Deb, a Fremantle author, has published six novels.Her books have been named Notable Books by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, shortlisted in the West Australian Young Readers Book Awards, published in the US, and optioned for film. Her latest book is The spectacular Spencer Gray.

James is an award winning author and illustrator. His list of books and awards won is far too long to list here. His latest two books in 2023 are “Secret Agent Mole, book 1: Goldfish-Finger” (Shortlisted for 2023 Taco Awards, Junior Book award and Longlisted for 2023 Taco Awards, Reluctant Reader award) and “Secret Agent Mole, book 2: The Boar Identity”.

Steve is an award-winning children’s book author. With over forty years of experience working with children, Steve has honed his skills in helping children understand and manage their emotions, which he translates into his writing. With his unique blend of expertise and creativity, Steve continues to inspire and empower young readers.

She has authored two books for children, "Barking Mad" and "Say Hooray", and was the inaugural recipient of the Ray Koppe Young Writers Residency (Australian Society of Authors/Varuna). She has also contributed as a poet to The School Magazine (NSW Department of Education). Renae lives near Fremantle

Leanne is an author/illustrator with eight published books including the William the Wild series, focusing on nature play and our amazing natural heritage of wildlife and wild spaces. Having lived in the remote north and the beautiful southern, Leanne's passion for our shared wilderness is without boundaries.

Gabriel is a picture book author and illustrator. Gabriel's books have been published in fifteen countries, shortlisted in several national awards including the CBCA Picture book of the Year, read on ABC’s Play School and reviewed in the New York Times.

Rebecca McQueen is a professional photographer in Balingup, blending a passion for storytelling with a background in education. Teaches engaging photography classes, inspiring others to unleash their creativity.
Join our workshop designed for 10-14 year olds where you'll learn to capture captivating moments and weave them into compelling narratives. Discover how to express yourself creatively behind the lens and bring your stories to life. No prior experience necessary – just bring your phone or camera, imagination and curiosity!

Creating children’s books that inspire compassion and curiosity. Hello! I am a children’s book author. I am excited to share my love of stories and reading. All the stories I write stem from my animal encounters. I live on a farm in Nannup with my husband, baby, and a lively crew of animals, including mini ponies, donkeys, horses, chickens, and dogs. In ‘The Troublesome Twenty’ (illustrated by Meg Hewick, published by Wild Eyed Press), a family of twenty emus tiptoe into Tiny Town and cause chaos. What will the folk of Tiny Town do? With a background in performance and teaching, my sessions have a theatrical flare. After reading ‘The Troublesome Twenty’, and learning cool emu facts, participants will practice drama skills with puppets. Session is suitable for 4-7 year olds.

Dave Fawcett, Donnybrook local musician is our Pied Piper again this year. Due is a regular favourite at Telling Tales and Medieval Carnivale. Find him wandering the streets playing his pipe.
" The Piper, what a fellow ! He's spied in red and yellow, round market stalls and village halls of Donnybrook-Balingup Shire. In Tinker's Alley and Cauldron Born, there's tunes and songs in ancient tongues. At Medieval Carnivale or Solstice fire, his Euro-Celtic sounds will lift you higher! "

Danidoo Butterfly aka Tiella Scampoli is a dynamic performance artist who has performed extensively in Festivals Australia wide, in New Zealand and in Europe. Danidoo loves to create songs that speak to the soul, leaving an imprint on the heart to grow and inspire hope, fun and fullfilment in the world. Her workshop will aim to give simple and powerful steps for young creatives to write powerful songs with a meaningful message: 'Learn to create your life as a musical story.'

Norman Jorgensen may have the body of an ageing historical novelist, but he has the mind of an adolescent 12-year-old boy, and one who writes Australian stories for Australian kids just like himself.
Norman was born in Broome and lived in several country towns until his family settled in Kalamunda in the hills, where he lived a happy Huckleberry Finn-like childhood with his three brothers.

Amber Sparks, 35, is a passionate storyteller based in the Donnybrook area. A devoted mum of two and a familiar face at a local primary school where she works, Amber brings warmth, imagination, and heart to everything she does. When she’s not writing or reading, you’ll find her performing with Afterglow — a dynamic male-female, duet. The Brave Young Witch is Amber’s heartfelt debut, inspired by her love of magic, nature, and empowering young minds through story and rhyme.

Chrissy Maddison is a Balingup local creative and homeschooling mum of two.. As a performer she explores music, theatre and poetry to express her inner world and connection to nature.
Chrissy has spent recent years participating in many community arts projects across the Southwest. She is the Chair & Artistic Director of BACH - Balingup Arts & Cultural Hub and teaches regular classes for children, including JamBop music and dance classes for little people and creative arts for older children. She also runs Cacophony CommUnity Choir in Balingup.

Cerrie Beech is the creative heart behind Roving Mad Entertainment. With over 20 years of experience lighting up stages, streets and hearts across Australia with circus, clowning, dance and playful adventures. Her mission is to spark joy. hope and imagination - Inspiring us to care deeply for the Earth, for one another and for our wild empowered hearts.