George Ivanoff
Author • Grades 5 – 8
YOU CHOOSE
George Ivanoff is the best-selling author of over 100 books for children and teens, including the You Choose series, Monster Island and Gamers’ Quest. His You Choose: Alien Invasion From Beyond the Stars won the 2023 Young Australian Best Book Award and appears on Premier’s Reading Challenge booklists. He’s also written Doctor Who and The X-Files tie-in stories. George takes audiences through his inspiration and writing process – unpacking Monster Island, plotting multiple storylines in You Choose, and researching his Survival Guides – all with humour, adventure, and plenty of twists!
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Sessions
105 Thursday 9.15am Grades 5–7
126 Thursday 12.15pm Grades 6–8
227 Friday 12.15pm Grades 6–8
236 Friday 1.30pm Grades 5–7
Workshop
Plot & Plan Your Own Adventure (Story Planning Workshop)
Write your own interactive story! George Ivanoff takes students behind the scenes of his You Choose series in this high-energy workshop! Using a fun and engaging exercise, participants will map out their own branching storylines – no writing required, just big ideas and endless possibilities!
120 Thursday 10.45am Grades 6–8
211 Friday 9.15am Grades 6–8
