WOW! What a fabulous 3 days. Such a buzz - in the air, in the venues, in the signing queues and in my heart! This is a true celebration of books and words and stories and community.
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Thank you so much for your effort and empathy in preparing an unforgettable festival experience. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to share my story with teenagers and see their respect and connection with presenters.
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No words! What a superb job! What passion! All those smiles, laughs, insightful questions and books purchased to be READ - they are all because of Whitsunday Voices. The children’s lives are better for having you. Never want to leave!
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Thank you so much for all that you give in making this festival happen. I so hope you know, that what you give to the people and students of Mackay is worth it. You are changing hearts and lives here! Thank you for inviting me to be a part of it!!
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Thank you for having me. What a beautiful festival you have created. The opportunity for us to spend time with these amazing kids - there is just no other way this would be possible. You have given us an incredible gift - thank you. You are also changing the lives of these young people in ways you will never fully know. What an incredible impact. A forever memory.
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Thank you so much for inviting me to your wonderful festival. It has been such a joyful experience. It’s wonderful seeing the children enjoying the sessions. Festivals like these are such a special opportunity. Thank you to the team for all your hard work, to the volunteers for their enthusiasm, and the student helpers for being so organised and reliable. Thank you Whitsunday Voices - you’re fabulous!
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Thank you so much for a wonderful few days. It has been an absolute pleasure trading stories and experiences with hundreds of kind, intelligent, and very polite young people. We are so grateful to have such lovely supporters of Australian storytelling.
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Once again, an amazing experience. I love meeting the other authors, meeting students, and talking literature to those who love it.
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What an incredible event! It’s just so heartwarming and inspiring seeing the genuine enthusiasm for literature and storytelling, and the creative energy that runs through everyone involved, from the organisers to the smallest kindy kids in the audience. Amazing atmosphere, fabulous people. It was wonderful to be part of the magic.
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What a great cast of Authors, Writers, Illustrators and helpers, and organisers. Wadda Mouli!
Read MoreTo the entire amazing team at Whitsunday Voices, especially the Purple Power People (gotta love a vollie!) Thank you so much for inviting me and letting me be a real author! With thanks, Richard Harris ‘Harry’
Read MoreThis is my second year at the Voices Festival. The students helpers were incredibly kind, informative and caring. My first session was with a group of students I had last year. They were even more enthusiastic, excited and passionate than I remember! Watching the Festival create space for young writers to grow has been a very beautiful experience. Being part of the Festival has been amazing! Thank you!
Read MoreWhat an incredible experience! Thank you so much creating such a welcoming, nurturing and fun environment for all of us presenters. It is sad to be going so soon after spending four beautiful days with your amazing art staff, teachers and students! Thank you!
Read MoreThank you so much for having us back to this exceptional Festival! Performing for all these fantastic students is one of the biggest highlights of our year! This is a truly special Festival! The shake & stir team: Zoe, Chris and Blake
Read MoreTo the lovely team at Whitsunday Voices, I loved the first time I came because of the wonderful community! So honoured to be asked again! Best! Melina
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Thanks for hosting a Fab Festival! It was a blast to be involved!!
Read MoreIt’s been another bubbly (effervescent even!) Whitsunday Festival, and I love to see the enormous work done to promote and perpetuate reading in this next generation. Thank you!!
Read MoreWhat an incredible experience I have had, becoming part of this literary community. The atmosphere has been incredible and I’ve had so many amazing conversations with students and authors alike. This is something special and I will forever remember my time here, celebrating the power and joy of storytelling. Thank you for everything! Love Cath Moore
Read MoreWOW! Wow! Wow! What an incredible Festival! And what an honour and privilege it’s been to be part of it! Thank you and thank you to all the kids and teachers too! Kate Foster xx
Read MoreThank you for the invite!! Such an amazing vibe up this way. A massive shout out to the entire WSV team for all the support! Congratulations on another stellar festival. Lucas 2022
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