School Visits

Karen is available for school visits from author talks to workshops. She loves engaging with kids and adults alike, chatting about books, writing, and her creative journey.

Testimonials
“Karen engaged all our students straight away from the moment she started speaking!  I loved the way she got the students to ask her questions about being an author and publishing her books.  This got our students engaged and thinking as they asked great questions. Karen was great with the students and we would love to book her again.”

• Amanda Allen
  School Librarian – Murrumbeena Primary School
  

“Karen came to the Royal Children’s Hospital to share her fabulous books with some of our students on ward and in the Starlight room. Her wonderful books were of great interest to the kids and families, and she was generous and flexible when working with students of all ages.  Thank you Karen!“

• Cassie Gibson
  Primary Years Teacher – Yalingbu Yirramboi – The Royal Children’s Hospital School
  

Karen is represented by Lamont Authors. If you’re interested in booking Karen for a school visit, you can do so here. If you have any other questions, please reach out via the contact page.

Below you will find a range of free resources including teacher notes and printable downloads. You are welcome to use these downloads in your classroom to your heart’s content.

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INKED – Teacher Notes

General teaching notes for Inked with specific links to the Australian curriculum. Includes author and illustrator notes.

DROP INTO THE OCEAN – Teacher Notes

Teaching notes for Drop into the Ocean, including specific links to the Australian curriculum. For International Baccalaureate schools, Drop into the Ocean is the perfect resource for the Primary Years Program unit of inquiry, Sharing our Planet.

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STORY CUBES – Idea Generator

Use the cubes to generate story ideas. Who is your story about? Where does it take place? What is your story about? You can even make your own with the blank template provided! Great download for the class room and for Authors to send to schools as part of the Author Pen Pals program.

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KILLER COLOURS – Crossword and Solution

Activity based on the article Killer Colours. Featured in The School Magazine, Orbit issue 4, 2022

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KNITTING SPIES – Make Your Own Coded Messages

Activity based on the article Knitting Spies. Featured in The School Magazine, Orbit issue 3, 2021

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Magazine Publications

A list of various articles and stories published across children’s magazines