SUE WHITING
The day Sue Whiting put on a dinosaur costume and went to work as a storyteller at a children’s party shop to earn some extra cash, she knew that telling stories was the job for her. Unfortunately, it took her many long years to work up the courage to follow that particular dream.

For the first twenty-five years of her working life, Sue was a primary school teacher with a special interest in literacy education and children’s literature. In 2005 Sue left teaching to pursue a career in publishing and now works as a children’s book editor. Sue is also a successful children’s author who has written almost 60 books, including picture books, chapter books and novels for pre-teens. Her latest books include the junior novel A Britt Brady Mystery: The Hairy Legs Heist and picture book The Firefighters illustrated by Donna Rawlins.

Sue loves sharing her passion for writing and story and her love of books and reading with others. She is nothing if not passionate and has been visiting and speaking at schools, libraries, conferences and literary festivals throughout Australia for a number of years.

As an ex-teacher, Sue understands schools, kids and teachers and has something to offer all age groups including:

• dramatic storytelling and picture book fun for younger audiences
• author talks
• “cooking up books” presentations – tips on how to make a tasty story brew and exploration of the writing process from idea to finished story
• creative writing workshops
• and presentations exploring the mysteries of book production and publishing.

She is happy to tailor her presentations to the particular needs of the school, group or event.

Some comments about Sue’s presentations include:

“ We all really enjoyed your visit and were inspired by your enthusiasm. Teachers have all incorporated aspects from your presentation into their class programs. Thank you again; you were fantastic! ”
- Kristy Shearer, Literacy Coordinator, Thomas Pattison School, North Rocks

“ The workshop with Sue Whiting was fantastic … She gave us the confidence to write and by the end of the workshop everyone had a story in their head.”
- Andrew and Riley Year 7 Edmund Rice College, Wollongong

“Thanks for the visit to our school. The kids are still talking. They loved everything about your visit, as did the staff. I have recommended you to others.”
- Sue Smythe, Teacher Librarian, St Columbkilles Primary, Corrimal

“What a great day yesterday! :) Thank you so much. You worked so hard and thoroughly deserved all the positive feedback I have had about your sessions. I hope you have recovered today as you must have been exhausted.”
- Kathy Hall, Teacher Librarian, St Patrick’s Primary, Port Kembla.

" Sue brings to the children the joy of writing ... This she does with much vitality and enthusiasm ... She is an inspiration …"
- Jan Tolley, Children's Creative Writing Group, Heathcote NSW

For further information including teacher’s notes on some of Sue’s books please visit Sue’s website: www.suewhiting.com

Or her publishers:
www.walkerbooks.com.au
www.newfrontier.com.au
www.koalabooks.com.au

Click here for a list of Sue's published books

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