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One of my favourite things about writing is connecting with and inspiring students to read, write and be curious about the world around them. My school talks about my Young Adult fiction can take any format - presentations, interactive Q and A's, panel discussions or book-clubs. My novels touch on numerous themes including the Holocaust, overcoming adversity, racism, gender inequality and the power of words, so there's always lots to talk about! I have also worked with a number of schools' Social Justice teams, using my recent novel, I Am Change, as a focus to encourage students to think more deeply about gender equality and poverty. The book has also been used as a prompt to engage students in charity work through my #giveagirlabook and Help Girls Learn, Uganda programs. It's been so gratifying seeing students reflect on the power of education and do something to help girls in developing countries stay in school.
With my Picture Book, Arabella's Alphabet Adventure comes the opportunity to interact with younger students and explore the wonder of language through a reading and the many wonderful activity sessions Walker Education has provided.
My recent CBCA, Booklinks Historical fiction and YABBA shortlisted YA novel, Inkflower, is studied as an English and History text, has a wonderfully detailed Resource for Teachers and has allowed me the opportuntiy to attend a swag of Senior school bookclubs.
If you'd like to book an appearance (either in person or online) or have any questions, you can contact me here. If you'd like a list of program ideas, just ask.
With my Picture Book, Arabella's Alphabet Adventure comes the opportunity to interact with younger students and explore the wonder of language through a reading and the many wonderful activity sessions Walker Education has provided.
My recent CBCA, Booklinks Historical fiction and YABBA shortlisted YA novel, Inkflower, is studied as an English and History text, has a wonderfully detailed Resource for Teachers and has allowed me the opportuntiy to attend a swag of Senior school bookclubs.
If you'd like to book an appearance (either in person or online) or have any questions, you can contact me here. If you'd like a list of program ideas, just ask.
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" What an inspiring day for our Year 10 Literature students! Today, they had the incredible opportunity to chat with Suzy Zail, the talented author of Inkflower, the novel they are currently studying. Suzy shared her personal journey and answered all their questions with such honesty and passion. Our students left feeling grateful and motivated, and many are eager to dive into Suzy's other works Thank you, Suzy, for sharing your story and igniting our students' love for literature." - Good Samaritan Catholic College |
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