From the Catherine McAuley Library

The Catherine McAuley Library was excited and privileged to host Lili Wilkinson, renowned Melbourne author, to share across our year levels. Our Year 3 and Year 4 students enjoyed listening to Lili’s stories about Titch from the Bravepaw series; an adventurous and loyal mouse who craves adventure. Lili also talked about different ways to end a story, using Cinderella as an entertaining example. She also shared how she works with the illustrator and cover designer to convey the main character in the way she imagined.

Our Year 8 and Year 9 students were treated to a close look at Lili’s latest three fantasy novels: A Hunger of Thorns, Deep is the Fen and her most recent release, Unhallowed Halls. She gave practical advice to writers on how to create engaging plots and keeping the suspense tight in a story. Lili also shared her personal experiences as an author navigating the writing and publishing process. Many students were inspired to read her books and to apply her strategies in their own writing. Students had the opportunity to pre-purchase their own copies of Lili’s books, and these were generously signed by Lili on the day.

Overall, it was an incredibly valuable experience to have an author of such calibre sharing with students in our school and inspiring them in their reading and writing. 

Ms Ali Ripberger
Teacher‑Librarian & Information Services Coordinator

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