Lily Longnose Events
Did you know that Lily's mum is a skilled programs & events coordinator at her full-time job? With over 8 years experience of developing and coordinating a range of programs and events for children & young people, she would love to get involved in your next greyhound-inspired event!
BOOK READINGS
Lily Longnose Finds a Home is targeted to 4 - 10 year olds. We are more than happy to come to your class, day care, or local library to do a book reading for children around this age. Along with this, we usually do a question & answer session and Lily loves to sit calmly for pats. The cost of our book readings vary based on the audience, purpose, time commitment and travel. Depending on the weather, we may even surprise you with matching outfits!
EDUCATION SESSIONS
In collaboration with our wonderful friends at Free the Hounds, Lily & mum can come out and provide a presentation to your class about Greyhounds, the ethical & welfare issues with greyhound racing and we can teach you a little about advocacy. We have sessions plans designed for Year 5 - 12 which have been teacher approved and link back to the Australian Curriculum. If you're interested in this content, but can't find time to squeeze in a visit, we are happy to provide these presentations to teachers to present themselves.
Our sessions present one point of view (being that we feel Greyhound Racing is inherently inhumane, unsustainable and outdated), but strongly encourage students to walk away and conduct their own research into the topic before making up their mind. We trust the intelligence and compassion of the next generation, and believe they will be integral in ending greyhound racing.
If you'd like to learn more or book a session, please email the team at Free The Hounds - info@freethehounds.com.au
CRAFTING
Using Lily Longnose Sewing Patterns, we can provide you with the most paw-some crafting event. You might be planning a simple little fashion design workshop for kids in the school holidays, or maybe you'd like to gather seamstresses to make coats for a dog rescue - we'll work with you to plan a session for your audience and within your budget!
FEES
Our fees align with the Australian Society of Authors recommendations, however we are always willing to compromise to discuss what may work for your budget.
Simply contact us using the form below and we can work out a plan forward!
TESTIMONIAL
Sarah, Deputy Principal: Emily Norman's visit to our primary school was an absolute delight and a truly enriching experience for both students and staff. Her book, Lily Longnose Finds A Home, captivated the audience, sparking their curiosity and empathy towards greyhounds and the journey of rescuing a dog. Emily's storytelling was engaging and accessible, making complex themes understandable and relatable for the children.
The presence of Lily, Emily's rescue greyhound, added a special touch to the event. The students were fascinated by Lily's calm demeanor and gentle nature, which challenged some perceptions of large dogs. The opportunity to interact with Lily was a highlight for many, providing a hands-on experience that reinforced the messages of kindness and understanding that Emily shared through her book.
Emily's ability to connect with the students was evident in the lively Q&A session that followed the reading. She patiently and thoughtfully answered a wide array of questions, demonstrating her passion for animal welfare and her commitment to educating young minds about the importance of rescuing and caring for animals. Her approachable and friendly manner made the students feel comfortable and valued, encouraging them to engage fully in the discussion.
Overall, Emily's visit was not only educational but also inspiring. It left a lasting impression on our students, fostering a newfound appreciation for greyhounds and the work involved in animal welfare. They still talk about Lily to this day and have loved embedding the topic in English and HASS tasks. We are grateful for the time and effort Emily and Lily dedicated to making this event a success and would highly recommend this incursion to any school looking to provide their students with a meaningful and memorable experience to enhance empathy and a range of curriculum areas.
Monique, Yr 5 Teacher: Emily and Lily visited the Year 5 students at St Peter's Primary School in Term 3. We are so grateful to Emily for making the time and blessing us with her beautiful book and moving story. Emily has had an extremely positive impact on many of the students at St Peter's who had their eyes opened to the short and long term effects of greyhound racing. The way in which Emily told the story of Lily Longnose and conscientiously answered the many questions students had about greyhound racing, was a truly fantastic means of introducing and explaining this complex concept to a primary school audience. Many students left very inspired and went out in their local communities to notify others about the petition and to raise awareness.