Julie Zommers, a highly skilled puppetry educator visited our school for literacy week. She entertained our entire school, over 500 students, running 6 workshops over 2 days, every group was 90+ and ALL children were engaged. A brilliant presenter!Gabbi Allaze, Rissalah College
OUTSTANDING! The Puppetry Workshop is such a wonderful and entertaining workshop for children and staff alike. The children were engaged throughout the entire workshop, I will be recommending this workshop to my colleagues.Renee, Coomera Anglican College
🎠Book Week 2026: Symphony of Stories
Presented by Julie Zommers, an experienced and vibrant workshop presenter who engages all children.
In 2026, Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Week celebrates “Symphony of Stories” - a theme that brings together voices, characters and imagination in one joyful creative experience.
The Puppetry Workshop is the perfect way to bring this theme to life.
Just like a symphony combines many instruments to create something magical, this workshop allows each child to create their own character and contribute their voice to a shared storytelling experience.
Through hands-on puppet making and performance, students will:
- Bring stories to life through character and voice
- Explore how different personalities and ideas come together
- Create their own “symphony” of storytelling as a group
- Develop confidence, creativity and expressive skills
Students love Julie's puppet family of 100 puppets, as well as their own creation, which they take home, to continue their storytelling!
The Nitty Gritty:
Everything is provided for your Puppetry Workshop. Tables are needed for all of the children to make their puppets in the second segment. Chairs not required.
Julie Zommers Credits:
Books: Hamish,Hamish the Visiting Cat, I'm not Scared of Monsters.
Workshops: Space Workshop, Mythical Creatures Puppetry Workshop, Magic Workshop, Great Aussie Kids Challenge, Let's Build Treehouses & The Octopus's Garden diorama workshop.
Musical Theatre Shows: The Dinosaur Show, Captain Gillie's Grand Adventure, A Mouse's Tale, Captain Flash & The Fantastic Flying Machine, Santa Claus Superstar, Wibbly Wobbly Woo Christmas Pantomime, A Royal Romp, Captain Gillies Xmas Panto, Santa of the Never Never, Rainbow Riders, Octopus's Garden, Secrets of the Forest, Archibald the Awesome (with Emma Delle-Vedove), Bo-peep and Friends, Safari, Down on the Farm, Animal Island.
What an amazing incursion, covering most areas: emotional, creative & social. Julie's professional presentation and enthusiasm made all children want to participate. We have had Julie every year over the last few years, and I'll always re-book.Tina, Homebush Public School
Julie is an outstanding presenter, warm, exciting, and wow, does she pack in the information in a fun way, motivating all children, even the older bored ones;) Her 30 years of experience with children shines through.Agnes from St Kevin's Primary School
Thank you for the wonderful Puppetry Incursion. Children of all ages were engrossed!!! Julie's choice of resources was unbelievable. She has a fantastic manner with the children and her great sense of fun was infectious. The children loved it!Kerrie Girard, Fun Day Out, Sydney
Julie recently attended our school for a puppet workshop for our Year 3 students. The workshop was AMAZING! Julie welcomed students warmly and they were completely focused for the whole 2 hours. Students were equipped with the skills, resources and time tNatalie Lazzaro, Middleton Grange Public School
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