SCHOOL VISITS

Sam Summers’ author talks are designed to spark imagination and inspire a love of reading, storytelling and creativity. Through interactive talks, Q&As and hands-on activities inspired by The Lost Defenders, students discover how stories are created, how characters come to life, and why the things that make us different can also make us strong.

Sessions are engaging, energetic and tailored for Stage 2 and Stage 3 students, leaving young readers excited to read, write and use their imagination.

Author talks and writing workshops available. Contact Sam via the link below for bookings and further information.

Teacher Resources

You can download teacher's notes here and bring The Lost Defenders into your classroom. Designed for Years 4–7, the activities support literacy, creative thinking and classroom discussion through themes of bravery, belonging, identity and friendship.

Teacher Resources

Monster Archive Activity

Defender Power Quiz

Lovely Words

Engaging & Inspiring

Thank you so much for your amazing energy and enthusiasm at your author presentation at Leichhardt Public School. The teachers all said, how engaging and inspiring your talk was for their students. You will always be welcomed back to Leichhardt Public School in the near future.

Teacher-Librarian

Leichhardt PS