Achievements

December 2021

CKT celebrates 10 years in December 2021

December 2021

September 2021

Ambassador for Australia Reads

August 2021

President of the Society of Women Writers NSW

August 2021

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

Creative Kids Tales

Creative Kids Tales

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.

July 2021

Nominated in the ROAR Awards 2021

July 2021

10 February 2021

Highly Commended in the Society of Women Writers Book of the Year Awards

July 2021

Nominated in the AusMumpreneur Awards 2021

July 2021

24 July 2020

Lulu read during Lah-Lah’s Storytime - 24 July 2020

Lah Lah

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

Lulu

Published by Wombat Books.

30 July 2020

Featured on Michelle Worthington’s Ask an Author series

30 July 2020

February 2021

CKT Writing Academy workshops commence

CKT Writing Academy

CKT Writing Academy workshops

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.

CKT Story Collection Vol.2 cover

CKT Story Collection Vol.2 cover

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.

In the Shadow of an Elephant

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.

The Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency logo

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.

CKT Writers Festival

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 logo

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.

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.

Awards listing

In the Shadow of an Elephant with Award

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.

Creative Net logo

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

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Jetstar logo

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.

Kinderling Logo

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.

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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.

CKT Story Collection cover

Published by Creative Kids Tales.

November 2017

October 2017

Clover's Big Ideas, my 2nd book launched

In October 2017, I launched my second book; Clover's Big Ideas.

Clovers Big Ideas

Published by Little Pink Dog Books.

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.

CYA Comp logo

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.

Lulu

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.

NSWWC logo

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.

CYA Comp logo

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.

NSWWC logo

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.

Lulu

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.

CBCA logo

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.

Listen to PodCasts
on YouTube

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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.

Creative Kids Tales logo

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.

Lulu

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.

HEAT Anthology of short stories

Published by Dee White in 2014

16 April 2014

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