WRITING FOR CHILDREN with Sally Murphy
Event description
Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most celebrated and knowledgeable children’s literature experts. Sally Murphy is an award-winning author and poet who has published over 20 books for children including verse novels, picture books, chapter books and middle grade novels. She also holds a PhD in creative writing, lectures in education and literacy at Curtin University and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2022 for her outstanding contributions to education and children’s literature.
A FREE hands-on workshop suitable for adults of all experience levels. Whether you're a published, aspiring or hobby writer; working on your own children's book; a teacher or librarian, or a casual kidlit enthusiast, Sally will enlighten you in fun and creative ways that can help children learn to read and encourage a lifelong love of books.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring whatever material(s) you have with you, including drafts, sketches or a portfolio, as well as writing and drawing materials. Don't worry if you don't have anything, we'll have some materials to share.
Photo Credit: FORM's Scribblers on the Road 2024, adult workshops, Newman WA. Photograph by AB Videography, courtesy of FORM Building a State of Creativity
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