Frané’s presented at festivals, libraries and schools around the world, sharing the process of writing and illustrating books, empowering both children and adults. Including: Edinburgh International Writers Festival, Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York, Eric Carle Museum, Bookworm Literature Festival – Beijing and Chengdu China, Brooklyn Book Festival, Ubud Writer’s Festival- Bali, Singapore Asian Festival of Children’s Content, Sharjah Children Reading Festival -UAE, Bookaroo Festival in India and Kuching, Los Angeles and Bologna SCBWI Conferences, IBBY Congress- London, International schools in Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, China, UAE, India and hundreds of schools across the United States and Australia.
Virtual Workshops & School Visits

Programs Offered
Frané will share the process of blending words and art into books that celebrate our past and cultures from around the world. Frané is a dynamic presenter and shares with students of all ages the process of writing and illustrating picture books. Her optimism, humour and eye for detail in the wealth of stories she has to tell is sure to hold any audience captive. She will discuss the origins and inspiration for ideas, research, and balancing creative interpretation with historical and cultural authenticity in creating books. Your students will gain insight into the crafting of narrative through words and pictures. She offers a selection of challenging, engaging workshops for primary, high school students and adults. This is a rare opportunity to meet and work with an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. It is sure to be a memorable experience that students will cherish for the rest of their lives.Suddenly, the process of book making is no longer a mystery but an achievable and enjoyable goal. You can enquire about Frané’s availability and speaker’s fees by contacting Frané.

Planning Considerations
- Keep like age groups together
- Sessions can be arranged to best fit your school timetable.
- Same space for all sessions, i.e., students coming to the library, spare classroom, or an art room
- Audio and/or Video recording is not allowed
Equipment
- Data projector OR smart board and power board
- Microphone for over 100 students
- White board or easel
- Materials required for workshops


Themes:
- STEM: On the Same Day in March, Clouds, Nine O’Clock Lullaby, The Day of The Elephant, Under The Southern Cross
- Australia: A is for Australia, A is for Australian Animals, Under the Southern Cross, Outback Adventure, Magic Boomerang, Our Big Island, Australian Baby Animals, Under the Sea 1 2 3
- Australian History/Bushrangers/Outlaws: The Legend of Moondyne Joe, Ned Kelly and the Green Sash,
- Animal War Heroes/ ANZAC’s: Simpson and His Donkey, Midnight: The Story of the Light Horse
- Alphabet: A is for Australia, Caribbean Alphabet, New York New York: Big Apple A-Z, Capital! Washington DC from A-Z, Heart of Texas
- Folktales: The Fire Children, The Turtle and the Island, Maui and the Big Fish
- Poetry: Good Rhymes Good Times, The Distant Talking Drum, Not A Copper Penny, Caribbean Canvas
- Numeracy: Island Counting 123
- Music: Caribbean Carnival, Camp Granada
- Personal Narratives: The Chalk Doll, My Little Island

Curriculum Links
- English – explores texts from a range of perspectives, investigates text structures and language;
- HSIE – importance of past and present people;
- Drama – watch and listen as an active participant;
- Visual Arts – look at and imagine patterns and forms.
