It begins with a SQUIGL.

When Andy Geppert first visited Longreach with Storyfest, he wasn’t expecting it to change the direction of his work. But after a whirlwind few days connecting with outback students – some of whom had travelled over 13 hours just to hear him speak – the award-winning author-illustrator left with more than a sense of inspiration. He left with an idea.

That idea became the SQUIGL CLUB: a monthly, virtual creative club where Andy connects directly with 50–60 regional students (and often their families), exploring books, art, storytelling, and drawing in an engaging, hands-on way.

Seeing how these isolated students learn – from remote classrooms, with limited access to books or libraries – made Andy realise how much he could offer, even from afar.

At its heart, SQUIGL CLUB is a love letter to the joy of connection and creativity. It’s a club with no uniforms, no buildings, and no limits – just a shared space for kids to feel seen, heard, and inspired.