Welcome to my world of storytelling
On stage and on the page, I love using language to capture human experience. When not playing dress-ups for grown-ups, or singing nonsense songs to my children, you can find me developing literacy lesson materials for primary schools.
This site collates my written musings, and I hope you will find it a place to wander and wonder over words with me.
Anna Myra Notley
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Schools · Libraries · Festivals
Author & Illustrator Visits
Writing and illustration workshops · Storytime · French-English bilingual storytime
I love visiting schools, libraries, and festivals to share my passion for poetry and imaginary worlds. Sessions are interactive, theatrical, and tailored to children's ages and interests.
Whether it's a picture book reading session with associated dramatisation, songs and craft activities, a full author and illustrator day supporting children to write and illustrate their own poems, or a rollicking rhyme time for the littlest of language learners — the aim is always to inspire young minds to let their ideas bloom while having fun with wonderful words.
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News
Peppermint & Popcorn Days
Children's poetry collection — available now!
Our River Playground
A new picture book by Anna Notley & Uncle Carl, illustrated by Elenore Binge
Touching the Incas shortlisted
2025 Lane Cove Literary Award — Travel Story shortlist
Away — Theatre on Chester
Playing Gwen, April – May 2026
Behind Their Closed Doors
Sydney Fringe Festival, September 2026