Justin D'Ath

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Justin D'Ath is the author of 25 books for children and young adults, including the action-packed Extreme Adventures series for boys: Crocodile Attack, Bushfire Rescue and the forthcoming Shark Bait (March 2006). Other books include Astrid Spark Fixologist, Infamous, Koala Fever and Why did the Chykkan cross the Galaxy?

Justin's hard-hitting YA novel, Hunters and Warriors was a CBC Notable Book in 2002 and was Commended in the 2002 Victorian Premier's Awards. His hugely popular fantasy novel, Shaedow Master was a CBC Notable Book in 2004.

Justin has a teaching background, having taught Professional Writing at BRIT (Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE) for 14 years. Because his publications cover all age-groups, Justin can work with school children from Prep to Year 12, as well as adults. He can run writers' workshops on any aspect of creative writing, or deliver informative, motivational and entertaining presentations to groups of any size.

Here are some comments from past participants:

"At first when I was walking there I thought it was going to be boring, but when I was listening to you and your books I thought, You're the Best Author Ever." Soane (11), St Patrick's School, Lilydale, Vic.

"Justin's presentation was witty and motivational ... even non-readers are queued up to borrow his books." Stella Maris School, Maroochydore, Qld.

"Keeping 100 Year 8 students absorbed for an hour is a major achievement." Mount Clear Secondary College, Vic.

"Not only a storywriter but an engaging storyteller as well." Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Karrinyup, WA.

"Justin had even our reluctant readers enthralled." Kerang Primary School, Vic.

"He could be a comedian as well as an author." Felicity (10), Nambour Qld.

"Provided students with completely unique ways of how they might go about writing a story." Teacher, Nestle Write Around Australia.

"His ability to entertain, educate and thoroughly mesmerize the children was inspiring." Campaspe Regional Library, Vic.

"Justin shows the same warmth and humour in person as he does through his books." Lyndon (11), Riverside Primary School, Launceston, Tas.