Susan was invited along to talk to our year 3-6 students about her experiences of being an author as part of our Book week and Literacy and Numeracy week celebrations.
Susan totally engaged all of our students with not only the reading of parts of her books but by her extremely useful tips for writing.
I was totally amazed at the quality of writing that students were able to produce in the afternoon workshop just by following some of Susan’s special ‘tricks of the trade’.
She certainly inspired many of our students to continue their writing skills and become potential authors themselves.
The teachers were also amazed at the enthusiasm shown by students. Even though Susan is not a teacher, some of our teachers have adopted some of her ideas within their writing lessons.
Susan we would welcome you back any day in the future and perhaps we can show you some of the talented work that has been produced since your inspirational visit.
Thoroughly recommend Susan Berran to inspire and stimulate the reading and writing skills of students.
Mattie Dragonetti . Literacy Leader . St Damian's . Bundoora Melbourne Victoria
Susan totally engaged all of our students with not only the reading of parts of her books but by her extremely useful tips for writing.
I was totally amazed at the quality of writing that students were able to produce in the afternoon workshop just by following some of Susan’s special ‘tricks of the trade’.
She certainly inspired many of our students to continue their writing skills and become potential authors themselves.
The teachers were also amazed at the enthusiasm shown by students. Even though Susan is not a teacher, some of our teachers have adopted some of her ideas within their writing lessons.
Susan we would welcome you back any day in the future and perhaps we can show you some of the talented work that has been produced since your inspirational visit.
Thoroughly recommend Susan Berran to inspire and stimulate the reading and writing skills of students.
Mattie Dragonetti . Literacy Leader . St Damian's . Bundoora Melbourne Victoria
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The FREAKY Series is now recommended reading in the
VICTORIAN & QUEENSLAND PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE |
Books published to date DONATED to your school library.
... BONEZ ... Shortlisted for the SPEECH PATHOLOGY Australia Book of the Year Awards 2014. 
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Newsletter insert/parent info'/how to OrderIt's important to me that parents have information so they know if the books are right for their child & 'How To Order' at the 'SCHOOL DISC' price should they wish to.
Book Orders - No Forms or Money CollectionOrders are taken & paid for thru a dedicated page for your school.
These are bulk posted to the school approx' 1 week later - bagged, labelled, ready for distribution. A fast, easy system where school simply hands out the sealed orders. No need to collect money, forms etc. |
Please 'Contact' Susan ref' School/Library Visits/Dates etc'
- I will return your email asap with availability & information. School / Library Visits: Prep/Kinder - G6
Little Workshop: 'Become an Illustrator' Prep/Kinder G1 - 2 ... 45min' - 11/2hr Reading from 'Fluff Butt' series: Q & A Learn to be an Illustrator - step by step learn to draw Fluff Butt & find her super-powers. . Short Workshop: 'Expand & Exaggerate' G2 - 6 ... 11/2- 21/2hrs Reading from selected series: Q & A Finding that 1st idea. 'Tips'n'Tricks' to Expand & Exaggerate 'Illustrating with Words' 'Bringing your Story/Character to life' . Workshop: 'From Imagination to the Shelf' G3 - 6 ... 11/2hrs min' - 1/2 day - full day Short reading from selected book. Discussing: Finding that 1st idea. 'Breathing' life into your character Elements of story construction Appropriate content & grammar 'Hooking' your audience 'Illustrating with Words' Research, Revise & Edit Get published, no matter how small. Workshop: 'The Final Word' G3 - 6 [Budding Authors] ... 1/2hr - 1hr In addition to the days visit ... this is the chance for teachers to take a few of the 'budding authors' from each class & allow them to get that extra bit of tuition, the chance to ask about those things they have a particular problem with etc. And be given a final, but valuable tip on how to take their writing to the next level. * Copy of books published DONATED to your school library.
* Susan holds a current 'Working With Children / Vulnerable Persons' card. During full & half day workshops the students also carry out
written work. Students can purchase a signed copy on the day or thru the dedicated school page. (avail' for approx' 1 week after/before visit) Eliminating the need for school to deal with forms/collecting money etc ** School invoiced after visit.
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** Cancellations within 2 weeks of visit may incur Accommodation Cancellation cost
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These funny, gross series are receiving high praise from both parents and teachers alike
as a great success for their 'less than enthusiastic readers' in particular.
The humor and non-stop adventure is proving a 'must read' amongst the
entire primary school age group & beyond.
With a number of the adventures in her Short Stories & Freaky series having a well disguised 'twist' at the end, leading
the reader to re-read to find out just where they were 'led astray'.
as a great success for their 'less than enthusiastic readers' in particular.
The humor and non-stop adventure is proving a 'must read' amongst the
entire primary school age group & beyond.
With a number of the adventures in her Short Stories & Freaky series having a well disguised 'twist' at the end, leading
the reader to re-read to find out just where they were 'led astray'.
testimonials
Susan came to our school again this year and the students had a ball - again! She worked extremely hard as a writer-in-residence over three days on a project directly related to our school’s NAPLAN results. We held a Father & Son evening, writers’ workshops for boys and readings under the trees for girls. Her communication, organization and interest in our requirements were second-to-none. Parents have not stopped remarking what a positive impact Susan’s work has made on their children. The students are now very enthusiastic to take part in a Short Story Competition which will capitalize on all Susan’s efforts. A visit from Susan is highly recommended!
Andrea DeCarvalho . St Peter's & Paul's . Garran ACT
Andrea DeCarvalho . St Peter's & Paul's . Garran ACT
It was with great pleasure that we welcomed Susan to St. Damian’s Primary School in Bundoora on the 20th and 21stof August.
Susan was invited along to present her books (Freaky series) and talk to our year 3-6 students about her experiences of being an author as part of our Book week and Literacy and Numeracy week celebrations.
Susan totally engaged all of our students with not only the reading of parts of her books but by her extremely useful tips for writing. I was totally amazed at the quality of writing that students were able to produce in the afternoon workshop just by following some of Susan’s special ‘tricks of the trade’. She certainly inspired many of our students to continue their writing skills and become potential authors themselves.
The teachers were also amazed at the enthusiasm shown by students. Even though Susan is not a teacher, some of our teachers have adopted some of her ideas within their writing lessons.
Susan we would welcome you back any day in the future and perhaps we can show you some of the talented work that has been produced since your inspirational visit.
Thoroughly recommend Susan Berran to inspire and stimulate the reading and writing skills of students.
Mattie Dragonetti . Literacy Leader . St Damian's . Bundoora Melbourne Victoria
Susan was invited along to present her books (Freaky series) and talk to our year 3-6 students about her experiences of being an author as part of our Book week and Literacy and Numeracy week celebrations.
Susan totally engaged all of our students with not only the reading of parts of her books but by her extremely useful tips for writing. I was totally amazed at the quality of writing that students were able to produce in the afternoon workshop just by following some of Susan’s special ‘tricks of the trade’. She certainly inspired many of our students to continue their writing skills and become potential authors themselves.
The teachers were also amazed at the enthusiasm shown by students. Even though Susan is not a teacher, some of our teachers have adopted some of her ideas within their writing lessons.
Susan we would welcome you back any day in the future and perhaps we can show you some of the talented work that has been produced since your inspirational visit.
Thoroughly recommend Susan Berran to inspire and stimulate the reading and writing skills of students.
Mattie Dragonetti . Literacy Leader . St Damian's . Bundoora Melbourne Victoria
"These are absolutely fantastic! Well constructed and so amazingly humorous, I'm still chuckling over many of the situations the boys found themselves in. And the domino effect of destruction was just brilliant!
Susan has a great and unique style which I can see kids would love."
Alan Bowater : Author & Teacher of 'A PIG CALLED PETE' series.
Susan has a great and unique style which I can see kids would love."
Alan Bowater : Author & Teacher of 'A PIG CALLED PETE' series.
SPLINTERZ by Susan Berran is a story that a young reader will read and reread to rediscover Sam's adventures. Brilliantly twisted, the reader is left 'gob-smacked' with disbelief !"
Peter Klein: Teacher & Author of The True Adventures of Mudpoo.
Peter Klein: Teacher & Author of The True Adventures of Mudpoo.
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