.. SUSAN BERRAN .. Australian Author / Illustrator - of Hilariously Gross Books
  • Home
  • Books >>
    • Book Shop - General ...................................................
    • Coming Soon ...................................................
  • School / Lib' Info >>
    • Schools / Libraries Workshop Info'
    • Literacy Initiatives >
      • 'Seed' Story Project
    • Schools / Libraries Visited
  • Media / Events >>
    • Media
    • Come & Say "HI"
  • KIDS >>
    • Fluff Butt & Family
    • Colouring Sheets
    • Sam's Inventions Made By You
    • KidZ CommentZ
  • ABOUT
  • Contact

Braidwood Central School  NSW

Picture


                                      It's been a rough few months with fire and flood.
                                       
                                       I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to come along
                                       and meet you all.

                                       It was such a pleasure to meet and work with you.
                                       
                                       Thanks for the amazing hospitality (and local produce)
                                        Happy reading everyone
                                        Susan


Bega Valley PS  NSW

Picture


                                       Great meeting you all.
                                       
                                      Thanks for an awesome day guys,
                                       I had heaps of fun, I hope you did too. 

                                       Glad to see so many smiles after such a tough time.
                                       
                                        All the best everyone
                                        Susan


Candelo Public School  NSW

Picture

​
                                       Thanks for inviting me to your wonderful school.
                                       
                                       It's been a tough few months between fire and flood,
                                       so it was great to come along and have some fun.

                                       Take care everyone,
                                       
                                        Happy reading
                                        Susan


St Joseph's Trafalgar  VIC

Picture


                                       Thanks for a great day everyone.
                                       
                                       It was lovely meeting everyone,
                                       I had a fun day. 

                                      It was such a pleasure to visit.
                                       
                                        Happy reading everyone
                                        Susan


Antonine College Cedar Campus  VIC

Picture


                                       What a great way to spend Book Week,
                                       visiting awesome schools like yours.
                                       
                                      Beautiful surroundings, a wonderful compilation of
                                      old and new buildings brought together with a wonderful,                                                          functional  outcome.
                                      It was such a pleasure to visit.
                                       
                                        Thanks everyone
                                        All the best
                                        Susan


St Clements of Rome PS  VIC

Picture
                                       

                                       It was such a privilege to be able to spend time
                                       with all of you guys.

                                        A fun day with awesome kids and teachers, and
                                        thanks so much for my beautiful gift, I love it.

                                        Thanks again
                                        Happy reading
                                        Susan


Warranwood PS  VIC

Picture




                                        Thanks everyone for a wonderful start to my Book Week run-up.

                                        It was so much fun and great to meet you all,
                                        even though the rain just about washed us away :)
                                       
                                        Thanks again
                                        All the best
                                        Susan


Sunbury West PS  VIC

Picture
                                       

                                        So glad I got to visit you all in Book Week,
                                        it was such a fun day.

                                        I loved hearing your crazy ideas.

                                        Happy reading and writing
                                        All the best
                                        Susan


St Martin De Porres Avondale Heights  VIC

Picture


                                       It's always such a compliment to be invited back
                                       to beautiful schools like yours.

                                       I'm so pleased the kids enjoyed their time, it was
                                       definitely fun for me as well.

                                        Thanks again
                                        All the best
                                        Susan


Carwatha College P-12  VIC

Picture

                                        Hi everyone,
                                        thanks for making me so welcome in your
                                        amazing school.

                                        You guys had some awesome ideas and it was
                                        heaps of fun grossing you out with funny stories.

                                        And thanks so much for the thoughtful gifts.
                                        All the best
                                        Susan


Woodville PS  VIC

Picture
                                   
                                       Hi Woodville PS,

                                       Thanks for a terrific day with loads of great ideas and laughter.
                                        And thanks again for the beautiful letters everyone.

                                        Happy reading, writing and drawing
                                        All the best
                                        Susan


Tintern College VIC

Picture



                                        Thanks for an awesome day everyone.
                                        It was great to be a part of your incredible Literacy Festival.

                                        It was such a fun day.  

                                        Thanks again
                                        All the best
                                        Susan


Kogarah Library  NSW

Picture
                                 
                                          Thankyou Fiona.
                                          Always so nice to walk into a library and see so many                                                families enjoying the space.
                                          
                                          It was lovely to have kids so enthusiastic to be there,                                                especially in the holidays.
                                          Thanks again
                                          
                                          All the best
                                          Susan



Tumbarumba Library NSW

Picture
                                 
                                   
                                          Thanks everyone,
                                          Such a privilege to share your reading day. 
                                          
                                          Can't believe how well organised it was with                                                                        six schools rotating.
                                           It was heaps of fun :)
                                          
                                          Seeya soon
                                          Susan



Eaglehawk North VIC

Picture
                                 
                                   


                                        Awesome day thanks everyone.
                                        I had a ball.  
                                        Great to see so many budding authors and illustrators.
                                        Seeya soon
                                        Susan



St Patrick's PS Albury  NSW

Picture
                                 
                                   


                                          Thanks St Patrick's,
                                          I had a ball and you guys had some awesome ideas,
                                          it was heaps of fun.

                                          Good luck with your writing and illustrating.
                                          Seeya soon
                                          Susan



Bethanga PS  VIC

Picture
                                 

​Thanks everyone for a great fun day
and letting me once again test out some
new stuff on you.​                                   

Happy reading and writing everyone.
Susan



Kaleen PS  ACT

Picture
                                 
                                    What an amazing school.
                                    Very lucky kids to have such a great
                                    atmosphere, with colour and imagination
                                    around every corner.
                                    I thoroughly enjoyed spending a few days
​                                    with you all.
​                                    Happy reading and writing everyone.
                                    Susan

​                                                                   And thanks for the pictures Olyvia, they're awesome :)


Palmerston PS  ACT

Picture
                                     
                                     
                                    It was great to visit you once again and see some of
                                    those 'tiny' Kinders not so tiny anymore.

                                     If was a fast paced, fun filled day.
                                     Thanks for having me back everyone.
​
                                     Happy reading and writing everyone.
                                     Susan


Pretty Beach PS  NSW

Picture
                                     
                                     
                                     Thanks for a wonderful day in my favorite place everyone,
                                     between the beach and bush, all rolled into one.
                                    
                                     Some of the best Book Parade costumers ever!
​
                                     Happy reading and writing everyone.
                                     Susan


St Martin De Porres Avondale Heights  VIC

Picture
                                       
                                     
                                     Thanks for a fun day everyone,
                                     
                                     You had some awesome ideas and even though my voice was                                                          running low it was heaps of fun.

                                     ​
                                     Happy reading and writing everyone.
                                     Susan

          And a huuuuge Thankyou for all of my pictures .. they are totally awesome!! :) :0 :)          (Hover over your pic' for your answers)


St Joseph's Cobram  VIC

Picture
                                  
                                    Hi everyone,
                                    thanks for making me feel so welcome

                                    And I totally loved your colouring-in posters,
                                    every single one was awesome, thank you so much.

                                     And of course, wow, some of the best pirates ever!
​                                     The 'treasure' was awesome as well :)
​
                                     Happy reading and writing everyone, Arrrrrr!
                                     Susan


St Therese's Torquay  VIC

Picture
                                     
                                     
                                    What a beautiful place to live and go to school.
                                     
                                     I loved having the chance to visit all of you.
​                                     Thanks for making it such a fun visit.
​
                                     Good luck to all of you awesome authors.
                                     Susan


St Monica's Wodonga  VIC

Picture

​                                  
​    
                                     Wow, 3 days with you guys was a heap of fun.
                                    
                                     Thanks for inviting me, it was a great way to start
                                     the run-up to Book Week.
​
                                     Keep reading and writing everyone.
                                     Susan


St John The Apostle Florey  ACT

Picture
                                     
                                     
                                     Thanks for a fantastic 3 days everyone,
                                     I had a ball with you guys.
                                     You had some totally awesome ideas and it was heaps of fun.
                                     And some great up and coming authors.
​
                                     Happy reading and writing everyone.
                                     Susan


Minto PS  NSW

Picture
                                     
                                 
                                     What a beautiful school.
                                     I love that it has such a country feel right down
                                     the road from the city.
​                                     The students were an absolute delight to work with.
                                     Thanks for a great few days Minto.

                                     Happy reading and writing everyone.
                                     Susan


​​Thanks so much for visiting our school! 
I spoke to some of our K-2 students about your visit and here is what
​they had to say….

Joanne Stewart .. Minto PS
Picture
Picture
Picture

Wodonga Catholic College  VIC

Picture

                                     
                                     
                                    Thanks for having me over everyone,
                                    It was great to see so many yr7's serious about their writing.
​
                                    All the best and good luck everyone.
                                     Susan


St Joseph's Junee  NSW

Picture
                                     
                                     Wow, some real 'authors in the making' here.
                                     Thanks for making me so welcome everyone,
                                     I had a great day.
​
                                     Happy reading and writing everyone.
                                     Susan


Wodonga Library  VIC

Picture

​Thanks for coming along to 'Smash Stories' everyone.
It was great to see such a fantastic response. Both sessions were booked out and everyone was so enthusiastic.
And awesome Fluff Butt pics!
Happy reading,
Seeya 'round :)
Susan

Thanks Elijah .. awesome pic'.
Thanks for sending me your pics Illustrator Jack.
Sooo awesome Jack! Love the top hat :)
Very cool!!

Mount Druitt PS  NSW

Picture
                                     Thanks for a great couple of days everyone.
                                     It was awesome seeing you all so engaged and eager to listen.
                                     I loved sharing my stories with you all.

                                     All the best everyone 
                                     Seeya 'round :)
                                     Susan

Thanks guys :)
Very cool!!
Keep going fellow Illustrator! Awesome!
I looove this! A great pic' of me on a 'chuck-run'. Thx.

Our Lady of the Southern Cross PS  VIC

Picture


Thanks for a wonderful day everyone.
I really had a fun day with you guys.
Happy reading and writing everyone 
Seeya :)
Susan

Thanks everyone .. I had a great day as well :)
Nice Fluff Butt
Very cool!!
Wow .. so clever, I love it!! Thx Samuel :)

Miles Franklin PS  Evatt  ACT

Picture


                          Wow, what a nice school.
                          The kids were great and heaps of fun.
                          And I have to say .. the best home-made caramel slice ever!!
                          Thanks for making me so welcome everyone
​                          Happy reading
                          Susan


Jindera PS  NSW

Picture


                          Thank-you for a lovely day guys.
                          It was great to meet you all and have some fun.
                          All the best, hope to see you all again soon.
​                          Happy reading
                          Susan


St Francis De Sales Lynbrook  VIC

Picture


                          Thanks for having me back yet again.
                          It was great to meet a whole new 'batch'.
                          Always such a pleasure to revisit schools and catch-up.
                          Thanks formaking me so welcome guys
​                          Happy reading
                          Susan


St Patrick's Geelong West  VIC

Picture


                          3 days, just on five hundreds kids and every single one a
                          pleasure to work with.
                          Wow, I was exhausted but on a total high by the time I left your awesome                                     school.
                          Definitely a bunch of authors in this group.
                          All the very best everyone
                          Susan


St Fidelis Moreland  VIC

Picture


                          Awesome to meet you all ..
                          Thanks for making me feel so welcome.
                          I had a ball with everyone
​                          Happy reading guys
                          Susan


St Benedict's Burwood  VIC

Picture


                         Oh my goodness .. you guys crack me up .. some fantastic
                         ideas guys.
​                         Thanks for an awesome day
                         All the best everyone
                         Susan


St Francis of Assisi Tarneit  VIC

Picture


                         What a great start to the run-up for Book Week ..
                         I had a fun couple of days with all of you.
                         A fun school with lots of awesome kids ..
                         Thanks everyone
​                         Happy reading
                          Susan


St Lawrence Derrimut  VIC

Picture


                          Thanks for a great couple of days everyone.
                          There was just sooo much passion for reading and writing.
                          Every student was a credit to their school and it was a
                          privilege to share time with you all.
                          I met some wonderful potential Authors that I'm sure
                          will get there.
                          All the best everyone
                          Susan


Victory Lutheran College  VIC

Picture

                          It was great fun getting to spend time with you guys.
                          I especially loved reading Fluff Butt and having every single one of                           you helping me in the most important parts.
                          Wow, we had some totally awesome 'fluff' makers.
                          
                          Thanks again for a lovely day.
                          Happy reading

                          Susan


Wodonga Catholic College  VIC

Picture


                          Thanks for a great couple of days.
                          It's always such a buzz getting the time to share ideas and a                                       passion for reading and writing with you all.

                          I met some fantastic Authors.
​                          It was awesome to share time with you all.

                          All the best everyone
                          Susan


Kapooka - Ladysmith - Uranquinty - Collingullie - Tarcutta  PS  NSW

Picture


                         What a fantastic day!
                         Thanks for inviting me along.
                         I had an absolute jamb packed, flat-                              out, fun-filled day.
                         Great to see you all jumping in and                                getting involved.
                         Happy reading everyone
                         cheers
                         Susan


Sacred Heart PS  Cabramatta NSW

Picture


                          Thanks for a lovely day everyone.
                          It was great sharing time with you all in your beautiful                           school.

                          I had heaps of fun ..
                          .. and good luck to the 'Authors group' ... great writing                           guys. I loved reading each one.


                         Happy Reading
                         Susan


Penshurst West PS  NSW

Picture
You guys were a lot of fun.
Thanks for inviting me along to your lovely school and making
me feel so welcome by students & staff alike.
I really enjoyed every day.
Great kids and great ideas.
Happy reading everyone
Seeya

Susan


Baranduda Public School  VIC

Picture


                         Thanks everyone for an awesome day.
                         I had heaps of fun with you all and big thanks especially to Mrs                          Duckson, oops, Mrs Dixon, for a wonderful lunch.
                         Hope to see you all again soon,
                         happy reading everyone
                        Susan


Samuel Terry PS Cranebrook  NSW

Picture
                                                         
                                 Hey to all my new friends,
                                 thanks for a fantastic few days in your awesome school.
                                 I had so much fun up there.
                                 You guys were great!
                                 And big Key-lime thanks to Susan for looking after me so well,
                                 it was much appreciated :)
                                 Seeya all again soon
​                                 Happy Reading
                                 Susan


Springdale Heights PS  NSW

Picture


It was great seeing old friends once again.
I love visiting such a friendly, wonderful school.
Every time I visit the kids & teachers are just terrific & always make
me feel so welcome ... so thankyou once again.

I look forward to seeing everyone down the track.
​Take care & happy reading everyone :) 


Yea Primary School  VIC

Picture
                                                         
                                 Hey everybody,
                                 thanks for making me feel so welcome in your great little school
                                 it was a totally awesome day.
                                 I had heaps of fun ...
                                 And you guys had the best costumes ...
                                 Seeya soon
​                                 Happy Reading
                                 Susan


Sacred Heart Yea  VIC

Picture


Hi everyone,
thanks for the invite,                               
I had a totally awesome day and 
heaps of fun ...
Fantastic costumes too.
Seeya soon
Happy Reading
Susan


Flowerdale PS  VIC

Picture

​Hi Flowerdale,
thanks for having me over,                               
I had a fantastic day and 
heaps of fun ...
Seeya soon
Happy Reading
Susan


Highlands PS  VIC

Picture
Hi,
thanks so much for inviting me,                               
I had a really fun day with you all
 ...
All the best
Happy Reading
Susan


Emu Heights Blue Mountains  NSW

Picture
                           
                               Thanks for a wonderful day everyone.
                               It was great to 'come home' and visit with you all.
                               You have some of the best outside artwork I've ever seen and of                                            course the best backdrop to the entire school. I'm just a little bias                                          when it comes to the Blue Mountains.
                               So thanks again for a great day, the kids were so much fun and I felt                                     very welcomed by yourself, the ​staff and students alike.
                              I hope they found it helpful and fun as well.
                              all the best


St Francis Xavier Frankston  VIC

Picture
Thanks Claire and everyone for allowing me to visit to your beautiful
school and the chance to engage with the students.
The kids were a pleasure and I felt very welcomed by yourself, the
​staff and students alike.
They had some fantastic ideas so I hope they found it helpful and fun as well.
Thanks again for a lovely day
..... & thanks heaps for the awesome letters g3/4, they mean a lot.


Courtenay Gardens PS Cranbourne  VIC

Picture
                     Thanks so much for a wonderful 3 days .. complete with laughs,                                Olympics and fire drill.
                     I had a great time and I don't think I've seen a school with more                                colour, artwork, literacy and much more absolutely filling every bit of                      wall-space possible.
                     Hope to see you all again,
                     all the best & happy reading and writing.
                     Susan


Palmerston District PS  ACT

Picture


Hi Palmerston,
thanks for a great couple of days & Happy Birthday!!
Awesome ideas, had heaps of fun. 
You guys were great .. & thanks Georgina for the awesome cakes & lunch, I really appreciated it.
Happy reading everyone
​Susan

St Bernards  Batemans Bay ​ NSW



​      
      Hi everyone at St Bernards,
             Thanks for an awesome day.
             I had a ball with you guys.
             I love seeing so many kids excited to not only read, but
             write as well.
             Happy reading everyone & thanks for having me.
             All the best
​             Susan
Picture

St Joseph's Elsternwick  VIC

Picture


​
      Hi everyone at St Joseph's.
      Thanks for a terrific day, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
      You guys had some really awesome ideas.
      Happy reading and writing
      Seeya

      Susan

Northern Bay Wexford  VIC

    
         You guys were a lot of fun.
           Thanks for inviting me along to your lovely school and making                   me feel so welcome.
           I really enjoyed the day heaps.
           Great kids and great ideas.
           Seeya

           Susan

Picture

Echuca West  VIC

Picture

Thanks everyone.
I felt so welcome and had a fantastic day with you all.
And I certainly felt very lucky sharing your awards ceremony and         seeing such enthusiasm for writing.
It was particularly a 
pleasure working with the focus group .. you all     show real promise .. so good     luck with your writing.
All the best
Susan.

St Augustine's Maryborough  VIC

      

      Thanks for inviting me along to your wonderful school.
       I'm constantly amazed by the imaginations of students and 
       yours was no exception.
       The students were all great fun to work with,                                                I thoroughly enjoyed the day.
       Happy reading and writing
       All the best
       Susan.
Picture

Kialla West  VIC

Picture
Kialla West .. again! Not sure if that was the 3rd or 4th visit .. but each time is getting longer and I'm just about on staff.
Wow .. I loved the opportunity to share the 3 day workshop and 'Roast, Toast, Boast' evening (literacy initiative) with you all.
What a great bunch of kids, eager and focused on the task. And they did some great work.
It was a privilege to visit and share the time with you all.
All the best guys
Susan


St Thomas More's Campbell  ACT

Picture

Yeah .. I'm definitely going to make sure I book schools on staff birthday days from now on.
Thanks for the choccy cake!
But seriously .. thankyou for making me feel so welcome. The kids were enthusiastic and fun to work to work with. 
I thoroughly enjoyed the day.
All the very best
Susan

St Francis of Assisi Calwell  ACT



      Thankyou for having me over ... again.
      It's always such a pleasure to catch-up and 
      see some friendly familiar faces.
      I feel so fortunate to be able to spend time 
      with the kids. They definitely make my day.
      All the best and again thanks for a wonderful day.
     All the best
     Susan
Picture

Matraville Soldiers' Settlement Community School  NSW

Picture


Hi Matraville SSCS,
You have a really nice school and lovely teachers.
I had such a great day visiting you all.
Lots of potential authors there too.
And I love the bows I bought .. what a great way to raise funds for camp.
All the best everyone
Seeya 'round!
Susan

Wadalba Community School  NSW

       
        Hi everyone
       Thanks so much for having me along to 
       your wonderful school.
       I certainly felt very welcome.
       You guys were lots of fun and I saw some great writing as well.
       Happy reading and writing,
       Susan
Picture

Westall PS  VIC

Picture

Westall PS,
wow ... thanks for giving me so many awesome ideas.
I had a really fun time with you all.
And it was great to see so many 'authors' writing so well already.
Good luck,
Happy writing
Susan

Hume Anglican Grammar  VIC



      Hi everyone,
     thanks for having me back again, it was great
     to see some familiar faces.
     I really enjoyed seeing you all and hearing 
     your awesome ideas.
     Thanks for a great day .. again.
     Happy reading
     seeya
     Susan
Picture

St Catherine's Berwick  VIC

Picture
Wow .. what a busy couple of days.
I had so much fun with you guys.
You had some fantastic ideas!
Thanks for making me sooo welcome in your lovely school and especially Tricia for all the trouble she went to.
Happy Reading Everyone!
2DB ... I looove your pictures! Thankyou so much, they are now in my office so I can see them
.

Gisborne Montessori  VIC

.    
     Thanks guys for a great fun day.
     I really liked some of your ideas too.

     You have such a cool school!
     Happy Reading everyone!
     Susan
Picture

St Margaret's & Berwick Grammar  VIC

Picture
  
   Thanks for a lovely day everyone.
   I had heaps of fun .. and love your school!
   Very lucky.
   Happy Reading
   Susan

Warrimoo ps  NSW


      Hi everyone,
      thanks for making me so welcome and big thanks to Cheryl for                 the very yummy cakes and sandwiches.
     It was wonderful to see the mountains again. 
     Very much appreciated.
     All the best
     Susan
Picture

Springdale Heights  NSW

    
     It's always such a compliment to be invited 
     to a school again and again.
     I feel so lucky to have visited you guys when
     I'd just started this journey and now for the
     3rd .. or is it 4th time?
     Always fun, always welcoming ... thankyou.
     All the best, 
     Susan
Picture

St Augustine's Wodonga  VIC

Picture
    
Wow ... 2 days of amazing ideas from absolutely everyone .. and heaps of fun.
   
Thanks so much everyone ... a lot of great 'authors' in every group I met.
Happy writing
Susan

Albury North   NSW

    
      Thanks for making me feel so welcome 
      and for a great fun day everyone.
     I had a ball .... again!
    
      You guys have some awesome imaginations!
      Cheers
      Susan
Picture

St Columba's Elwood  VIC

Picture


Hi everyone,
thanks for making me feel so welcome in your wonderful school.
I had a great fun day with you all ... I hope you did too.
Seeya round,
happy reading
Susan



Holy Family  PS  Gowrie  ACT

     Hi everyone,
     thanks for making me feel so at home in your great school.
     I had an awesome day with all of you and you had just fantastic                ideas.
     Hope to visit again soon,
     happy reading ...
     Susan
Picture

Oakdale Public  NSW

Picture

Hi Oakdale,
wow there was some awesome ideas being tossed around .. might have to 'pinch' a few of those ones.
Thanks for a great day guys
seeya soon
Susan

Braidwood Central School  NSW


      Hi everyone at BCS,
      thanks for a great day.
      I really enjoyed getting to talk to you all.
      Hope to catch-up again ..
      all the very best
      Susan
Picture

St Paul's  Moss Vale  NSW

Picture

Thanks guys,
we had a hugely fun day with enormous imaginations and lots of laughs.
And thanks for all the great pics .. they'll be posted up as soon as I can.
Seeya round ..
Susan


Brunswick North  VIC


Wow, you guys have fantastic imaginations.
It was great to see so many weird and wonderful ideas thrown around.
Thanks for making me feel so welcome, I had a ball.
Seeya round ...

Susan
Picture

Trinity  North Richmond  VIC

Picture

Hi everyone,
thanks for a lovely day.
It was really nice meeting you all.
I had heaps of fun.
Happy reading ... seeya
Susan

Frayne College  Baranduda  VIC


Thanks for a fun day everyone,
I really enjoyed your company and ideas ..
I hope you had fun as well.
Happy Reading and thanks Maxine for the beautiful flowers.
Picture

Palmerston District PS  ACT

Picture


Hi everyone,
thanks for making me feel so welcome.
I had a great fun day with you all.
Wow there was some really awesome ideas too.
All the best and happy reading and writing.
Seeya,
Susan

Montessori  Beechworth  VIC

Picture

   Hi everyone.
   Thanks for a lovely day. 
   I had a great time .. I'm always amazed by the fantastic
   ideas that you guys come up with.
   There was some weird, crazy, awesome ones, I'll 
   definitely have to write some of those down.
   Thanks for making me feel so welcome,
   Happy reading .. and writing
   Susan


Hume Anglican Grammar  Mickleham VIC

Picture












Thankyou so much everyone for a wonderful day.
I had a great time and I was impressed by some budding authors that I'm sure we'll see 'on the shelf soon'.
And a HUUUUGE thankyou for my beautiful picture ... I love it and it now hangs in my office.
Happy reading everyone,
Susan

Picture

St Peter's   Bendigo VIC

Picture

Wow, you guys have a beautiful library and great school.
Everyone was so lovey and I had a fantastic time with you all.
Definitely a few budding authors in there as well and it was great getting to chat with you all.
Thanks so much for a great day.
Happy reading and writing,
all the best
Susan
 


St Peter's & Paul's PS  Garren ACT

Picture
.
Thankyou all so much for the huge compliment of 
inviting me back again .. this time for 3 days and an evening.
The concept of the 'Father Son, Toasting-Roasting & Boasting' evening was a great way to boost the literacy program.
I was thrilled to be a part of it.
Thanks so much to Andrea in particular for putting it all together.
It wasn't just the students that got a lot from it.
All the best, sincerely
Susan




St Francis of Assisi   ACT

Picture

Thankyou for inviting me along to your beautiful school and making me feel so welcome.
The teachers and kids were great to work with.
I was really surprised by the talent of your potential authors.
Thanks again for a lovely day.
I'm sure there is a few kids that will be 'on the shelf' in the future.
All the best
Susan


St Lawrence  Derrimut Vic

Picture

  Wow .. what a beautiful environment for the students to 
  work in. Even the drains are camouflaged as dry rock creek-beds. 
  So well thought out. And you can tell it reflects in the kids
  enthusiasm and attitude. 
 Thanks so much for a terrific day Maria and everyone.
 Happy reading
 Susan


Anglesea PS  VIC

Picture
  
 
    Gee, another incredibly beautiful, environmentally friendly
     school. And so many great ideas .. thanks everyone for making
     me so welcome. I had a wonderful day.

     Thanks for the directions too .. what a fantastic view.
     All the best
     Susan


Bundarra PS  Portland  VIC

Picture
           
     Hi Bundarra .. thanks for making me feel so welcome
    in your beautiful school. I had a great day and I'll definitely
    be heading down their in the future to have a better look around.
    And thanks kids for your wonderful books and notes .. I love them.
    Happy reading and writing
    Susan


Bethanga PS  VIC

Picture
    It was so much fun to be able to visit you all again and 
    catch-up with friends. 
    Thanks for inviting me along and making me feel so welcome. 
    The kids were fantastic and I definitely heard from a few 
    budding authors in there.
    ... and the pictures were awesome guys!
    All the very best to you all
    cheers, 
Susan


Annunciation School  Brooklyn  VIC

Picture


    Thanks for a lovely day and making me feel so 
    welcome Kate.
    The kids were great fun to work with.
    I feel very lucky to have the chance to visit such
    wonderful schools.
    All the best
    Susan


Talgarno PS  VIC

Picture

     Thanks for a lovely day .. you were all so polite and 
     just a pleasure to work with.
     I had a great time and a totally fun day.
     I especially loved the pictures everyone.
     All the best and happy reading
     seeya,
 Susan


Kialla West PS  VIC

Picture

Thanks for having me visit .. again.
I really enjoy my time there, the kids are great and along with the teachers, make me feel very welcome.
And sure .. you have a 'baker parent' and you provide the best morning tea ever .. so "I'll be back."
All the best everyone .. 
Susan


Kapooka PS NSW

Picture


It was wonderful to visit Kapooka again.
I'm so glad I got the chance to visit somewhere that's very special to me.
Thanks so much for inviting me along and making me feel so welcome.
I had a fantastic day
happy reading and writing
Susan


Tarcutta PS  NSW

Picture


         Hey everyone,
         thanks for a great day.
         I hope you had fun too.
         Happy reading
         Susan


Ladysmith PS NSW

Picture


            Hi everyone.
            I had lots of fun with all of you.
           Thanks for inviting me along.
           See you
           Susan


Uranquinty PS NSW

Picture
     
     Gee you guys have some fantastic ideas.
      Thanks for a fun day.
      All the best
      Susan


Collingullie PS  Nsw

Picture


     Thanks for having me visit.
     I had great fun.
     Happy reading everyone.
     Susan


St Mary's  Swan Hill VIC

Picture
.
Thanks to all of the students and teachers for making me
feel so welcome in your beautiful school.
It was a fun day with equally fun and enthusiastic students.
They were a pleasure to work with.
All the very best to you all
Susan


Manangatang  PS  VIC

Picture
.
      What a great school environment to be educated in.
     The students were so enthusiastic and just a real pleasure
      to talk with.
     The teachers again, doing an outstanding job.
     Great to share the day with you all.
     Thanks everyone
     All the best
     Susan


Picture

   Our mobile libraries do such a great job.
   So I love getting the chance to meet the odd driver
   when I'm way out the back of somewhere.
   Thanks for all those kilometers Lyn.
   Happy to be able to 'add to' your resources for the kids.
   All the best
   Susan


Booligal  PS  NSW

Picture
.

    Wow .. there's definitely some budding authors all the way from 
     grade 2 to grade 6 in this group.
    What a great fun day with more amazing kids.
    Small schools do not get enough credit for the wonderful 
    job they are doing.
    Happy reading and writing everyone
    Susan


Carathool  PS  NSW

Picture

'Small' schools never cease to amaze me.
Always a collection of wonderful teachers and incredible kids.
Thanks so much for a great fun day everyone.
All the best
Susan


Wee Jasper PS  NSW

Picture


             I can't wait to get back to Wee Jasper and visit your beautiful 
            caves and the rest of the area.
           Thanks for having me visit, I really enjoyed the day.I certainly 
           took away some great ideas for colourful characters and places.
           Happy reading guys
           Susan


Sacred Heart Central  Cootamundra  NSW

Picture
.

               Thanks for inviting me along and making me feel so welcome.
              You guys had some great questions and ideas.
              I had a really nice time ... thanks everyone.
              Good luck with your writing as well.
              Happy reading
              all the best
              Susan


EASouthee PS  Cootamundra  NSW

Picture
.
   Thanks for a great day everyone.
   I had fun 'grossing you out' for a while and I hope you had 
   some fun as well.
   It was lovely to meet you all.
   Happy reading and writing everyone ...
   and 'Fluff' is sitting here wagging her tail ... that's "Hi" from her.
   All the best
   Susan


Wodonga PS  VIC

Picture
.
     It's so great to see a school put so much extra time and work into helping
    the kids produce their very own 'real' books and then even more time
    so the kids can show-off their hard work to friends and family.
    It was wonderful to see the kids so proud of what they'd achieved.
    I felt very privileged  to be a part of your day.
   Thanks everyone
   All the best .. Susan


St Peter's Coleambally  NSW

Picture
.
      Thanks to all the students and staff for making me feel so welcome.
     It was a fun day with lots of great ideas .. I might even pinch a few.
     And thanks sooo much for the beautiful lunch,
    I really appreciated it.
    Hope to see you all again
    all the best
   Susan


St Joseph's Jerilderie  NSW

Picture
.
           Hi everyone,
           thanks for inviting me along. I had a lovely day with great kids
           and teachers. 
          You guys had some of the best ideas.
          I hope you had fun as well .. happy reading everyone.
          all the best
         Susan


Moruya PS  NSW

Picture
.
           Hi everyone at Moruya PS.
           Thanks for inviting me to your beautiful school.
           I had a great day with all of you and I loved some of the fantastic ideas.

           Hope you laugh at the rest of the books.
           Have fun and see you again another time.
           All the best
           Susan


Lavington East PS  NSW

Picture

       Thanks for coming along and making the launch of No:5 Chomp'd
       so much fun everyone.
       It was great getting to meet you all and I'm glad you enjoyed

       'Bashing Granny',
       'Bald Hairy Pit Guy', 'Vomit Lap Lady' and all the others.
       Happy reading.
       see you soon
       Susan


Garran PS  ACT

Picture
.
         Why is it that whever I'm in Canberra, it rains!?
         But it was still heaps of fun.
         Thanks for a great day everyone.
         There was a few budding authors in those groups.
         Happy reading everyone, hope to see you again
         Susan


Minaret College  Springvale  VIC

Picture
.
           Thanks for having me along to your wonderful school.
           I thoroughly enjoyed the day.
           Thanks for making me feel so welcome.
           The kids were all so polite and lovely.
           Happy reading
           Susan


St John's Euroa  VIC

Picture
.

          I love getting the chance to visit such beautiful schools and
          wonderful students.
          It was a fun day with lots of laughs.
         Thanks for making me feel so welcome everyone.
         All the best
         Susan


Gunning PS  NSW

Picture
.
          I had such a great day with all of you.
          Thankyou so much for inviting me along.
          It always amazes me just how many great ideas you guys have.
          Thanks for a fun day everyone.
          Happy reading!
          Susan


Chewton PS  VIC

Picture

    Wow, what a great environment this school has. Surrounded by bush,
    veggie gardens, cubbies and great teachers. 

    A small school with a big future.
    Thanks for a great day everyone. All the best ..
    Susan

Picture

St Francis De Sales  Lynbrook  VIC

Picture
        Thanks for making me feel so welcome ..
        it was great to see you all planting trees in the mud ... 

        I'm definately going to put that in a book.
        I hope to see them getting bigger in years to come.
       It was fun hearing your ideas as well so thanks for sharing 

       the day with me.
       Happy reading everybody.
       Seeya
       Susan


.Albury PS  NSW

Picture

.
        Thanks for a great day everyone.
        It was heaps of fun and hopefully I'll see some of you around

        when I'm shopping .... so make sure you say "Hi".
       Happy reading .. and writing to you all.
       Cheers
       Susan


St Columba's  Berrigan  NSW

Picture


     What lucky students.
     Such a beatiful school with a warm and personal feel about it.
     All the students were so lovely ... and having the Pre-schoolers 

     drop in was such fun.
    Thanks for making me so welcome.
    All the best
    Susan


Henty PS  NSW

Picture
.

     Thanks for a fun day everyone.
    And I loved your character drawings. They were awesome!
    Great to see another school library overflowing with so many
    books with
 something for everyone.
    Best lamingtons I've had in a long time too ... sooo soft.
    Happy reading & writing everyone
    Susan


Princes Hill PS Nth Carlton  VIC

Picture

    What an amazing group of kids.
    I was totally amazed at the literacy skills of these students. 
    It was wonderful to see them so engaged and eager to share their 
    stories with me.
   Thanks for a great day.
   All the best with your stories ... it was a pleasure to be a part 

   of the process.
   Happy Writing and reading
   Susan


St Peter's and Paul's  Garren  ACT

Picture

.
        Thanks for inviting me along to your wonderful school .. 
        I'm constantly amazed by the imaginations of students and
        yours was no exception.
        The students were all eager to learn and put into practice ..
        it was a 
pleasure working with you all.
       Happy reading and writing
       All the best
       Susan.


St Damian's  Bundoora  VIC

Picture
St Damian's .. wow! What an amazing bunch of kids. Eager, enthusiastic and just great fun.
Thanks sooo much to students and teachers alike. I felt welcome and it was so wonderful seeing you all get in and have a go. Well done.
Hope to see you again .. all the best and happy reading and writing .. and there were some great writers that I'm sure we'll see on the shelf one day.
Seeya, 
Susan.

Picture

Eaglehawk North PS  VIC

Picture

             Wow, another amazingly beautiful school.
            Everywhere you look there's colour and life.
            What a great environment to learn in.
            Thanks for a great fun day guys.
            All the best
            Susan


Kialla West PS  VIC

Picture

     Thanks for a great day guys .. gee there was some great ideas.
     Good luck with your writing .. you're already well on the
     way 
and there's some real potential there.
     Hope to see you all again .. all the best and happy reading & writing.
    Seeya .. Susan


Osb0rnes Flat PS  VIC

Picture

         'Good things come in small packages.'
         Osbornes Flat is a great example of another small 

         school with wonderful surroundings, great teachers and fantastic                      students.
        With everything that large schools offer and more.
        Thanks for having me, I had a great time with all of you.
        See you all soon
        Susan


Beechworth PS  VIC

Picture
.
What a magnificent and
beautiful school.
Thanks for having me over to visit, it was a fun day with great kids and teachers. 
I hope you enjoy the books
and have a laugh.
Happy reading.
All the best ...
Susan




Wodonga PS VIC

Picture
.

     Thanks for inviting me to your great school 5RP, 
     5JW, 5JV & 5EP.
     I had a fantastic time with all of you. And a big thanks
    to Hamish for all your help.
    HUGE thankyou to Rebecca for your continued support.
    Hope to see you all again.
    Thanks Wodonga
    Sincerely
    Susan.

Picture
Picture

Lowesdale PS  NSW

Picture
.

       What a great little school ... with Budgies & chooks
       and beautiful gardens, paintings, mosaics and colour just                                                  about everywhere you turn.
       Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome 
       and a wonderful couple of days.
       See you all again soon ... 
       happy reading ... 

       Susan.


Picture

Gerogery PS  NSW

Picture
.
     What a great group of kids and equally the teachers.
     I had a terrific day and heaps of fun talking and drawing with 
     every one of you.
    Wow there's some great artists and imaginations at your school.
    Thanks heaps and happy reading.
    Susan

Picture
Picture

Table Top PS  NSW

Picture
.

       I had a great couple of days with all grades and once 
       again a lovely group of teachers that made me feel
       very welcome and great fun students.

       Thanks for having me and I'll see you all soon.
       Happy reading.
       Susan

Picture
Picture

Brocklesby PS  NSW

Picture
.
    Thanks for making me feel so welcome to your beautiful school.
    A terrific bunch of students and teachers. 
    It was lots of fun and you came up with some great ideas.
   Thanks for having me.

   All the best
   Susan

Picture
Picture

Albury North PS  NSW

Picture
.

     Thanks for a great day guys. You have a beautiful library
     and lots of fun stuff in there. 
     I really enjoyed getting to hear Amy's story as well. 
      Hope you all enjoy the rest of the book and get lots of laughs. 
     Thanks to all the teachers for making me feel so welcome and 
     especially to Liz for arranging my visit. 

     Happy reading ... and writing.
     Susan

Picture

Mullengandra PS  NSW

Picture
.
         Thanks for a wonderful visit. Another small school with huge

         heart and talent.
         A great bunch of kids and lucky to have such lovely teachers.
         Thanks for making me feel so welcome, I had a great time.
         Happy reading
         All the best
         Susan

Picture
Picture

Burrumbuttock PS  NSW

Picture
.
       Thanks for a terrific time and all of your hard work.
       It's great to see imaginations working overtime and the enthusiasm
       by all students.
      You have a lovely school and wonderful teachers
      Hope to see you all again.
      Susan

Picture
Picture

Springdale Heights PS  NSW

Picture
.
       Another beautiful school with terrific kids.
      Thanks to all of the teachers for making me feel so welcome and of 
       course all of the students.
       Huge thanks to Janelle for arranging my visit with you.
       All the best and happy reading...
      "May all your toe-jam be good toe-jam"
       Sincerely 

       Susan


Walbundrie PS  NSW

Picture
.
         Thanks everyone at Walbundrie .. I had a terrific day 

         and heaps of fun.
         Hope you enjoyed the books.
         You a have a really beautiful school and great imaginations.
         All the best and hope to see you all again sometime.
         Seeya
         Susan

Picture
Picture

Walla Walla PS  NSW

Picture
.
          Thanks for a great couple of days.
          The students were all so enthusiastic and helpful.
          It's been heaps of fun visiting with you.

          Big thanks to the teachers for all of their help.
          Happy reading
          Susan

Picture
Picture

Thurgoona PS  NSW

Picture
What a great school. I felt very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed both days. 
Getting to share and hear some of your work was a pleasure... definitely 
some up-and-coming authors in there.
And a HUGE thankyou to Ange for arranging and supporting my visit.
Hope I get to drop-in again another day.
Thanks Thurgoona
Sincerely 
Susan.

Picture

St Patrick's PS  NSW

Picture


          Thanks for coming along to the Albury Library/Museum
           to share a story during Book Week. 
           Together with the Gr3's we had a lot of laughs.
           Happy Reading. 

           Susan


Springdale Heights PS  NSW

Picture
.

Hey guys ... you have a great school and teachers.
It was terrific visiting and you guys have some excellent imaginations.

Thanks for a fun day.
All the best and happy reading.
See you soon,
Susan


Frayne College  VIC

Picture
A beautiful, environmentally concious designed school. 
The time & effort put in for your Book Week parade was wonderful. 

I saw some of the best 'book characters' ever. 
It was a pleasure sharing the day with you.
HUGE thankyou to Maxine for arranging a great day.
Hope to visit with you again.
Thanks Frayne
Sincerely Susan

Picture

St John's PS  NSW

Picture

      Wow! I can't believe you guys have a real train carriage in your school.
     Thanks to Bev for arranging my visit. 
     You have a beautiful library and a great bunch of kids & teachers. 
     It was a great fun day & it was wonderful to get the chance to talk at

     length with the kids.
     Happy reading
     Susan


Holy Spirit PS  NSW

Picture


       Thanks guys ... I had a great time visiting your school. 
       We sat up in the mezzanine & relaxed on shaggy mats 
        & beanbags ... awesome spot. 
       Thanks especially to Nicole for inviting me along. 
       Oh, & Kyle ... great drawings.
       Seeya ... 

       Susan


Fruit Fly Circus School  VIC
.

Picture
Thanks for inviting me to your school for the day. 
It was great to see such a creative & enthusiastic bunch of students with equally enthusiastic teachers.
Huge thanks to Peter for arranging my time there.
All the best and happy reading ...  
Sincerely Susan


Albury / Lavington Libraries   NSW

Picture


Thanks Tracy & everyone else 
involved in arranging & helping
with my visits during Book Week. 
It was a lot of fun.
All the best .. 
Susan

Picture
.

.
HOME
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Books >>
    • Book Shop - General ...................................................
    • Coming Soon ...................................................
  • School / Lib' Info >>
    • Schools / Libraries Workshop Info'
    • Literacy Initiatives >
      • 'Seed' Story Project
    • Schools / Libraries Visited
  • Media / Events >>
    • Media
    • Come & Say "HI"
  • KIDS >>
    • Fluff Butt & Family
    • Colouring Sheets
    • Sam's Inventions Made By You
    • KidZ CommentZ
  • ABOUT
  • Contact