Would you like an actual, real-life author to come and visit your school?

In my school sessions, I share my own writing journey of how my silly ideas turned into a real book sitting on a shelf. It’s quite a rollercoaster ride! I talk with students about where stories come from, what it’s really like being an author, and how books are made from start to finish.

My visits are fun and interactive. There’s plenty of storytelling, behind-the-scenes tales from my books, and lots of time for kids to ask questions about writing, creativity, publishing, and anything else they can think of. I also run hands-on workshops where students get to create their own mini-stories and discover that they’re storytellers too.

The goal is simple: to make reading and writing feel exciting, achievable, and fun.

For more information, please contact
alison.shucksmith@hachette.co.nz or alanahawkes@xtra.co.nz