September 2021
Ambassador for Australia Reads
August 2021
Finalist in the AusMumpreneur Awards 2021
1 February 2021
CKT (Creative Kids Tales) unveils exciting new website
1 February 2021
5-6 June 2021
CKT Writers’ Festival 2021
Our festival went online this year (Zoom), with around 200 attendees.
Presenters included:
Andy Griffiths, Ursula Dubosarsky, Margaret Hamilton, Tim Harris, Margrete Lamond, Wendy Orr, Adam Wallace, Tina Harris & Louise Park.
Workshops by:
Susanne Gervay, Deborah Abela, Adam Wallace & Katrina McKelvey.
10 February 2021
Highly Commended in the Society of Women Writers Book of the Year Awards
24 July 2020
Lulu read during Lah-Lah’s Storytime - 24 July 2020
This week on Storytime, Lah-Lah reads Lulu - a delightful story of a young polar bear with stars in her eyes.
Lulu loves to sing, dance and put on a show. She dreams of more than performing on the ice, but sadly her friends don’t share in her dream. Will Lulu listen to her heart or her friends?
Facebook: Lah-Lah reads Lulu on Storytime
Published by Wombat Books.
30 July 2020
Featured on Michelle Worthington’s Ask an Author series
YouTube: Ask an Author series
30 July 2020
February 2021
CKT Writing Academy workshops commence
Presenters include: Jackie French, Louise Park, Jan Latta, Adam Wallace, Sue Whiting, Susanne Gervay and Clare Hallifax (Feb - Nov 2021)
October 2019
The CKT Story Collection Vol.2 released
October 2019 The CKT Story Collection Vol.2 was released.
FLIP IT – READ IT.
Thirty-four of Creative Kids Tales authors and illustrators crafted 74 stories, verse and illustrations to enchant and thrill you.
One side THINGS THAT GO BUMP contains spooky short stories while the other side of the book ENCHANTED features fairy tale style stories.
Published by Creative Kids Tales.
October 2019
06 April 2019
In The Shadow Of An Elephant, my 3rd book, was launched
On 6th April 2019, I launched my third book; In The Shadow Of An Elephant. It was launched at the 2019 CKT Writers Festival by my friend Jacqueline Harvey; multi award winning children's author of Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose and Kensy and Max.
Published by Little Pink Dog Books.
December 2019
Launch of The Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency
In December 2019 Georgie launched an exciting new direction for Creative Kids Tales, The Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency.
Connecting Authors and Illustrators with young minds. Audience members will be transported into the creative world of authors through engaging story-telling and educational content.
Website: www.cktspeakersagency.com.au
December 2019
17 March 2018
1st CKT Writers' Festival March 2018
I directed the first CKT Writers' Festival. It had been an ambition of mine since beginning CKT in 2011, to hold a writers festival and share with my members those from the industry who have inspired me.
In March 2018 Susanne Gervay, Sue Whiting, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Davis, Wai Chim and Clare Hallifax helped me realise that dream.
Find out more about the day here:
Wrap Up:
www.creativekidstales.com.au/whats-new/ckt-writers-festival-2018-wrap-up
Photo Gallery:
www.creativekidstales.com.au/whats-new/ckt-writers-festival-2018-photo-gallery
February 2019
Books in Homes Role Model
In February 2019 I became a Books in Homes Role Model.
Books in Homes Role Models volunteer to inspire young readers on the Books in Homes Program by attending Book Giving Assemblies across Australia. Role Models come from all walks of life - Aboriginal Elders, children’s book authors and illustrators, comic book creators and graphic novelists, sports people, firefighters and other emergency services personnel, illusionists, accountants, and many others who represent a multitude of professions.
Books in Homes Role Models:
booksinhomes.com.au/supporters/role-models
February 2019
July 2020
In the Shadow of an Elephant shortlisted in the 2020 Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards
6 April 2019
2nd CKT Writers' Festival April 2019
I directed the second CKT Writers' Festival.
Under the theme INVEST, our speakers included: Jackie French, Jacqueline Harvey, Deborah Abela and Emma Quay, who shared a wealth of knowledge on strengthening your writing portfolio for healthy writing returns.
6 April 2019
May 2019
In The Shadow Of An Elephant, Award-Winning Finalist in the Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction category of the 2019 International Book Awards
In May 2019 (just 1 month after it launched), In The Shadow Of An Elephant was listed as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction category of the 2019 International Book Awards.
Published by Little Pink Dog Books.
20 June 2018
Speaker with Creative Net June 2018
As of June 2018, I am now a speaker with Creative Net Speakers' Agency.
View my profile:
creativenetspeakers.com/creative/georgie-donaghey
20 June 2018
2018
Lulu on the Qantas In-Flight Entertainment 2018
Lulu on the Qantas and Jetstar In-Flight Entertainment 2018
www.kinderling.com.au/news/kinderling-kids-radio-takes-off-with-qantas
Early 2018
Clover’s BIG Ideas on Kinderling Kids Radio early 2018
Clover’S BIG Ideas on Kinderling Kids Radio early 2018. Clover’s BIG Ideas will feature on the Settle Petal program. It’s recorded with sound effects to fit the story and to can be downloaded on the Kinderling Kids App.
Website: Kinderling Kids Radio
Early 2018
August 2017
Lulu on Kinderling Kids Radio August 2017
Lulu on Kinderling Kids Radio August 2017. I was invited to record Lulu for airplay on Kinderling Kids Radio. It was recorded with sound effects to fit the story and to can be downloaded on the Kinderling Kids App.
Website: Kinderling Kids Radio
November 2017
The CKT Story Collection Vol.1 released
November 2017 The CKT Story Collection Vol.1 was released. I'm wearing the publishers hat for The Creative Kids Tales Story Collection Vol.1 - 53 stories compiled by CKT emerging authors and illustrators.
I also have two stories in it; I like Dragonflies and Tortoise’s home.
Published by Creative Kids Tales.
November 2017
October 2017
Clover's Big Ideas, my 2nd book launched
04 July 2015
Speaking at CYA 2015
I was a guest speaker at the 10 year anniversary of the CYA Conference on their Author Success panel.
04 July 2015
April 2017
Lulu, was re-launched
In April 2017, I re-launched my first book; Lulu.
Lulu is a rhyming children’s picture book suited for the young and young at heart.
Published by Wombat Books.
25 June 2016
NSWWC Kids & YA Festival 2016
On the 25 June 2016 at the NSW Writers’ Centre, I chaired the Illustrator’s Incorporated panel with guests Michael Salmon, Serena Geddes and David Hardy.
Website: NSW Writers' Centre
25 June 2016
July 2014
3rd Place in CYA 2014 Competition
I was awarded 3rd Place in CYA 2014 Competition, Primary Picture Books category for I Like Dragonflies.
28 June 2014
NSWWC Kids & YA Festival 2014
On the 28 June 2014 at the NSW Writers’ Centre, I chaired the Writing, Pitching and Publishing a Series with guests Jacqueline Harvey, Wendy Orr and Catherine Jinks.
Website: NSW Writers' Centre
28 June 2014
May 2015
Lulu, my 1st book launched
In May 2015, I launched my first book; Lulu.
Lulu is a rhyming children’s picture book suited for the young and young at heart.
Published by Dragon Tales Publishing.
2009 - 2011
CBCA Sutherland Shire (Sub Branch)
I established the CBCA Sutherland Shire Sub Branch from 2009 - 2011 and held the position of President.
2009 - 2011
22 September 2013
The Author's Shelf
The Author's Shelf a radio show for lovers of the written word. Interviews, book reviews, industry information and a little music thrown in for good measure.
01 November 2011
Creative Kids Tales website
In November 2011 Creative Kids Tales was launched. A website designed by emerging children’s authors for emerging children’s authors.
01 November 2011
August 2015
Sutherland Library promote Lulu as their book for the reading hour August 2015
Melinda McNaughton read Lulu on behalf of Sutherland Shire Library as their choice for the 2015 Reading Hour.
Published by Wombat Books.
16 April 2014
HEAT: Anthology of short stories Kindle Edition
In 2014, I tried my hand at an adult murder mystery. One short story for adults was published in the Heat Anthology of short stories.
Published by Dee White in 2014
16 April 2014