Smith
Illustrator
Craig Smith’s warm, quirky illustrations have amused kids for more than three decades. With over 360 books to his credit, the humor and pathos of home and school life, and a fondness for unusual perspectives are features of his work.
Craig will tour schools in Western Australia from 30 July–8 August 2012. This tour is fully booked but, extra dates have been added: 23–27 September 2013. Celebrate the last week of Term 3 with an illustrator visit by Craig Smith and give the students something to inspire their creativity over the holidays!
» Read more about Craig Smith
R.A. Spratt
Author, Illustrator
R.A.Spratt is an award-winning comedy writer with thirteen years experience in the television industry. She started out writing political satire, then moved into sketch comedy, then pre-school drama and in more recent years has worked mainly in animation. R.A. Spratt lives in Sydney. She used to enjoy bellringing, hapkido and long distance running. But then she had two children has rarely left the house since. She is currently working on the 6th installment in the Nanny Piggins series.
» Read more about R.A. Spratt
Anne Spudvilas
Illustrator
Anne Spudvilas is a multi award-winning illustrator of children’s books. Her work on the picture book version of Mao’s Last Dancer, The Peasant Prince, took her to China with author Li Cunxin. The Peasant Prince won both the NSW and Qld Premiers Awards and CBCA Honor book in 2008. Anne’s work concentrates on portraying character and expression in people in commissioned portraits, courtroom sketching and children’s books. Anne is in demand for drawing workshops here and overseas and gives presentations about the process of illustrating books for primary and secondary level.
Anne now resides on the NSW / Vic border. She will be in Melbourne in the week of May 6-10 2013 and available for Melbourne schools and libraries.
» Read more about Anne Spudvilas
Coral Tulloch
Illustrator, Author
Coral Tulloch has worked on close to 60 books for children for both Australian and International publishers. As an author and illustrator, working in both fiction and non-fiction, Coral brings a wide range of presentations from cartooning to discussions on the environment, for a wide audience group.
Her latest book, One Small Island co-authored and co-illustrated with Alison Lester tells the story of Macquarie Island. She is currently working on two illustrated fictions, which revolve around the continent she loves so well.
» Read more about Coral Tulloch
Mitch Vane
Illustrator
Mitch Vane is a Melbourne based illustrator who works in a variety of mediums but is at her happiest drawing with a good old-fashioned dip pen and Indian ink. She often collaborates with her partner Danny Katz – her cartoons have appeared with his weekly humour column in The Age for over twelve years. They have created many children’s books together, including the YABBA award winning Little Lunch series and No Thanks Hanks & Other Unmannerly Tales. Mitch has illustrated many other children’s books with publishers both in Australia and the US including The Patch, Bedtails, and the much loved Becky series with Ursula Dubosarsky which includes the 2011 CBCA shortlisted title The Deep End. Mitch paints in her studio at home, and does various workshops and appearances at bookshops, libraries and schools throughout the year.
» Read more about Mitch Vane
Anna Walker
Author, Illustrator
Anna Walker has illustrated and written delightful books for young children. Her books have won awards for their design and content and are published internationally.
» Read more about Anna Walker
Gabrielle Wang
Author, Illustrator
Gabrielle Wang is an award winning author and illustrator of novels and picture books for children and young adults. She was born in Melbourne of Chinese heritage. As a result, Gabrielle’s books are a blend of both Australian and Chinese culture with a touch of fantasy. She has conducted workshops in writing and illustrating around Australia and overseas.
Gabrielle Wang will tour schools in Perth between 16–27 September 2013.
» Read more about Gabrielle Wang
Trudy White
Author, Illustrator
Trudy White is a painter, illustrator, author and designer. She draws in watercolour, ink and acrylic paint, making large paintings and small books, and she also designs books and other things.
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Mark Wilson
Author, Illustrator
Mark Wilson is one of Australia’s most successful author/illustrators of children’s books. He currently has seventeen books in print in Australia and the USA. His picture books have won many awards including two Whiteley Awards for children’s picture books, two Wilderness Society Awards and five CBCA Notable Picture Book awards.
» Read more about Mark Wilson
Ben Wood
Illustrator
Ben Wood has been illustrating for publishers and design studios for many years. He has been a Booked Out speaker for nearly as long and enjoys creating books with students.
» Read more about Ben Wood