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R.A. SPRATT

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Waiting for first session at Whitsundays Youth Lit Festival

July 16, 2015 By raspratt

imageWondering what authors and illustrators do while waiting in a green room? Answer – read horoscopes and threaten each other with foam samurai swords.

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About raspratt

Author and television writer. Best known for writing the 'Peski Kids', 'Friday Barnes' and 'Nanny Piggins' series.
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← Authors descend on Mackay for opening of Whitsundays Voices Youth Literature Festival
Me and Nanny P being silly with the kids from remote regional areas visiting the festival →

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UPCOMING EVENTS

3rd May 2021
I will be attending the Scribblers Festival in Perth.

7th June 2021
I’m touring Brisbane. Contact Speakers Ink if you’d like me to visit your school.

July 2021
My new book ‘Shockingly Good Stories’ will go on sale! It is a collection of short stories including Nanny Piggins versions of fractured fairytales, Friday Barnes mysteries and some very strange tall tales.

August 2021
I’ll be in Melbourne for Book Week. Contact Booked Out if you’d like me to visit your school.

 

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