What if Anh Do took over your morning literacy program . . .

Stream some of the country’s biggest authors live into your classroom for a daily writing workshop as part of State Library Victoria’s Book Bash!

On Tuesday 24 June, hear from Australian writing legend Anh Do (Weirdo, Smarty Pup, Ninja Kid, Wolf Girl) as he shares his storytelling secrets.

On Wednesday 25 June, Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin (Billie B Brown, School of Monsters, Hey Jack) will explore how to bring characters to life.

On Thursday 26 June, learn how to finish your story with a bang with award-winning author Amelia Mellor (Grandest Bookshop Trilogy).

These free, daily one-hour sessions will run online at 10am and stream live into your classroom over Zoom. Give your students the opportunity to learn from some spectacular Australian authors and win lots of books!

Book your spot in one, two or all three of the sessions now – spaces are limited.

Have a question about Book Bash? Reach out to education@slv.vic.gov.au or phone 03 8664 7478 for further information.

This program was funded by the Department of Education Victoria to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge. To join the challenge visit vic.gov.au/PRC

About the authors

Anh Do is one of Australia’s most loved success stories. He has been Australia’s best-selling author 5 years in a row with over 10 million book sales.

Sally Rippin is the current Australian Children’s Laureate (2024-2025) and one of Australia’s highest-selling female authors. She has written over 100 books for children and young adults, many of them award-winning.

Amelia Mellor is the author of the award-winning Grandest Bookshop Trilogy, a fantasy series for ages 9-13 based on Melbourne history. Her new five-part middle grade fantasy series, Oceanforged, begins in August 2025 with The Wicked Ship.