Presented by Immanuel

RACHEL JACKSON

Rachel Jackson draws on her experience as an intelligence specialist to create twisty branching plotlines that challenge the reader to problem solve and develop a toolbox of critical thinking skills.

Her books include puzzles – both literal and literary – that build reader confidence to explore the expansive settings of each book with every decision they make. Titles in the Solve It Your Way series have been nominated for awards including the 2026 Aurealis Award and Novel Insight Reviewers Choice Awards.

TALKS

A Puzzling Profession

Years 4-8

Hear about the profession of intelligence and what it has in common with writing and illustrating the Solve It Your Way series. Spoiler alert: it’s all about solving puzzles!

WORKSHOPS

Puzzles & Plots

Years 4-6

Join intelligence specialist and enigmatologist Rachel Jackson for a puzzle-powered workshop that blends imagination with structure to develop plots with built-in problems for characters to overcome. By the end of the workshop, students will walk away with a story outline and the confidence to create many more! Rachel Jackson is the author, illustrator and puzzle-builder of the interactive Solve It Your Way series.

Puzzles & Plots

Years 7-9

Join intelligence specialist and enigmatologist Rachel Jackson for a puzzle-powered workshop that blends imagination with structure to develop plots with built-in problems for characters to overcome. By the end of the workshop, students will walk away with a story outline and the confidence to create many more! Rachel Jackson is the author, illustrator and puzzle-builder of the interactive Solve It Your Way series.