Available Workshops and Talks

Hi, I’m local author and illustrator, Nikki Rogers. I love to visit schools and kindergartens in the Gold Coast area to share my story and inspire children to keep trying and be the best they can be.

Storytime Sessions:

For children in kindergarten through to year 1, a Storytime session includes Nikki reading one of her children’s stories, and can include some rhyming, dancing, actions, puppetry, a craft activity and question time. If extra time is available, Nikki can also draw an illustration with the help of the students.
Duration: 30- 45 minutes
Suitable for: Kindergarten, prep and grade 1

Author Talks:

In an Author Talk presentation Nikki shares her writing and illustration process, some of her sketches through to the finished product, encourages children to use their talents and answers any questions the students may have about writing and illustrating. Students also get to draw a step-by-step illustration along with Nikki.

These sessions are suitable for single class sizes or assembly-size groups up to 200 students.

Suitable for: Years 2-6

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Topics covered

- Where ideas come from
- Being brave to share your story
- The importance of editing
- Practice, sketches and illustrations
- Picture book reading
- Author Q&A
- Pursuing your passion
- Illustration demonstration (optional)

Curriculum outcomes

- Storytelling techniques
- Problem solving and creativity
- Effective communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Working with feedback

Themed Lesson:

Nikki can also read one of her books and present a short, themed lesson with an accompanying craft activity. This would require about 1hr and is suitable for small groups of 25-30.