State Library ‘Book Bash’ Author Online Webinars for Yr 3 – 6.

Tues 24 June 10.00am       Wednesday 25 June 10.0aam        Thursday 26 June 10.00am

What if Anh Do took over your morning literacy program . . .

On Tuesday 24 June, hear from Australian writing legend Anh Do (WeirdoSmarty PupNinja KidWolf Girl) as he shares his storytelling secrets.

On Wednesday 25 June, Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin (Billie B BrownSchool of MonstersHey Jack) will explore how to bring characters to life.

On Thursday 26 June, learn how to finish your story with a bang with award-winning author Amelia Mellor (Grandest Bookshop Trilogy).

This program was funded by the Department of Education Victoria to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

About the authors

Anh Do is one of Australia’s most loved success stories. He has been Australia’s best-selling author 5 years in a row with over 10 million book sales.

Sally Rippin is the current Australian Children’s Laureate (2024-2025) and one of Australia’s highest-selling female authors. She has written over 100 books for children and young adults, many of them award-winning.

Amelia Mellor is the author of the award-winning Grandest Bookshop Trilogy, a fantasy series for ages 9-13 based on Melbourne history. Her new five-part middle grade fantasy series, Oceanforged, begins in August 2025 with The Wicked Ship.

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