Each year a host of published WA authors and illustrators present interactive workshops throughout the Telling Tales weekend.
Below you will find a brief background on our authors who have already signed up (as at 30 November 2023) for our 2024 event...As others join us, they will be added to this page.
Deb, a Fremantle author, has published six novels.Her books have been named Notable Books by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, shortlisted in the West Australian Young Readers Book Awards, published in the US, and optioned for film. Her latest book is The spectacular Spencer Gray.
James is an award winning author and illustrator. His list of books and awards won is far too long to list here. His latest two books in 2023 are “Secret Agent Mole, book 1: Goldfish-Finger” (Shortlisted for 2023 Taco Awards, Junior Book award and Longlisted for 2023 Taco Awards, Reluctant Reader award) and “Secret Agent Mole, book 2: The Boar Identity”.
Steve is an award-winning children’s book author. With over forty years of experience working with children, Steve has honed his skills in helping children understand and manage their emotions, which he translates into his writing. With his unique blend of expertise and creativity, Steve continues to inspire and empower young readers.
She has authored two books for children, "Barking Mad" and "Say Hooray", and was the inaugural recipient of the Ray Koppe Young Writers Residency (Australian Society of Authors/Varuna). She has also contributed as a poet to The School Magazine (NSW Department of Education). Renae lives near Fremantle
After the glitch of COVID-19 the Telling Tales in Balingup committee has reformed and we are happy to announce that we are all enthusiastically preparing to present the Telling Tales in Balingup event on Saturday July 6th & Sunday 7th 2024. We look forward to seeing you all then.
The authors and illustrators were delightful and inspiring, and we were thrilled with the small group sessions.
Thank you
Mark