George Ivanoff
George is available for school talks and writing workshops. He can be booked through Show and Tell Promotions.
George has previously spoken to classes at Sunshine College, Lakeside Secondary College, Bannockburn Primary School, Beaconhills College, Melbourne Grammar and Melbourne Girls Grammar, and has conducted writing workshops during week-long residencies at Mentone Grammar School.
About George
George Ivanoff is a Melbourne writer with a keen interest in science fiction, bad special effects and sushi... although not necessarily in that order. He has a BA (University of Melbourne) and MA in Australian Studies (Monash University). He is also a graduate of the National Theatre Drama School.
He was written over 30 books for children and teenagers, as well as short stories, articles and reviews for both kids and grown-ups. His short stories have featured in numerous anthologies, most recently in Trust Me! (Ford Street Publishing, Aust, 2008) and Doctor Who, Short Trips – Defining Patterns (Big Finish Productions, UK, 2008). As well as being a writer, George is also an actor.
For the latest information about his writing, check out his web site at: www.georgeivanoff.com.au.
Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge
- Life, Death and Detention (1999, Margaret Hamilton Books) is a collection of short stories for teenagers, about life in high school.
- Real Sci-Fi (1999, Horwitz Martin) is a non-fiction book examining predictions made in works of science fiction, with each chapter introduced by a short story.
Both these books have been on the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge Booklist for Years 7, 8 and 9 since its inception.
Latest Novel: Gamers' Quest
The worlds of fantasy and science fiction collide in this thrilling quest for young teens. Published by Ford Street Publishing in October 2009. ISBN: 9781876462864
Promotional website: www.gamersquestbook.com
Books for younger readers include fiction titles such as:
- Planet Max (2008, Rigby)
- Machine Mayhem (2007, Rigby)
- Gadget Boy Saves the Day (2007, Thomson Learning)
- Gadget Boy and Kid Fantastic (2007, Thomson Learning)
- My Best Friend’s a Genius (2007, Thomson Learning)
- Moon Bubble (2007, Thomson Learning)
- Mushy Mess (2006, Oxford University Press)
- Lights, Camera, Spaceship! (2004, Thomson Learning)
- Singing in the Shower (2002, Pearson Education)
- Long Lost Relatives (2002, Pearson Education)
- Generation Ship (2001, Rigby)
- Ordinary Hero (2000, Horwitz Martin)
and non-fiction titles such as:
- Star Sailors (2007, McGraw Hill, USA)
- Our Solar System (2007, Carson-Dellosa, USA)
- Need It, Want It (2004, Thomson Learning)
- Heroes and Villains (2000, Horwitz Martin)
What the grown-ups have said about George
"George makes the situations and experiences of the school yard ammunition for his writing. He helps students see their world as potential stories." - David McLean (Head of English and Drama, Mentone Grammar School, 2003/4)
"George's lively style of presentation engaged and amused the most jaded of our students. I believe that our students learned more about the processes of writing, review and publication from George than they did from any of our other presenters, many of whom were very expensive, high profile authors. I would warmly recommend George to any school that is considering hosting any type of writer's event. He is excellent value!" - Vicki Curtain (Teacher-Librarian, North Campus, College Curriculum Leader, Sunshine College)
"He spoke to the Year 7 students, who thought he was simply wonderful and promptly started borrowing his books from the library." - Sue Bursztynski (Teacher-Librarian Senior Campus, Sunshine College)
"Thank you for your informative and entertaining session… It was thoroughly enjoyable." - Caroline Fairlie (Melbourne Girls Grammar School)
"For the past three years George Ivanoff has been a presenter at the Darebin Cluster Boys' Writing Expo. George has enthused and inspired the boys to view writing as a means to not only express themselves but to transfer themselves and others to new worlds and new dimensions. George is always well-prepared for the workshops and I have no hesitation in recommending him as a presenter / facilitator to any school or organization wishing to employ a professional and inspirational writer." Greg Lambert (Professional Development Leader, Lakeside Secondary College, 2007)
"The children were inspired and thought that they gained a lot from the day. They certainly had plenty of ideas for how they would work on their own writing in the future." Rob Nelson (Principal, Bannockburn Primary School, 2007)
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