2025 was my first year participating in the Author Pen Pals program, and it was such a rewarding experience! This fantastic initiative connects Australian authors and illustrators with students across the country, fostering a love of reading and storytelling.
If you haven’t signed up before, I highly recommend visiting authorpenpals.com.

Below you’ll find teacher notes and free printables for My Name Is Hugo Bear, designed to support classroom activities, discussions, and creative learning.

I hope these resources help spark curiosity and imagination in your students!