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Kids Think Of Deb's Visits!
Online and in-person
bookings
Would you like an author visit or workshop by Deb?
New South Wales
Creative Kids Tales Speakers' Agency
0419 689 942
Booked Out Speakers' Agency
03 9824 0177
Queensland
Speakers Ink
07 3040 8465
South Australia
Becky's Literary Bookings
0424 584 697
Victoria
Lamont Books
Booked Out Speakers' Agency
03 9824 0177
Deb's Publicist
Tijana Aronson
Penguin Random House Australia
02 8923 9877
Taronson@penguinrandomhouse.com.au
Other States and Territories
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Deb's
Talks & Workshops
Author Talks
Deborah’s author talks are informative, interactive and fun. With her teaching and TV background, she uses images, videos, storytelling and games, to explain the writing process, leaving them excited about books, reading & writing.
Writing Workshops for Kids
Deb leads kids through a series of fun activities to help them become better writers. They’ll explore the writing process from developing ideas, to planning outlines and creating characters and plots readers will love.
PD Session: Fun Activities to Get Kids Writing!
Deb will lead you through a series of fun and practical activities to get your kids excited about writing. She will address the 3 main interrelated strands of the National Curriculum: language, literature and literacy, so that students will gain a better understanding of how writers create exciting plots and characters. The session includes a 20-page handout of activities.
Adults who'd Like to Write for Kids
Writing for children can be fun and rewarding but most of it is simply hard work and a lot of practice. Deb will take you through a practical, hands-on day of writing activities to hone the skills you need to write for kids.
From Teachers, Librarians & kids
Today’s visit by Deborah Abela was one of the best Book Week activities I have ever attended.
Yr 6 teacher, Wenona School, NSW
This was by far the best author visit the school has ever had. St Paul's School, Brisbane
It was great to see the students breathing in the enthusiasm and expertise of Deb. She is truly inspirational. I'll take many of her techniques back to the classroom.
Teacher, Lake Joondalup Baptist College WA
Many thanks for your spectacular visit, the children and teachers loved you. Jodie Walker, International School HCMC, Vietnam
Deborah engaged the students from the moment she was introduced.
Librarian, Wooloowin State School, QLD
Deb had so much energy. The children were engaged and focused. Deb controlled the room well and was warm, encouraging and funny!
Leah Wallis, The Hills Library, Castle Hill NSW
'Great presenter, great enthusiasm and resources.'
PD day at the University of Western Sydney NSW
‘Not only was I learning, I was having fun!’
Jackson, Manning Primary age 11.
‘Today was one of the best days of my life! I love Deborah Abela’s books and her personality so much.’
Imogen age 11 Dianella Heights PS