I love working with StoryBox Library – they’re a wonderful company that creates video read-aloud of Australian children’s books, often read out by the creators themselves. I’ve recorded a few videos with them in the past! I also helped out with their fantastic classroom lesson program, Story Tools.
So when StoryBox Library asked me if I wanted to be part of a competition for Australian schools, how could I say no?
Continue reading “You could win a school visit from me!”I’ve got a couple of workshops and book launches coming up – details below!
Join me for a digital event on Feb 10. I’ll read Stellarphant and Happy Barry Capybara, as well as lead a quick draw session and engage in a live Q&A.
DATE: Monday February 10th
WHEN: 10:00 – 10:45am AEDT
WHERE: online
AGES: early stage 1, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3
COST: free
BOOKING: log in to book your place
Get ready for a fun-filled celebration of imagination, rivalry and unexpected friendship! Join us on Saturday 15 March at The Literature Centre for the highly anticipated launch of Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story.
From participating in a fun tug-of-war or ‘snowball’ fight (no risk, all fun!), this event is packed with exciting, hands-on activities for all ages.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of James’s work or new to his world, this event is a perfect opportunity to dive into the adventure and joy of Bigfoot vs Yeti. Bring your family, friends and love for reading – there’s something for everyone!
DATE: Saturday March 15
TIME: 11am-1pm AWST
WHERE: The Literature Centre, Cnr Knutsford St & Hampton Rd, Fremantle WA
REGISTRATION: essential, via Humanitix
I’ve got a FREE virtual primary schools session coming up in March!
It’s available to schools across Australia.
I’ll read my new picture book Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story, plus we’ll do some drawing and a Q&A.
DATE: Monday March 17th
WHEN: 10:00 – 10:45am AEDT
WHERE: online
AGES: primary (early stage 1, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3)
COST: free
BOOKING: essential
NB: If you can’t make it to the live session, you can still register and get access to a recording for two weeks afterwards.
I’ll be in Sydney at the end of March to celebrate the release of Bigfoot vs Yeti and the new colour edition of Dungzilla! Join me at Gleebooks in Glebe for a ridiculously fun double book launch.
DATE: Saturday March 29
TIME: 10:30am
WHERE: Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW
REGISTRATION: rachel@gleebooks.com.au
Learn how to break into the arts as an illustrator with some practical advice from a professional writer, illustrator and cartoonist – me! Join me for this evening workshop.
DATE: Wednesday April 9th
WHEN: 6 – 7:30pm
WHERE: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo
TICKETS: essential. $10 per person
This is fantastic news … Barking Gecko Arts is adapting my picture book Stellarphant for theatre!
Having seen their incredible show House, I’m beyond excited to see how Barking Gecko Arts brings Stella’s story to the stage.
Artistic Director Sam Longley will lead the Barking Gecko team in bringing the production to life. It’s currently scheduled for January 2026.
Continue reading “Stellarphant headed to the stage”
Join me to celebrate the release of my new picture book, Happy Barry Capybara. I’ll share stories and guide kids through an illustration activity—there’s sure to be lots of laughs and capybara-related fun!
DATE: Saturday November 2nd
WHEN: 2:30 – 3:30pm
WHERE: Paper Bird Books, 42 Henry St, Fremantle WA
AGES: all age
TICKETS: free; bookings essential.
I know we’ve all just finished a busy busy BUSY term 3, but …
… now it’s time for some fun school holiday workshops!
I’ve got a great new collaborative storytelling event at the Awesome Festival called Spontaneous Stories … and a comics workshop at Fremantle Library.
I’ve got some other events around town too but they’ve already booked out, so these are the only ones that still have tickets (at the time of making this post). Best get in quick!
I’ve got a brand new session planned for the Awesome Arts festival this year called SPONTANEOUS STORIES.
Bring your weirdest and wackiest ideas for stories, because we’ll be mashing them up into the funniest Franken-tale you’ve ever heard – which I will illustrate, live!
It’s 50% workshop, 50% performance, 110% improv, 25.3% carbohydrates, and may contain traces of tree nuts. You’ll even be able to download the story as a pdf from my website afterwards.
DATE: Thursday September 26th
WHEN:
– 10:30am -> 12:00pm (SESSION SOLD OUT)
– 12:30pm -> 2:00pm (new session added)
WHERE: State Library of Western Australia, Perth
BOOKINGS: essential. Buy tickets here.
I’ve got three events coming up this April school holidays.
Details below!
Come and help celebrate the release of Right Way Down, a brand new children’s poetry collection from WA authors.
WHEN: Saturday April 6th, 10:30am
WHERE: Rankin Gardens, car Hamersley Rd and Rokeyby Rd, Subiaco, WA
BOOKINGS: FREE but required, via eventbrite.
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Join us to celebrate the launch Right Way Down, a collection of children’s poetry from 38 brilliant WA writers!
Following the launch: books will be available for purchase, enjoy light refreshments, browse the artwork of Briony Stewart, meet the book’s editors and illustrator, and grab a signature from one of the many contributors (including me!).
This event is a collaboration between Alphabet Soup Books and Fremantle Press. The book is sponsored by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
Tickets to this event are free but essential (numbers are limited).
DATE: Saturday 16 March, 2024
WHEN: 3-5pm
WHERE: State Library of WA, Perth CBD
AGES: all ages
TICKETS: FREE, bookings essential
2024 is just around the corner (how did that happen??). Which means it’s almost time for Perth Festival and it’s wonderful Writers’ Weekend.
I’ll be on a panel with Kylie Howarth and Bec Newman talking about all things kids books!
Presented in association with Writing WA
The creative minds of Kylie Howarth (Crocs Stole My Socks), Rebecca M Newman (Right Way Down) and me, James Foley (Secret Agent Mole), come together for an exhilarating conversation hosted by Writing WA Chair Lesley Reece AM. Join us as we delve into the secrets of crafting engaging stories for young minds and celebrate the wonders of storytelling.
DATE: Saturday 24 February, 2024
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: State Library of WA, Perth CBD
AGES: all ages
TICKETS: pay what you can (recommended price, $25)
Head to the Perth Festival Writers’ Weekend program for more info on this and many other sessions.
I’ve got just a handful of events left for the rest of the year – the Scribblers Family Festival on October 28-29, and the Fremantle Arts Centre’s 50th birthday celebrations on November 26.
Details below!
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