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Author and Motivational Talks

 

Author Talks:

Author visits are available in person and online via zoom, for Kindergarten to adults. My preference is for class sizes up to a full stage in a session. This allows for more interaction and student engagement.

I have worked as a casual primary school teacher with the NSW Department of Education for eight years. Following the pandemic I began teaching English and Creative in a private coaching college, and I am currently in my fourth year there.

 

 In my author talks I bring my teaching experience and my love of books together to promote children's engagement and joy in the world around them through the power of words.

While my teaching experience has predominately been in the primary school, I am also experienced in presenting to high school students and adult groups.

I hold a current NSW working with children check.

Topics to choose from as part of presentation:

A discussion about each of my books and a book reading.

A discussion of themes: feelings, safety, friendship.

A discussion about the process of self-publishing, what is involved. (aimed for stage 2 and above)

Features of writing. Please discuss specific areas to discuss or explore during a workshop with me.

A general discussion about all of the above.

Q and A.

When making an inquiry:

Please indicate the age and size of the audience.

Topics for the presentation from the list above, or additional.

Time slots for each presentation (particularly if doing multiple sessions in a day).

Please consider time zones when contacting me. I am very happy to present to anywhere worldwide via zoom.

I am also available for small group or individual writing workshops. When making your inquiry, please tell me what area of writing you would like the students to work on. Please note that I am more familiar with prose than poetry.

Every in person booking will receive a set of signed books for your library, FREE!

 

Each session is 45 to 60 minutes.

In Person and virtual sessions within Australia

1 session - $130

2 session - $260

3 sessions - $390

4 sessions - $520

International virtual sessions

Each 45 minute session - $100 USD/Euro

All rates and workshop content will be discussed and negotiated upon request.

If you wish to make an inquiry, please contact me.

A 5% booking fee is required to secure the booking.

After your initial inquiry you will be contacted via email.

Motivational Talks and Discussions:

I have worked in the disability sector, been a carer, and have disabilities of my own. I understand what it is like to be seen as 'different'. 

 

My motivational presentations are designed to promote inclusion and awareness. I aim to empower those with disabilities or difficulties and to promote understanding and acceptance in others.

 

These presentations are ideal for students from year 3 to 12, and adult groups.

If you would like to discuss these events with me, please contact me.

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I wish to acknowledge the Garigal people and the Gayamaygal people, who are the traditional owners of this land where I live and work. Also to the Darramurragal people, where I previously lived and worked. I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging.

© 2020 - 2025 by Penny Macoun

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