Join published author and special guest Samera Kamaleddine as she helps young writers explore the art of storytelling—planning strong plots, using the senses, and creating authentic characters. Each session features fresh reading or writing prompts and activities designed to spark creativity.
About the facilitator
Samera Kamaleddine is a Sydney-based author and former journalist, who used to write for magazines about everything from friendship dramas and school bullies to body confidence. She is passionate about sharing diverse stories of growing up in Australia and believes every child should feel ‘seen’ in books.
Her debut YA novel, Half My Luck, was published in 2021 after it won the HarperCollins Matilda Prize. Her first book for middle-grade readers, The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart, was shortlisted for the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards For Younger Readers.
Samera is currently working on a two-book middle-grade series due for release in early 2026.