Sharon is available for author talks and writing workshops. For more information, please contact Sharon, Speakers Ink or Paper Birds Speakers Agency.
With over thirty years teaching experience, I am able to create a custom author visit specifically catered to your student's needs. My author visits align with The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration, The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) for Australia K- Year 2 as well as the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCACA) K - Year 10. With particular focus on the English Sub strands - Language, Literature and Literacy.
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Storytime
Join Sharon for a picture book adventure. She will share her hilarious how to picture books through an interactive story time session followed by an art and craft activity. Suitable for: 0-5years + parents and grandparents.
“Sharon is absolutely wonderful with young children, and she presented an engaging, interactive, and fun filled story time session to our families at the library. ‘Get ready, mama!’ is a sweet story with a mother and daughter where the typical roles of child and parent are reversed. The theme of daily routines and sequencing were explored in a fun and child friendly way. The session wrapped up with singing songs and dancing that complemented the story perfectly.” Eden Te PunI Librarian – Belmont Library
"An author, a bear and a pyjama parade, oh my! The Claremont Community Hub & Library hosted Sharon during Book Week 2021. The children [and parents] both watched on as she brought her heart-warming and funny book “Bedtime Daddy” alive. Sharon was a skillful storyteller who clearly knows how to engage with her audience. Of course, a book about bedtime meant we got to wear our pjs to work… Best day ever! Michelle Campbell - Librarian.
Make your own Mini Story book.
Sharon will share her hilarious how to picture books through an interactive story time session and help children make their own mini story book. Children will develop their literacy knowledge and be inspired to read, write and draw. Suitable for: K-PP
Make your own Sidekick
Sharon will share her junior fiction series THE UTILITY BELT to help children to discover, draw and model their very own sidekick animal. Suitable for: K-year 3
Design your own Utility belt.
Sharon will share her junior fiction series THE UTILITY BELT, then using the superpowers of animals she will help the children to design and make their own utility belt tools to overcome everyday challenges. For longer sessions this will be used to provide a framework to write their own UTILITY BELT story. Suitable for: Years 1-6
Character Creation
Sharon will share the characters from all books and hen through a character interview board game help children to create their very own character. This character can then be used as a springboard for children to write their own story. Suitable for: Years 3-6
"Sharon was brilliant with our groups for Book Week in 2024! Engaging and entertaining with the children, with plenty of laughs along the way. The create-a-story process included excellent tips on character and setting building, with some lovely singing for the younger groups as well. We’d love to have Sharon back for more!" - John Geijsman Youth Services Librarian - Fremantle Library
Writing Workshop
Come ready to write! Each child will receive a blank notebook and through writing warm-ups and a writing outline children will develop ideas, characters, settings, and story problems to help them to learn the skills to confidently write a short story from beginning to end. Suitable for: Years 3-6
“The 5-week creative writing workshops held at the Ruth Faulkner Library targeted children 8 to 12 years on how to write a short story to enter competitions! Sharon guided the group of attendees on the step-by-step process of creating a story with all the important elements, sharing great tips on character building, story setting, editing, revision, revision!!It is with great thanks from staff, parents, and participants to Sharon for facilitating such a successful learning experience in short story writing.” – Maria England Library & Museum Officer – Belmont Library
“Sharon has been very helpful for Hanna’s writing, thank you so much. Learning from an Australian author was great experience for us. Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful opportunity. Hanna is looking forward to reading Sharon's next book. The class and meeting a great author has encouraged her to read more books now.” Mum of Hanna – 7 years old
Author Talk
This event is perfect for aspiring writers who are interested in writing and publishing. Sharon will share her journey and offer valuable tips for writing and for navigating both the traditional and self-publishing world. Suitable for: all ages