Pip Harry
Pip Harry is an author and former celebrity journalist, who once interviewed Beyonce in a minivan, sat next to Alf from Home & Away at the Logies, interviewed Dame Edna Everage on the red carpet, and chatted to Elmo from Sesame Street on the phone. Nowadays, Pip loves to write about kindness, friendship and courage for kids and teens. Her best known novels are CBCA-award-winning The Little Wave and August & Jones, as well as picture books and young adult novels. She lives on Sydney’s northern beaches with her family and energetic rescue kelpie. Her favourite thing to do is swim too far out from shore in the wild ocean.
PRESENTATION ONE
Spooky Story Starters
Join CBCA-award-winning author Pip Harry in an interactive storytelling journey, where students will roll the dice to choose their own adventure and dream up their own mysterious plots and characters. Pip will explore the world of her new middle-grade series Camp Spooky: Attack of the Aliants and share with students all the ingredients that make a compelling story – be prepared for lots of unexpected plot twists! Topics covered include storytelling, creativity, reading, STEM, sports, ideas for writing stories, writing tips.
AUDIENCEÂ
Years 3–6 (stages 2–3)
DURATIONÂ
60 minutes
MAXIMUM STUDENTS
No limit
REQUIREMENTS
Laptop or computer with USB port and projector (to plug a memory stick into to play a PPT) – sound enabled
Microphone
Small table to display a selection of books
Chair
PRESENTATION TWO
Tales from The Real World – August & Jones & The Little Wave
Pip loves to take inspiration from true stories and the world around her. Students will discover how she went from a celebrity magazine reporter to a bestselling kid’s author, and how she created the CBCA-award-winning books The Little Wave and August & Jones – inspired by encounters with kids just like them. They will even come up with their very own bucket list! Topics covered include friendship, community, disability, diversity, following your dreams, storytelling, creativity, reading and research.
AUDIENCEÂ
Years 3–6 (stages 2–3)
DURATIONÂ
60 minutes
MAXIMUM STUDENTS
No limit
REQUIREMENTS
Laptop or computer with USB port and projector (to plug a memory stick into to play a PPT) – sound enabled
Microphone
Small table to display a selection of books
Chair
PRESENTATION THREE
Picture Book Fun!
From jumping waves to inside dogs, spare kisses and swimming pigs – join CBCA-award-winning author Pip Harry as she delves into the world of her much-loved picture books, and reveals how the gorgeous illustrations and words form an unforgettable story.
Pip will read from one of her latest picture books, Spare Kisses – a warm-hearted celebration of the endless supply of love (and treats!) that grandmothers have for their grandchildren – or The Fast Lane – a funny look at a competitive swimming pig called Daisy! Students will be entranced by Pip’s engaging presenting style and interactive presentation, and may even have time to do their own drawing. Topics covered include storytelling, creativity, illustration, picture books, research, ideas for writing and writing tips.
AUDIENCEÂ
Years K–3 (Stages 1–2)
DURATIONÂ
60 minutes
MAXIMUM STUDENTS
No limit
REQUIREMENTS
Laptop or computer with USB port and projector (to plug a memory stick into to play a PPT) – sound enabled
Microphone
Small table to display a selection of books
Chair
PRESENTATION FOUR
Drift and The Magical World of Beekeeping!
Teens will be captivated by the real-life backstory behind CBCA-award-winning author Pip Harry’s acclaimed verse novel Drift, which was inspired by a swarm of 20,000 bees that settled in the walls of her Sydney house. This timely novel for students aged 12+ has themes of bees, beekeeping, social media, nature, anxiety, chronic pain, friendship and family. Pip will also discuss how she uses her own experiences to inform realistic contemporary stories for young adults. Topics covered include storytelling, creativity, research, ideas and tips for writing, beekeeping, social media, and the environment.
AUDIENCEÂ
Years 7–9 (High school stages 4–5)
DURATIONÂ
60 minutes
MAXIMUM STUDENTS
No limit
REQUIREMENTS
Laptop or computer with USB port and projector (to plug a memory stick into to play a PPT) – sound enabled
Microphone
Small table to display a selection of books
Chair
