Upcoming Events
Quick Brown Fox Bookshop
Grange, Qld
6–7.30pm
A Writing Workshop & Talk for Teacher Librarians, Educators, Parents, Authors.
What happens when authors mine their own lives for the stories only they can tell? Join best-selling children’s authors Kristin Darell and Kate Foster for a candid conversation about writing from the inside out.
Being a children’s book creator involves many highs, but it also means plenty of low points, too. Prioritising for your mental health is therefore essential. So, how do you do that exactly? How do you deal with imposter syndrome, rejections, the waiting, and the green-eyed monster?
Join Kate Foster as she shares stories, tips, and ideas that can help. With special guests Kristin Darell, Fiona Lloyd and Charlotte Barkla
Free & Online
Readings Kids
Carlton, Melbourne
6.00–7.00pm
Celebrate the launch of two new middle grade books from two incredible Australian authors, Kristin Darell and Kate Foster and learn about the personal stories behind the stories It’s a Twin Thing: The Big Switch and A River I Must Be.
10–11.30am
The Rose Read Bookshop
Summer Hill, NSW
Join children’s author Kirstin Darell for a fun and interactive storytelling workshop that reveals her secret formula to finding a story anywhere. The best part? It starts with the easiest ingredient of all . . . YOU!
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Join acclaimed children’s author Kristin Darell this Book Week for a storytelling adventure that starts with the most important ingredient. . . . you! Kristin will share a simple, fun approach to writing that turns storytelling into an exciting creative journey.
I’m excited to be heading to Readings Kids for the MELBOURNE launch of my new middle grade novel “It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up”.
Join Kristin Darell to celebrate the launch of The Break Up: It’s a Twin Thing!
I’m heading to Dymock’s Warringah Mall for a meet and greet and to sign copies of all my books – the “Football Fever series” and my “Taronga Presents” books.
I’m so excited to be heading to Berkelouw Books Hornsby to celebrate Love Your Bookshop Day!
11 October 2025 2–4pm Level 3, Westfield HornsbyLooking for some school holidays fun? Get ready to dream up a story and watch it leap off the page!
I’m excited to be joining illustrator Jade Goodwin in this hands-on workshop where writing and drawing come together. I will help you spark a story with words, then Jade will show you how to bring those ideas to life through illustration.
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