guest speaking
Teens today are affected by so many issues and they have ideas and questions and thoughts and sometimes solutions.
We just have to give them the space to say it.
We just have to ask.
– on writing for teens
I am practised and confident in speaking to groups of any size. My work has been used in assessments and studied in high school English classes across the country by several different schools, and I have also been a panelist in several writers’ festivals.
I am available to talk to students studying my work or to discuss my experience with mental illness, treatment and recovery. Recently, I have been on panels discussing disability writing and my experiences as a writer with invisible disabilities.
As a speaker, I take pride in being honest and unafraid while also maintaining boundaries, safe practices and hope.
the talk around town …
Bernard Beckett
author of Genesis
“It has changed the way I attend to those I teach. I cannot give it higher praise than that.”
high school english teacher
Christchurch, NZ
“This is the second year I have taught your novel to my Year 12s … The students really connect with Caleb.”
The Big Idea
“Every school library should have a copy of this book.”
social media …
If you are interested, please contact me. If you are with a school, you can also contact the Writers in Schools Programme.