BOOKINGS FOR 2026 NOW OPEN!
Looking for an author talk, workshop or festival visit in 2026? My diary is now open! Please view my contact page for bookings. Please note that bookings for Book Week 2026 are already filled.
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DIARY CLOSED FOR 2025 – no more public events
Sorry, but I am not taking any more bookings for 2025, as I have several school visits, workshops and school festivals booked in the second half of the year.
2026 diary opening soon
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READING REVOLUTION PANEL AND DISCUSSION – St Raphael’s School Hall, 114 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside – Thursday 19th June – 6.00pm-7.30pm EVENT ENDED
In a world full of screens, let’s rediscover the timeless magic of books together! As part of our award-winning Reading Revolution week, we invite parents and carers to an inspiring Literacy Panel Evening at St Raphael’s School.
I am thrilled to have been invited back to participate in St Raphael’s award winning Reading Revolutions program. On Thursday, June 19 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm), I’ll be presenting along with Mandy Foot, Andrew Joyner, and Bec Hughes. Gain practical tips and insights during tailored breakout sessions for parents of children in Pre-School through Year 6.
The cost is free but bookings are essential. See HERE for more information.
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MEET THE SA CREATORS – Gleebooks Glebe – 30th May 2025 – from 6pm EVENT ENDED
Join author, Tania Ingram and illustrator, Mandy Foot for wine, cheese and bookish chats, thanks to Gleebooks Glebe and Create SA. Learn about the stories behind their books and life as a creator in SA. All questions are welcome!
Location: Gleebooks Glebe, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW
Bookings essential as places are limited. To book, please email: education@gleebooks.com.at
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AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR TALK: In conversation with Tania Ingram and Mandy Foot – Erina Library – Wednesday, 28th May 2025 – 5.15pm-6.45pm EVENT ENDED
Join us at Erina Library as award-winning illustrator Mandy Foot and best-selling author Tania Ingram share their creative processes behind their amazing picture books. Discover the magic that happens when words and pictures come together to create stories that spark imaginations and ignite children’s love of reading.
This interactive Q&A style event is perfect for parents, aspiring illustrators, writers, and anyone who enjoys reading or creating picture books. Mandy and Tania will share their insights, tips, and inspiration, offering a unique glimpse into the world of children’s book creation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of Australia’s most talented children’s book creators.
The Children’s Book Council of Australia Central Coast branch will also be presenting the shortlist titles for early childhood and picture book categories.
Ages: 18 years and over.
Bookings essential. Book HERE, or phone (02) 4304 7650.
Location: The Hive, Erina Fair Shopping Centre, North-South Rd, Erina New South Wales 2250
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FLEURIEU FESTIVAL – Writing Magic Workshop with Tania Ingram – Tuesday 22nd April, 10am – 11am EVENT ENDED
Grab your pencils and notebooks and join me for a magical session of writing. There will be stories, games and rewards for those who dare step into a world of magic and fun!
Ages 5 – 8
For bookings click HERE
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MINECRAFT THEMED WRITING WORKSHOP – Unley Town Hall – 17th April, 2025 – 11am – 12pm EVENT ENDED
A writing workshop for Minecraft Fans!
Have you seen the Minecraft movie and want a fun activity for the school holidays? Join me for a Minecraft-themed workshop at Unley where we will create our own Minecraft characters and pit them against the evil wizard and his friends. Will your character get to stay in the world of Minecraft?
For ages 7-11 years
Thursday 17 April, 11am – 12noon
Unley Town Hall, Oxford Terrace, Unley
Cost $5 to be paid on booking, bookings essential. Book online via Eventbrite or phone 8372 5100.
Please note: booking payments are non-refundable.
Bookings essential. Click HERE for booking information.
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ADELAIDE WRITER’S WEEK – Children’s Tent – Sunday 2nd March, 12.15pm -1.00pm EVENT ENDED
I am thrilled to be presenting in the children’s tent at Adelaide Writer’s Week this year. Bring your BIG imaginations and join me, where I’ll share all things Aggie Flea and why I once believed that I lived next door to an alien!
To see the program for Adelaide Writer’s Week, click HERE
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WRITING FOR CHILDREN WITH TANIA INGRAM – The Nook, Shop 10 Welland Plaza, 522 Port Road, Welland – Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 – 5.30pm start. CANCELLED
Have you ever wanted to write for kids but you’re not sure where to start? Come and join me for a chat over cuppas and cake at The Nook café, where I’ll give you the rundown on what you’ll need to know to get published in this competitive industry. Bring along your notepads, pens and questions for a fun and informative night!
$15 per person. Includes a tea or coffee. Book HERE
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AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR TALK: THE GROWN-UP’S GUIDE TO PICTURE BOOKS – HOSTED BY TANIA INGRAM – Burnside Library – Saturday, 14th December 2024 – 1.30pm – 3.30pm EVENT ENDED
Unlike any book before, The Grown-Up’s Guide to Picture Books celebrates the power of picture books for readers of all ages. In an extra-special event we welcome author, Lara Cain Gray along with illustrators Tim Ide and Lorena Carrington, and look forward to hearing all about how this extraordinary book came to be.
Burnside Library favourite, and highly acclaimed children’s author, Tania Ingram, will be your host for a wonderful afternoon.
Copies of The Grown-Ups Guide to Picture Books will be available to purchase courtesy of MidnightSun Publishing.
A picture book is a book with pictures, but it’s so much more than that! This A to Z guide helps you level up your picture book reading experiences, empowering yourself and the young readers in your world to dive deeper into what makes a great picture book great. With histories, insights and handy talking points for shared reading, come and explore the complexities of modern picture books. Discover the science of page layouts, the purpose of rhyme, and why our favourites linger in our hearts and minds for life. Let’s read!
Tea and coffee provided.
Bookings essential.
To book, click HERE
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STORYTIME WITH TANIA INGRAM @ Goodwood Library – 101 Goodwood Road Goodwood SA – Thursday 21st November – 10.30am – 11.30am – EVENT ENDED
Join me for a bug-themed storytelling session at Unley Library, where I’ll be sharing my newest picture book –The Bug Book. Stay on and explore lots of creepy crawlies, thanks to Bugs and Slugs.
Meet spiders in trees, beetles under leaves and very busy bees!
Told in irresistible rhyme, and with a swarm of friendly characters, The Bug Book is a fun introduction to insects, with a tiny ladybug for children to find at the end
Faced-paced, lively and brimming with humour, kids will want to hide, slide, climb and glide with these playful bugs time and time again!
For ages 2-5 years
Free but bookings preferred. Book online via Eventbrite or phone 8372 5100.
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STORYTIME WITH TANIA INGRAM @ Unley Civic Library – Unley Town Hall, Oxford Terrace, Unley SA – Tuesday 19th November – 10.30am – 11.30am – EVENT ENDED
Join me for a bug-themed storytelling session, where I’ll be sharing my newest picture book –The Bug Book. Stay on and explore lots of creepy crawlies, thanks to Bugs and Slugs.
Meet spiders in trees, beetles under leaves and very busy bees!
Told in irresistible rhyme, and with a swarm of friendly characters, The Bug Book is a fun introduction to insects, with a tiny ladybug for children to find at the end
Faced-paced, lively and brimming with humour, kids will want to hide, slide, climb and glide with these playful bugs time and time again!
For ages 2-5 years
Free but bookings preferred. Book online via Eventbrite or phone 8372 5100.
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EXPERT PANEL: LITERACY – THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS – St Raphael’s School Hall, 114 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside – Monday 4th November – 6.15pm – EVENT ENDED
Literacy is more important than ever in our technology-driven world. Why? Think about how much of our communication is now via emails, text messages and apps. Now imagine functioning in our world without literacy. It’s a scary thought, isn’t it? This is just one of the arguments for literacy that I’ll be bringing to the expert panel – Literacy: The Foundation of Success, hosted by St Raphael’s School as part of their Reading Revolution promotion.
Join me and local creators Mandy Foot and Andrew Joyner, representatives from Raising Literacy SA and specialists from Unley Library, as Principal Emma Fowler hosts an evening that is sure to be fun and enlightening.
The event is FREE but booking are recommended as places are limited.
For more information, click HERE
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SCBWI SA 2024 PROFESSIONAL DAY – CDW Studios, Lvl 4 Myer Centre, Rundle Mall – Sunday 13th October – 10.30am – 4.30pm – EVENT ENDED
I’m excited to be one of the presenters this year at the SCBWI SA Professional Day 2024, where I’ll be sharing my writing journey; what has worked for me and the mistakes I’ve made along the way. Also presenting are illustrator, Tony Flowers, Authors Danielle Clode and Channelle Gosper, and a brilliant panel consisting of Adam Cece, Mandy Foot and Kelly Hibbert. I hope you can join us for what will be an informative and fun day.
For bookings and more information, click HERE
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YWC – READING AND WRITING MAGIC WITH TANIA INGRAM – Burnside Library – NEW TIME – Wednesday, 2nd October 2024, 10.30am – 11.30am BOOKED OUT – EVENT ENDED
Grab your pencils, notebooks, and cauldrons and join me for a magical Young Writers Club session at Burnside Library. There will be writing, games and rewards for those who dare step into a world of magic and fun!
Suitable for primary aged kids.
Bookings essential. Click HERE for tickets.
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BOOK WEEK 2024 – 17th to 23rd August – Tania is now fully booked for book week 2024. Remaining days in August are listed below. EVENT ENDED
Remaining dates in August: Thursday 29th, Friday 30th. Available for school and library visits in Adelaide and surrounding areas or for presentations / workshops online (all areas).
For bookings, please click HERE
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AATE / ALEA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024 – Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace – 11th July, 2024, 12.00 – 12.20pm EVENT ENDED
Join me at the AATE / ALEA National Conference in adelaide on the 11th July where I will share the story behind my mid-grade novel, The Other Shadow, and discuss how we can use magic realism to talk with children about difficult topics.
Bookings are now open. For bookings go to Registrations or AATE-ALEA 2024 for more information.
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THE OTHER SHADOW LAUNCH – Shakespeare’s Bookshop, 27th June, 2024, 6.30 – 8.00pm EVENT ENDED
Come and join me in conversation with Mike Lucas for the launch of my mid-grade novel The Other Shadow at the beautiful new Shakespeare’s Bookshop in Blackwood. Drinks, nibbles and warm conversations guaranteed!
27th June 2024, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
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JUVENILIA EXHIBITION LAUNCH – City of Unley Library – 22nd June, 2024, 1.00 -2.00pm EVENT ENDED
Have you ever wondered whether children’s authors and illustrators were creators themselves as children? Then look no further than the Juvenilia exhibition, thanks to the Unley Library! Join me and other South Australian creators at the launch of this curated exhibition of the juvenile works of some of Australia’s most famous authors and illustrators.
Light afternoon tea will be provided courtesy of The Children’s Book Council Australia South Australian Branch.
Book purchasing will be available via Dymocks Hyde Park.
This is a FREE event but bookings are essential. See Juvenilia Exhibition Launch to book or click HERE for more information.
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CBCA SA Notable Stars – Unley Town Hall – 3rd May, 2024, 6.30 – 8.30pm EVENT ENDED
Join me and some of Australia’s most talented creators for an unforgettable evening of stories and celebration as we discuss our 2024 CBCA Notable Books. Visiting May Gibbs Fellow, Andrea Rowe will also be joining us on the night.
$20 for Members / $45 for Non-Members
For bookings, go to CBCASA Notable Stars
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BURNSIDE LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM – MEET THE AUTHOR TANIA INGRAM – 24th April, 10.30am – 11.30am EVENT ENDED
Come and join me for some school holiday fun at Burnside Library, where I’ll tell you about some of the stories behind my stories, and show you ways you can find and develop your own story.
Suitable for primary school-aged children. Cost $5.00
For bookings, go to Burnside Library – Tania Ingram Workshop and register on the link provided.
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YABBA VIRTUAL AUTHOR PROGRAM – Virtual Session – 19th March, 2024, 9.30am AEST EVENT ENDED
Come and celebrate Harmony Day with me as I discuss my upcoming picture book release, Walls and my general love of stories.
Bookings open now! For more information visit yabba.org.au
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BEYOND THE BOOK LITERATURE FESTIVAL – Virtual Session – 27th February, 2024, 11am AEST EVENT ENDED
Have you ever wondered how authors come up with story ideas?
Grab your pencils and notebooks and join me for a story hunt! Using examples from my own work, I’ll be sharing several different methods you can use to hunt down your own cracking story ideas. I may even tell you about the alien-robot neighbour I lived next door to as a kid!
For more information and bookings, go to https://beyondthebook.com.au/
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CBCA SA BRANCH AGM PANEL – Parks Library Community Room- 26th February, 2024, 6.30pm EVENT ENDED
I’m looking forward to joining literary legends Janeen Brian, Phil Cummings, Amanda Graham, Mike Lucas and Danny Snell on a panel speaking about this year’s CBCA theme – Reading is Magic. Chaired by Kathryn Beilby, this should be a lively and informative evening.
The event is free but bookings are essential. For more information and bookings, click HERE.
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ROMANCING THE STARS – Sunshine Coast – 27th October, 2023 EVENT ENDED
I’m excited to be travelling to Queensland to be a part of Romancing the Stars on the Sunshine Coast in October 2023. Join us and discover new children and young adult books by Australian authors and illustrators. Each creator will give a short introduction to their latest publication in a small intimate circle, before rotating on to the next group.
For bookings, click HERE or contact event organiser Jenny Stubbs info@booklinks.org.au or 0409 266 786 for more information.
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AGGIE FLEA BOOK LAUNCH – 23rd September, 2023 EVENT ENDED
Come and join me for a bookish celebration to launch my newest series, Aggie Flea. We’ll have the comedic talents of launcher extraordinaire, Adam Cece, craft for the kids, drinks and snacks provided, and books will be available for purchase* for those wanting a signed copy.
What more do you need? 🙂
*Books sales thanks to Shakespeare’s Bookshop
Tickets are FREE but numbers are limited, so bookings are essential! Book tickets HERE.
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