Secondary English Professional Learning – Visual Literacy and Narrative Writing

Natasha Lester’s most recent novel, A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald, was published in April 2016. She is also the award-winning author of If I Should Lose You and What is Left Over, After. The Age newspaper has described her as a 'remarkable Australian talent'. As well as writing books, Natasha also teaches creative writing for the Australian Writers’ Centre.

Brian Moon lectures in English curriculum studies at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. Brian has worked as a secondary school teacher and university lecturer in the areas of English, literature and media studies. He holds a Doctorate in English for research into reading practices, the main focus of his academic work. He has also served as state examiner of English for the Secondary Education Authority. Brian is the author of Studying Literature, Literary Terms, Studying Poetry, and Viewing Terms. He is a co-author, with Bronwyn Mellor, of Writing Critical Essays. His most recent titles include the two-volume Writing Projects, released in 2011, and Introducing Literature in 2016. Brian's personal website is at BrianMoon.com.au (external site).