Author, Illustrator
Frané Lessac is a West Australian author-illustrator with over 50 award-winning children’s books published throughout the world. She grew up in a small town outside of New York City and lived on the Caribbean Island of Montserrat and later London before moving to Australia. She is married to children’s author, Mark Greenwood, and together they have collaborated on Simpson and his Donkey, Midnight – the story of a light horse, Ned Kelly and the Green Sash, and The Legend of Moondyne Joe. Her author-illustrator titles include, A Is for Australia, Australian Baby Animals, A Is for Australian Reefs, Under the Southern Cross, and Australia Under the Sea 1,2,3. Frané is a dynamic presenter and shares with students of all ages the process of writing and illustrating picture books. Her optimism, humour and eye for detail in the wealth of stories she has to tell is sure to hold any audience captive. Students will gain insight into the crafting of narrative through words and pictures. Frané offers a selection of challenging, engaging workshops for primary, high school students and adults. This is a rare opportunity to meet and work with an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. It is sure to be a memorable experience that students will cherish for the rest of their lives.
Student Sessions (These will be adjusted according to the students in the sessions)
Spotlight on Australia – Frané Lessac will take students through the creative process behind her nonfiction picture books, Under the Southern Cross, A is for Australian Animals, Our Country, Ancient Wonders and more. Students will be immersed in seeing the process of blending words and art and a chance to go on a journey of discovery. The students will create an illustration of their own to take away.
The Art of the Story – Frané Lessac will share the origins and inspirations for her books, the process of research and the balancing of creative interpretation with historical and cultural authenticity. Frané will share the process of blending words and art into books that celebrate our past and cultures from around the world. Students will gain insight into the crafting of narrative through words and images.
1,2,3 and My ABC’s Join author and illustrator Frané Lessac on a counting and alphabet safari. Be enchanted by a world of stories in this factastic, fun packed storytelling session, guaranteed to entertain and inform thirsty young minds. This session uses Frané’s vibrant picture books Australian Baby Animals and Australia Under the Sea 1,2,3.