Katherine Battersby
Author & Illustrator • Prep – Grade 8
MAGIC AND MISCHIEF
Originally from Mackay, Katherine Battersby is the critically acclaimed author-illustrator of the Cranky Chicken series, Perfect Pigeons, Trouble and Squish Rabbit. Her books, published worldwide, have been reviewed in The New York Times, and have been shortlisted for numerous awards. A dynamic presenter, Katherine brings stories to life with humour, energy, and interactive sessions that spark a love of reading, writing, and creativity. With a background in visual communication design, she is a passionate advocate for literacy and the arts. Expect laughs, mischief, and plenty of storytelling magic – an unforgettable experience awaits!
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Sessions
101 Thursday 9.15am Prep–3
133 Thursday 1.30pm Grades 1–4
212 Friday 10.45am Prep–3
234 Friday 1.30pm Grades 3–5
Workshop
Cranky Comics (Comic Workshop)
A wildly fun, hands-on workshop with Mackay’s own Katherine Battersby! Through hilarious illustration games, students will bring expressive characters to life, master comic panels and speech bubbles, and start their very own comic book. Creativity, laughter, and crankiness guaranteed!
130 Thursday 12.15pm Grades 6–8
