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Jacqueline Harvey: The Stories Behind the Stories
Powerhouse Theatre
Primary / Schools Program
#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
Jacqueline Harvey: The Stories Behind the Stories
Schools Program: Primary
10–11am, Thursday 8 October 2026
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
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.
#Artist
Jacqueline Harvey
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.
#Series
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