Author visits foster a love of reading and promote literacy and creativity. Children can gain skills in writing, editing and creating and gain knowledge about the real world experiences of people working in books and writing.

Rebecca Fung started her own publishing venture, Owltitude Press. She has been the Managing Editor of a legal publishing company, is a book reviewer for Buzz Words children’s magazine, as well as a children’s author of short stories, chapter books and a middle grade novel.

Her short stories have been published in The School Magazine and several anthologies published by Christmas Press. Rebecca’s most recent books have had space and marine themes as she loves researching interesting facts and incorporating them in her stories. She loves children’s books that inspire curiosity and a sense of humour.

She is enthusiastically involved in the Author Pen Pals program which connects authors with schools and promotes literacy and a love of reading.

Rebecca has previously given talks to children on her books, led general class discussion about writers’ experience and conducted storybuilding workshops. She has also run legal editing classes.

Some of Rebecca’s books: Septopus, Princess Hayley’s Comet, A Very Special Moon Mission

Themes: Bullying, Diversity, Disability, Self-acceptance, Heroism, Friendship, Family, Space, Sea life, Resilience, Fairytales, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving

Visit types: Online, In person

Home State: NSW