Ursula Dubosarsky
Ursula Dubosarsky was born and lives in Sydney wanted to be a writer from age six. She is the author of more than 60 books for children and young adults, and has won many national and international prizes for children’s literature. She has been nominated for the international Hans Christian Andersen and Astrid Lindgren awards, and was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate in 2020. In her spare time, she can be found playing the ukulele and reading cake recipes. Her latest book is Yes, No, Maybe, about a curious guinea pig and a wise old tree, which is illustrated by Andrew Joyner.
PRESENTATION ONE
Brindabella
Slideshow and discussion on Brindabella, an illustrated novel about a child who nurtures an orphaned kangaroo.
AUDIENCEÂ
Years 3–6 (stages 2–3)
DURATIONÂ
45-60 minutes
MAXIMUM STUDENTS
No limit if microphone available
REQUIREMENTS
Data projector with sound and video. Ursula will bring a USB drive with the slideshow presentation, or can email the presentation to the school.
Microphone (if group is more than 30 children).
PRESENTATION TWO
Ask Hercules Quick
Slideshow and discussion on Ask Hercules Quick, an illustrated chapter book about a boy who does odd jobs for his neighbours to save up for a box of magic tricks..
AUDIENCEÂ
Years K–3 (stages 1–2)
DURATIONÂ
45-60 minutes
MAXIMUM STUDENTS
No limit if microphone available
REQUIREMENTS
Data projector with sound and video. Ursula will bring a USB drive with the slideshow presentation, or can email the presentation to the school.
Microphone (if group is more than 30 children).
PRESENTATION THREE
The March of the Ants; The Terrible Plop; Yes, No, Maybe
In this presentation, Ursula will read the picture books The March of the Ants; The Terrible Plop; and Yes, No, Maybe with participation from the audience.
AUDIENCEÂ
Years K–2 (stages 1–2)
DURATIONÂ
45-60 minutes
MAXIMUM STUDENTS
No limit if microphone available
REQUIREMENTS
Microphone (if group is more than 30 children).
