John Danalis – Author / Illustrator–In–Residence
Post date: Feb 07, 2011 5:25:11 AM
John’s talks will be as follows:
Tuesday 22nd 4.30-6pm . The Alchemy of Story Telling ~ Healing and Transformation Through Story. (Storytelling is one of the ten basic human needs. Why do we tell story, how can it transform our lives, and where can it take us as individuals, communities and societies).
Thursday 24th 8.30-10am. Technique, Craft and Cunning. (Breaking down and demystifying the craft of writing, and ways to engage students to not just write story, but to write their future)
John’s book Schumann the Shoeman was awarded the Children’s Choice Award for best picture book (2010) by the Children’s Book Council of Australia and is shortlisted in the picture book category for this year’s Red Dot Award.
John’s book for older readers and adults, Riding the Black Cockatoo is an amazing, thought-provoking story. The Independent says “Riding the Black Cockatoo is a GCSE English set text with effect from this autumn, having been chosen, very unusually, before it was even published in the UK. I suspect a lot of teachers and teenagers will be blown away by it.”
John’s books can be purchased from Bookaburra or online. Riding the Black Cockatoo is available as an e-book or paperback from Angus and Robertson and at Kinokuniya. Schumann the Shoeman can be purchased online from Readings, Dymocks and other Australian bookstores. John is bringing a small quantity of books with him and you will be able to order them in advance.
John will be taking two adult sessions (limited to 50 people) in the Junior Library. ISLN members are welcome to attend.W e will also be hosting a dinner on Tuesday 22nd after his session. To attend a session, RSVP for the dinner or purchase books please complete this form by 14th February
John Danalis will be visiting Tanglin Trust School (Junior Library) from 18-24 February.
