Children will hear poems brought to life in delightful workshops by Australian Author-Illustrator team, Anna Myra Notley and Anna Falconer, known as the Peppermint Duo.
“The Peppermint Duo workshop was full of drama, movement, and art skills whilst learning age-appropriate poetic devices. Our students loved listening to Anna and Anna read the poems but also enjoyed the insight we got into the journey of its publication.
The Tea Party introduction was a great "attention grabber" - what followed was both a show and poetry lesson that kept our students highly engaged and having fun.”
Chloe Earl, Stage 1 Teacher, Dobroyd Point Public School
What people (and children) say…
“Anna and Anna were so professional and organised, it was a pleasure to deal with them from the initial booking stage all the way through to program delivery.
The Peppermint Duo had the children in all age groups entertained and more importantly, engaged with their poetry and performance.
With lots of fantastic props and costumes, they ensured all the children felt welcome and included and they had excellent age-appropriate guidance for their writing and illustration workshops. I would happily book them for more sessions at the library in the future.”
Bec Shelberg - Children's and Youth Librarian,
Stanton Library, North Sydney Council NSW
”The drawing was so unique, and we got to feel real cassowary feathers!”
”My favourite part was when Anna ‘the illustrator’ taught us how to draw the cassowary and when the other Anna taught us step by step how to write a poem.”
”I loved the drawing part and how we could be creative and express ourselves.”
“My favourite part was how we all had different styles when writing.”
“It taught me that if you can draw a shape, then you can draw anything!”
“Read the whole book next time!”
Stage 3 students, Kent Road Public School
“The Peppermint Duo workshop was full of drama, movement, and art skills whilst learning age-appropriate poetic devices. Our students loved listening to Anna and Anna read the poems but also enjoyed the insight we got into the journey of its publication.
The Tea Party introduction was a great "attention grabber" - what followed was both a show and poetry lesson that kept our students highly engaged and having fun.”
Chloe Earl, Stage 1 Teacher, Dobroyd Point Public School