Singing with wings: Write a Science Song Workshop with Melissa and Claudia

Join Melissa and Claudia for a fun and inspiring song-writing workshop based on Haast’s Eagle, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most impressive lost birds. Inspired by the book Sing for the Earth, this workshop will let kids’ words grow wings. Scientist Melissa (PhD) and songwriter Claudia (Tūī award winner) will guide the creation of a group song exploring rhythm and rhymes about one of the wild wonders of our planet. Dive into the world of music, nature and storytelling. No experience needed, just bring your imaginations!

Age range: 6-10 years

All workshop participants will receive a $10 voucher to be spent at the Tamariki Book Festival on 13 July!

About the presenters:

Through her label Little Wild Music, Claudia Robin Gunn creates original songs that help kids connect with their feelings, celebrate the natural world and find joy and wonder in everyday moments. She won the Tūī award for best children’s artist Aotearoa in 2024.

Melissa R Gunn brings her writing expertise and scientific career (she holds a PhD) to the task of creating engaging, scientifically-based content that’s accessible to all ages. She writes eco-friendly cosy and YA fantasy as well as conservation-oriented song and activity books for kids. Melissa was a finalist in the 2024 Imagine 2200 climate fiction competition.