Storytime, drawing and creative events
Events & School Visits
I love connecting with children, families and fellow picture book lovers through stories, illustration and creative activities.
Here you’ll find upcoming book launches and events, along with information about school, library and festival visits.
Upcoming Events
Peek-a-Boo, Here Comes Two
Written by Chantel Volker
Illustrated by Elizabeth Misek
Published by Nightingale Books
Peek-a-Boo, Here Comes Two is a warm and playful picture book about the excitement, questions and little worries that come with waiting for twins.
With a nursery to paint, a pram to test and a family preparing for two new arrivals, the story celebrates the funny, tender and sometimes uncertain moments before double the love arrives.
Chantel and I are so excited to be celebrating the book with two special launches in Scone and Newcastle.
Scone Book Launch
You’re invited!
Join author Chantel Volker and me for an afternoon of stories, drawing and family fun as we celebrate the launch of Peek-a-Boo, Here Comes Two.
There will be a live reading of the book, a fun how-to-draw activity, book signings and plenty of opportunities for photos.
We would love to celebrate this very special story with you.
Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Scone Tennis Club
45 Hill Street, Scone NSW 2337
Ages: Everyone is welcome
Newcastle Book Launch
Betty Loves Books
The celebrations continue the following week at Betty Loves Books in Newcastle!
Come along for a relaxed picture book event filled with stories, drawing and plenty of fun.
Chantel and I will read Peek-a-Boo, Here Comes Two, share a little about how the story and illustrations came to life, and I’ll guide children through a how-to-draw activity.
Stay afterwards for book signings, photos and a chance to explore this beautiful independent bookshop.
Date: Sunday 9 August 2026
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Betty Loves Books
The Station, Shop 1A/110 Scott Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Ages: Everyone is welcome
Previous Events & Creative Facilitation
Kids Lit Maitland, Hunter Writers Centre (2025)
I facilitated a monthly picture book critique group for writers and illustrators, focused on supportive, practical feedback and craft growth. This chapter has now wrapped up, and I’m proud of what we built together.
School, Library & Festival Visits
Information about picture book readings, live illustration demonstrations, creative drawing activities and author–illustrator visits coming soon.