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24.01.2022 This week we went on a Perilous Quest with Carlton Primary School. Our hero, Eraph (half elephant, half giraffe), was guided by the class’ creative decision making to develop a unique adventure story-arch. Traveling to Sloth Island, Eraph encountered many dangers and obstacles in search of ‘The Gold of Godness’. With map in hand, our courageous hero was able to overcome the VacXdog villain in a final combat of ‘Monkey Toss of Death’! Create your own Perilous Quest these school holidays. Sign up for 100 Story Holidays! All sessions are online To find out more about each workshop, visit: https://zcu.io/4gtK

24.01.2022 In recognition of the fact that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this land for more than 65,000 years, we’re celebrating NAIDOC Week! Each of us is making time to attend events, read, watch and listen to First Nations people as they share their culture and stories. Our recommendations here: https://zcu.io/fMy5 #NAIDOC2020

24.01.2022 YAY Its time to celebrate the holidays! HUGE congratulations to all the students, teachers and parents that made it through Term 3 remote schooling! We hope you enjoy your September holidays outside in the sun Make sure to write down all your adventures to share with us in Term 4. Or if you need story writing inspiration, sign up for 100 Story Holidays! To find out more about each workshop, visit: https://zcu.io/4gtK

24.01.2022 If you have to host your 2020 Annual General Meeting online (Snooze ), why not do it with exciting hand-drawn characters (YAY )! Recently Banksia Gardens Community Services invited 100 Story Building to host their online AGM so when it came to vote, each person presented their energetic, positive character illustrations with speech bubbles saying things like: "I'll second that!", "Great idea!", "Heck, yeah!" Read more here about our professional learning programs: https://www.100storybuilding.org.au/lat/banksia-gardens-agm

24.01.2022 Hear that howling? It could be Victorians lamenting the five-day lockdown, or it could be the lone wolf on the front of 'A User's Guide to a Pandemic.' We published this book of young writers' work last year, and as we continue to process the pandemic, it feels like we could all do with a User's Guide... * #teaching #learning #edchat #students #creativewriting #classroom #schoolleadership #writing

23.01.2022 If there was ever a time to make use of this adventure survival tip, 2020 is the time! Pre-order Unboring Exploring now for more 101% Serious Never-fail Adventure Survival Tips from young writers.

23.01.2022 What happens next to the small pink Una-pig? Write the next sentence in the comments! * #teaching #learning #creativewriting #students #creativewriting #classroom #schoolleadership #writing

23.01.2022 Listen to one Australian teenager's experiences of life in the times of COVID and how she used it to inspire her creative writing on ABC Radio today! When: 3.05pm, TODAY Tune in to: ABC Radio Afternoons, 774AM... Young writer Loyola (13) and our facilitator Ben McKenzie will discuss the book A USER'S GUIDE TO A PANDEMIC - unique digital collection of writing by 83 young Australians sharing their experiences of living through the current surreal times of COVID19. The works take many different approaches to exploring the pandemic: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, personal statements, and ephemeral observations. In collaboration with Story Factory (NSW), The Story Island Project (Tasmania) and StoryBoard (Byron Bay).

23.01.2022 Just like origami, you can collaborate on a story by folding different parts over on the page and letting each person develop the narrative. All you need is some paper, pens & friends! #ParentTip: This activity is a way to engage children in a quick, creative writing task as the threshold for starting is low. For more activities, check out our post on our 100 Story Building website for more info: https://zcu.io/sXUe... Our #100SBStoryMakers series shares activities for children to get them creating characters, building stories, making-up new words and giving lateral thinking a go! #quickwrites #storyprompt #remotelearning #creativewriting #teachersfollowteachers #elateach

23.01.2022 We are pretty intrepid space explorers here at 100 Story Building. Luckily for us, we are always discovering new space cadets to help us design exploratory peace missions to unknown planets across the planet. Perhaps you will encounter an alien goblin that eats with its LEGS! Or a Dragon Pegasus that roasts the planet's Dorito-rain before gobbling it up! (Hmm...bit of a food theme here...we wonder if the students at Preston Northeast were a bit peckish when they arrived on t...his planet...). Whatever you do, make sure you are dressed appropriately (take a look at Brendan's iron spacesuit, complete with torch, salad and water bottle (gotta stay healthy and hydrated!) and don't forget to take a space pet on the journey (say hi to Brendan's pet fish Bob!) If you were off on a space adventure, what three things would you pack in your utility belt?! Ready to explore a galaxy near you? Email or DM us to book in your workshop! * #teaching #learning #edchat #creativewriting #students #creativewriting #classroom #schoolleadership #writing

21.01.2022 Dear parents and teachers, The eSafety Commissioner has alerted concerning an inappropriate video circulating on Social Media at the moment; Facebook, TikTok and others. Social media companies are endeavouring to remove this content as quickly as possible, however the video has been re-named and redistributed numerous times and has gone viral, and has been embedded within other videos designed to appeal to children.... The advice from eSafety experts is to keep children off social media over the coming days. https://www.theguardian.com//tiktok-video-parents-and-scho

21.01.2022 We're starting out on a thrilling journey TOMORROW and we need your help! Sign up to our newsletter and keep an eye on our socials to make sure you get all the info you need to join us on a super-exciting, sometimes perilous, but always fun choose-your-own-adventure... https://www.100storybuilding.org.au/#newsletter

19.01.2022 Have your say! The Victorian Government is developing a new state-wide youth strategy to make our state the best place to be for young people. There are many ways that you can get involved. One quick and easy way is to complete an online survey designed with our Victorian Youth Congress for young people. Complete the survey here: https://zcu.io/aFy2

19.01.2022 Have you received any strange messages from space recently? For this week’s #100StoryHoliday program, we’ve been deciphering codes and drawing space ships! During the workshop our young writers scanned the surface of an alien planet and made a short comic book plan for exploring this strange new world. There’s still time to book into next week’s 100 Story Holiday workshops These live video workshops are a fun and engaging way for young writers to access their imaginatio...ns and learn how to tell new stories! To find out more, visit: https://zcu.io/4gtK

18.01.2022 Can you hear that rumble? Out there in the big blue ocean a new continent has arisen and we need you to tell us what’s living there! Create your own map by ripping up some paper and tracing the outline. Then use your imagination to describe what inhabits it. For more activities, check out our post on our 100 Story Building website for more info: https://zcu.io/hsUs... Our #100SBStoryMakers series shares activities for children to get them creating characters, building stories, making-up new words and giving lateral thinking a go! #quickwrites #storyprompt #remotelearning #creativewriting #teachersfollowteachers #elateach

18.01.2022 100 Story Building is today embarking on a new quest: to find our next CEO. After 10 years of leadership, co-founder Lachlann Carter is stepping down, making way for a new dynamic CEO to help grow our organisation and impact. Since establishment in 2012, we have helped over 35,000 children and young people find their stories. Our next CEO will be a leader with human skills, the ability to forge meaningful relationships, business smarts, an impact mindset and a big heart.... If this sounds like you, please head to our website to learn more at www.100storybuilding.org.au/work-with-us and get in touch! Applications close 25th March.

16.01.2022 Our creative facilitator Ben McKenzie dons his ‘Space Command’ uniform ahead of ZOOMing off with some daring young astronauts from Carlton Primary School on an interstellar adventure. To find out how your school can join, visit our Online School Workshops: https://www.100storybuilding.org.au/online-learning

16.01.2022 For our final school holiday session our young writers turned their stories into interactive choose-your-own-adventures! Follow the arrows to read the multiple endings created via Twine. Even though we were remote these holidays, we had so much fun creating new stories that can be shared with friends when back at school. We look forward to reading the final pieces soon! To find out about future workshops and activities, sign up to our newsletter here: https://zcu.io/bRCY

15.01.2022 REMEMBER TO BOOK 100 Story Holiday program starts this Monday 22 September. Create outrageous characters, reach for the stars, set off on perilous journeys and live to tell the tale! Suitable for ages 7-12 years. All sessions are hosted online These workshops are a fun and engaging way for young writers to access their imaginations and learn how to tell new stories at home! To find out more about each workshop and the creative outcomes, visit: https://zcu.io/4gtK

14.01.2022 We were proud to have young writer Loyola (13) represent A User's Guide to a Pandemic (and 100 Story Building) on ABC Radio Melbourne yesterday! She shared her experiences of life during COVID-times, and how she used them to inspire a fiction story, now published in A User's Guide to a Pandemic. The unique digital collection includes works by 83 young Australians sharing their experiences of living through the strange times of COVID-19 through fiction, non-fiction, poetry a...nd ephemeral observations. https://soundcloud.com/10/interview-usersguide-to-a-pandemiABC Melbournebourneafternoons ABC Melbourne

13.01.2022 We hopped into our rocket and blasted off to the 100 Story Galaxy with Preston Northeast Primary School! Landing on new planet, the grade 3/4 students directed our workshop facilitator Ben to create a new Space Write story that included lava obstacles , a very cheeky monkey/dog side-kick and a Vegemite sandwich for lunch. Yum! Read more about the journey they created as part of the online creative writing workshop here: https://zcu.io/7iyn

13.01.2022 PRETEENS! Ever wanted to write a video game? This introduction to writing multi-ending stories online will show you how to produce an interactive story with free software Twine. Sign up for our school holiday workshop: Word Games: Writing in Twine. Date & time: Wednesday 30 September, 10am-12pm Ages: 10-12 Cost: $30 per child ... To find out more about each workshop and the creative outcomes, visit: https://zcu.io/4gtK 100 Story Holiday sessions are all online These live video workshops are a fun and engaging way for young writers to access their imaginations and learn how to tell new stories!

13.01.2022 Surrounded by bored kids? Here's an activity you can do with them that will stretch their imagination and has endless possibilities for spin-off projects...

12.01.2022 For this year’s Early Harvest, we received 130 story submissions - that’s WAY MORE than what we can fit into one book. However, there were some best one-liners that were too good to miss out on. So as the young editors read through all the stories, we collected the most exciting and adventurous lines and then invited artist Kate Pullen to illustrate excellent letter-art to match! Here are some that you’ll find in the soon to be released publication ‘Unboring Exploring’ - make sure to pre-order your copy here: https://zcu.io/sj5n

12.01.2022 It was a science Zoom class. The day seemed to progress so painfully slow. It felt like an hour made me another year older. Excerpt from 'I Survived Online School!’ by Leo (15 years old). To read more, you’ll have to download ‘A Users Guide to the Pandemic’ - a digital collection of writing by young people in Australia sharing their experiences of living through the current surreal times of COVID19. Visit here: https://zcu.io/vPEC

11.01.2022 "100 Story Building delivered an incredibly inspiring and engaging presentation which provided our team with the confidence to push creative boundaries and explore the reading and writing connection in a new way. Thanks to all the Tasmanian teachers that joined us for the two-part professional learning program with the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association. Read more here: https://zcu.io/pwwU Let us know if your school is interested in these online sessions that explore innovative and practical approaches to igniting children’s love for reading and writing!

10.01.2022 The penguin pressed its face to the glass tank. Where did all the humans go? Why aren’t they pressing their fleshy faces to the tank as well? Excerpt from 'Little Penguins & Raining’ by Oysharjo (12 years old). To read more, you’ll have to download ‘A Users Guide to the Pandemic’ - a digital collection of writing by young people in Australia sharing their experiences of living through the current surreal times of COVID19. Visit here: https://zcu.io/b5Fc

10.01.2022 'Unboring Exploring' is nearly here! We cannot wait to share this amazing anthology of children's writing with you. Pre-order your copy here: https://www.100storybuilding.org.au/sh/p/unboring-exploring

09.01.2022 Did you know that a creative career path can often be a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’? Our Early Harvest young editors met facilitator Ben McKenzie who shared with us his own story about working as a writer/performer and all the pretty amazing games and puzzles going on in his head! The young editors also started working together on their very own ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ story for Early Harvest - we can't wait to share it with you at the end of the year! Follow their journey to select stories and brainstorm content during our interactive-online sessions: https://zcu.io/5Cxo

08.01.2022 A huge thank you to the wonderful Amie Kaufman (internationally bestselling author of the Illuminae series) for starting our year off with a shot of creativity. We hosted an event for our supporters, who helped us raise over $24,580 for this year's Early Harvest program. Thank you to our wonderful community for your ongoing support.

07.01.2022 We’re pretty chuffed to find our very own Unboring Exploring on the longlist for the 2021 Australian Book Design Awards! A huge thank you to the incredible Regine Abos who worked her magic to bring our young editors’ vision to life! Stay tuned for the shortlist announcements and check out our esteemed competition here

06.01.2022 For all the parents out there starting to feel the grind of the school holidays... here is a Never-fail Adventure Survival Tip that you might like to keep hidden from your children lest they get any ideas to feed each other to a dragon... Image credit: Brendan Barnett

06.01.2022 Our young editors become artists in a recent Early Harvest workshop! Choosing someone in the group, they drew their face without looking at the paper. Check out some of the excellent portraits they came up with: https://zcu.io/FHk9 #100SBEarlyHarvest

06.01.2022 Are your students ready for a space adventure? Can they make their way through a perilous quest? What about exploring new lands and befriending new creatures? We are taking bookings for online and in-person workshops for Terms 1&2. Contact us to book now! More info here ... https://www.100storybuilding.org.au/for-schools-teachers

06.01.2022 Set off on a journey fraught with obstacles and just a little bit of danger. Sign up for our school holiday workshop: Perilous Quest Participants create: A hero’s journey recorded in a comic book format, which can be developed into a detailed story. Date & time: Friday 25 September, 10am-12pm... Ages: 10-12 Cost: $30 per child 100 Story Holiday sessions are all online These live video workshops are a fun and engaging way for young writers to access their imaginations and learn how to tell new stories! To find out more about each workshop and the creative outcomes, visit: https://zcu.io/4gtK

04.01.2022 We went on a choose-your-own-adventure across the Bass Strait with Warrane Primary School, Tasmania! Students undertook our pre-recorded creative writing workshop, creating story paths with multiple endings. Check out this story by young writer Rufus: https://zcu.io/CZKR

04.01.2022 "Students need to practise writing in which they are invested, that they care about and that they hope will effect change in the world as well as in their genuine, known readers. This is what machines cannot do." Creativity and writing are emerging as critical skills for the future; it is here that children learn to think critically and creatively, to explore and describe humanity, and to collaborate using design thinking. *... #teaching #learning #edchat #teachers #education #future #students #creativewriting #classroom #schoolleadership #writing

04.01.2022 We hear if the llamacorns and glow-in-the-dark rhinos down on Level 87 of 100 Story Building have been dabbling in some community radio while we've been working from home... They must have got the idea from the amazingly creative teachers and students at Brunswick North West Primary School who got themselves through lockdown by creating their own community radio show! Hear more from the amazing young writers at BNWPS, and snag some ideas for your own community radio.

03.01.2022 Submission Call Out! Young creatives aged 10-25 and based in Brimbank, this is for you! The Bold Source Issue 2 are seeking visual and written works that relate to the theme Transformation / Metamorphosis. This includes: essays, short stories, poetry, drawings, photography and comics. The BOLD Source is a youth-led magazine supported by Brimbank Youth Services and driven by a team of young editors between the ages of 10-25. The magazine aims to act as a platform where young p...eople’s stories and creativity are shared and celebrated. Submission Deadline is 7 November 2020! Read more here: https://zcu.io/2sgm

03.01.2022 "Mangy furball" has got to be one of the most creative insults we've come across in children's writing... what are yours?

03.01.2022 Never let your characters journey end by creating your very own Choose Your Own Adventure! Sign up for our school holiday workshop: The Hero That Went That Way Participants create: Character development and a story with one beginning, two middles, and four endings. Date & time: Tuesday 29 September, 10am-12pm... Ages: 10-12 Cost: $30 per child 100 Story Holiday sessions are all online These live video workshops are a fun and engaging way for young writers to access their imaginations and learn how to tell new stories! To find out more about each workshop and the creative outcomes, visit: https://zcu.io/4gtK

02.01.2022 Exciting News! The Early Harvest editors have just received a submission by the fabulous Sally Morgan, one of Australia's best-known Aboriginal artists and writers, for publication in this year's Early Harvest book. Each year, the young editors invite at least one professional author to publish a short story alongside young Australian writers in the book. In the past, award-winning authors including Andy Griffiths, Alice Pung, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Davina Bell, Shaun Tan, Andrew McDonald, George Ivanoff and Morris Gleitzman have contributed. Find out more about the Early Harvest program here: https://zcu.io/Wo3X

01.01.2022 We wonder who (or what) has angered this dragon... the impending return to work, perhaps? Too much time with too many children over school holidays...? Find out what's really going on in 'Unboring Exploring', featuring illustrations from the incredible Rosemary Fung. Pre-order here: https://www.100storybuilding.org.au/sh/p/unboring-exploring... * #teaching #learning #edchat #creativewriting #students #creativewriting #classroom #schoolleadership #writing