Events for children and families

Blending science and creativity, Cristy Burne brings joy, energy and inspiration to your events. Are you looking to inspire students to think creatively and embrace a growth mindset? Want to bring laughter and enthusiasm to your library, festival or event? Want to see more kids reading books or writing stories or thinking positively about maths, science and STEM?

Cristy Burne is renowned for her high-energy, hilarious and highly engaging events. As a woman in STEM and children’s author, Cristy has worked with festivals across Australia and internationally, including Sydney Writers Festival, Brisbane Writers Festival, Somerset Festival, Whitsundays Voices, Perth Festival, Ubud Readers and Writers Festival, Singapore Writers Festival, the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival and more.

Cristy is the author of more than 15 books, a science journalist who has worked internationally (including at CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider), and speaks at more than 100 engagements every year.

You’ll laugh, you’ll marvel, you’ll leave motivated.

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Testimonials

“Cristy was absolutely amazing and the kids loved it! They all want to read her books now! (…and so do I!)” Tracey Truss, Deputy Principal, Australind Primary

“The kids absolutely loved your visit and were saying it was their favourite day ever. It was inspirational to see the passion and enthusiasm you have for writing. My class had reading groups this morning and were absolutely silent as they read your novels and were even more engaged than usual in completing their activities. Thank you again for your visit. We absolutely love your work and look forward to the release of your new novel.” Sarah Couzens, Secret Harbour Primary School

“Kids were talking about it all day. I was very impressed how our students were actively involved in all your presentations especially the writing with year 5 and 6’s.” Andrew Rowe, Deputy Principal, Alinjarra Primary

“I had teachers returning children’s feedback sheets from your sessions (THE NEXT DAY!!!!) and letting me know kids in the playground had come up to them and said how good you were. We will definitely be asking you back in the future.” School librarian

“Thankyou again for visiting last week!! The kids are still talking about you. Not only did you inspire the students, you inspired the staff as well – they are fighting over who gets to borrow your books next.” Teacher

Rates and availability

As a woman in STEM and inspiring female speaker, Cristy’s keynote speeches are funny, engaging and designed to leave audiences motivated to live more courageously and creatively. You’ll leave buzzing with contagious joy and energy.

Cristy is available to travel interstate and internationally and can tailor sessions to suit your organisation. Contact Cristy to discuss her rates and availability.

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More testimonials

“The kids were absolutely captivated by her, she had them fully engaged and engrossed!” Amherst Village Library

“The students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed your session. The teacher loved your “comedic approach to career choices”. Rockingham Campus Community Library

“Cristy had our students engaged right from the very beginning of her presentation.” Excelsior Primary School

“The writing session you did with the 5s and 6s in the afternoon was amazing, both the students and teachers really enjoyed.” Jaime Stevens, Alinjarra Primary