In-Person Visit
A high-energy author talk on-site at your school: the journey from comic-mad kid in the Congo to Papercutz debut, how a graphic novel actually gets made, and why every reader is also a maker.
Visit Formats
Virtual Visit
A live video session over Zoom, Google Meet or Teams. Same content as the in-person talk, designed for one connected classroom or a whole-school broadcast, with screen-shared visuals tailored for video.
Q&A & Book Club
A more intimate, conversational session for classes or library book clubs that are reading (or about to read) the novel. Students drive the questions; Sue brings the behind-the-scenes stories.
Audience & Logistics
Year Levels
Years 3–7 (US Grades 3–7), ages 8–12
Group Size
From a single class up to a whole-school assembly
Languages
English (Australian)
Lead Time
4+ weeks recommended for in-person bookings
Fees
Fees for in-person, virtual, and Q&A formats are available on request. Please use the contact form below and we’ll respond with current pricing, travel costs (where applicable), and any school or library discounts.
What Schools Should Prepare
Before the Visit
- Confirm the format (in-person, virtual, or Q&A)
- Share final student numbers and year levels
- For virtual: test the video platform & screen sharing in advance
- For in-person: provide parking / arrival details and a quiet green-room space if possible
On the Day
- Projector / screen with audio for visuals
- Microphone for assemblies (50+ students)
- A staff host to introduce Sue and manage Q&A flow
- Water for the speaker (graphic novel chats are thirsty work!)
Optional & Lovely
- Class set or library copies pre-read where possible
- Student questions submitted in advance
- A book signing window after the talk (please flag in advance)
- Sharing photos / quotes on social with permission & tag
Request a Visit
To enquire about a school visit, please use the contact form on the home page. Include your school name, location, preferred format, dates you’re considering, year levels and approximate audience size, and Sue (or her team) will be in touch with availability and a quote.