The Stories Behind the Stories The Stories Behind the Stories

Jacqueline Harvey

The Stories Behind the Stories
08 Oct
SCHOOL BOOKINGS

ABOUT THE SHOW

Please note this session is currently only open for school bookings. General Public tickets will be available from 05 AUG.

Bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey will introduce readers to the stories behind some of her most iconic book series, including The Girl and the Ghost, Kensy and Max and Willa and Woof. She’ll reveal how she mines her own life experiences to create great narratives and show students how they can do the same.

This event includes a Q&A session at the end.

Supported by The University of Queensland.

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacqueline Harvey is one of Australia’s most popular authors for children with a reputation for creating books filled with adventure, mystery, humour and heart. Her titles include the bestselling Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max, Willa and Woof and The Girl and the Ghost series.

Illustrated book cover showing a red-haired girl holding a notebook, walking beside a brown-haired boy. A translucent ghostly girl follows them. A large mansion and fountain are in the background. Title: The Girl and the Ghost: Family Secrets.Book cover illustration for Kensy and Max: Breaking News by Jacqueline Harvey, showing two kids—one holding binoculars, the other a newspaper—against a cityscape background with The Bestselling Spy Series badge.Book cover illustration for Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing shows a smiling girl leaning against a big white dog. Pink background with doodles, a pigeon, and playful text. Author: Jacqueline Harvey.

SCHOOL BOOKINGS

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Thu 8 Oct 2026
10:00AM

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

TICKETS

Adult
$20*
Concession
$16*
Student
$16*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for All ages

18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible
Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacqueline Harvey is one of Australia’s most popular authors for children with a reputation for creating books filled with adventure, mystery, humour and heart. Her titles include the bestselling Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max, Willa and Woof and The Girl and the Ghost series.

Illustrated book cover showing a red-haired girl holding a notebook, walking beside a brown-haired boy. A translucent ghostly girl follows them. A large mansion and fountain are in the background. Title: The Girl and the Ghost: Family Secrets.Book cover illustration for Kensy and Max: Breaking News by Jacqueline Harvey, showing two kids—one holding binoculars, the other a newspaper—against a cityscape background with The Bestselling Spy Series badge.Book cover illustration for Willa and Woof: Mimi is Missing shows a smiling girl leaning against a big white dog. Pink background with doodles, a pigeon, and playful text. Author: Jacqueline Harvey.

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