"Brilliant, engaging, captivating and inspiring are just some of the ways I would describe Felice's sessions. His energy is infectious and it's not just the students who enjoy themselves. Do yourself a favour and book Felice in at your school or library - you certainly won't be disappointed!"
- Sharmaine Delagardo, Griffith City Library
Felice Arena is a hugely popular speaker at primary schools and literary
festivals in Australia and abroad.
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His entertaining and informative presentations are high-energy sessions that incorporate interactive theatre improvisations. Drawing on his acting and teaching experience Felice employs performance-based activities with the aim of bringing his stories to life and jump-starting a lifelong love of reading.
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Felice has also been an entertaining guest at many of the premier Australian literature festivals, including the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth Writers' Festivals, the Somerset Literature Festival, Byron Writers' Festial, Scotch College Literature Festival, Voices On the Coast, Write Around the Murray, and All Saints Literature Festival -- just to name a few!
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Felice’s presentations are for primary school audiences, large or small, depending on the venue and availability of audio-visual equipment.
Presentations available for the following Grade levels:
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• Juniors (Grades P-2) - This fun session features
Felice's joyous picture books 'PASTA!', 'CHEESE!, and
'My BIG SECRET', including an interactive read-aloud/performance, a drawing workshop -
and even a CHEESE dance!
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• Seniors (Grades 3 - 6 or 3/4s or 5/6s) - featuring Felice's acclaimed historical novels The Boy and The Spy, Fearless Frederic, A Great Escape, and The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan - and the stories and research behind the stories. Writing tips and guidance. Plus an interactive audience-driven celebration of the much-loved Specky Magee series.
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To enquire about Felice appearing at your school, library, or festival please contact:
or CALL +61 3 9824 0177
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BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2025
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'Felice kept 150 boys captive while he discussed his books.
He inspired them to use their experiences as a writing source, and emphasised the
importance of research in making stories more authentic…a flawless performance!'
— Frances Eames, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School - Book Week 2024