Author Event - Deb Fitzpatrick
Join celebrated children’s author Deb Fitzpatrick at the AWESOME Festival Beverley Hub as she shares the inspiration behind her much-loved adventure stories. With ten books to her name, Deb’s latest novel Tawny Trouble is a must-read for nature-loving kids who care about animals and the environment. Don’t miss this chance to hear how Deb creates her exciting stories set in Western Australia — and bring along your best questions for a lively, interactive session!
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Undertake direct movement
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Props
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
