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Celebrate Reading 2025 Program
Posted 13 June 2025 Celebrate Reading 2025 Program

A celebration of stories for the young and young at heart. 

A New Chapter Begins: TLC Is Moving in 2026
Posted 10 June 2025 A New Chapter Begins: TLC Is Moving in 2026

After more than three wonderful decades at the Old Fremantle Prison Hospital, The Literature Centre will relocate to a new home inside the State Library of Western Australia — effective January 1, 2026.

Emerging Young Writers Group
Posted 05 June 2025 Emerging Young Writers Group

The Emerging Young Writers Group is an afternoon workshop for those wishing to expand their literary skills and learn the craft of creative writing. Attendees will get the chance to explore new ideas and share stories with fellow imaginative young people.

Book Builders Challenge
Posted 16 May 2025 Book Builders Challenge

The Book Builders Challenge is the newest literacy project to hit WA schools.

Save the Date: Celebrate Reading Conference 2025
Posted 09 May 2025 Save the Date: Celebrate Reading Conference 2025

Get ready for the return of the much-loved Celebrate Reading Conference, mark August 23rd and 24th in your calendar for this exciting event.

The Sound of Picture Books Returns for 2025
Posted 09 May 2025 The Sound of Picture Books Returns for 2025

The Sound of Picture Books is making a magical return, with new scores composed by Matt Ottley, for The Messy Bath Monster by Tina Wilson and Stickboy by Rebecca Young.

Randolph Stow Young Writers Award 2025
Posted 15 April 2025 Randolph Stow Young Writers Award 2025

Entries will open for the annual Randolph Stow Young Writer Awards on the 28th of April, and will remain open until the 4th of July.

A Hero with Heart: Meet Annalyse Rutherford
Posted 09 April 2025 A Hero with Heart: Meet Annalyse Rutherford

We're proud to share the winning Healthy Hero entry by Annalyse Rutherford— a storyteller whose Healthy Hero inspires us all to eat well, dream big, and be kind.

When Creativity Meets Courage: Meet Sum Ying Lam
Posted 09 April 2025 When Creativity Meets Courage: Meet Sum Ying Lam

From Broome to Bunbury, students across WA brought their ideas to life in the Healthy Hero competition, funded by Healthway — celebrating creativity, health, and culture through original storytelling. We’re proud to share the winning Lower Primary School entry by Sum Ying Lam, whose entry inspired us with its energy, imagination, and important message about healthy living.

Songwriting School Holiday Workshops
Posted 03 April 2025 Songwriting School Holiday Workshops

An exciting opportunity for kids to use their creativity during the school holidays, and to gain skills and experience in crafting song lyrics and music.

Young Minds, Big Ideas: Meet Logan Baharthah
Posted 27 March 2025 Young Minds, Big Ideas: Meet Logan Baharthah

Fuelled by imagination and a side of broccoli, the Healthy Hero competition, generously funded by Healthway, encouraged students to dream up characters who promote healthy living in fun and creative ways. We’re excited to announce this year’s Upper Primary School winner: Logan Baharthah, a young storyteller whose hero proves that healthy habits can be both smart and super.

Book Launch: Made of Steam and Stardust
Posted 20 March 2025 Book Launch: Made of Steam and Stardust

Join Bianca Breen on Saturday the 31st of May to launch her YA debut novel Made of Steam and Stardust at The Literature Centre in Fremantle.

How Young Storytellers Are Inspiring Healthy Habits
Posted 19 March 2025 How Young Storytellers Are Inspiring Healthy Habits

Meet the winners of our Healthy Heroes Competition! These young storytellers from Western Australia brought creativity to life with inspiring characters that champion healthy eating and wellbeing. Discover their supercharged stories.

Launching! Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story by James Foley
Posted 15 March 2025 Launching! Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story by James Foley

In partnership with Fremantle Press, we're thrilled to bring you the launch of James Foley's latest book 'Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story'!

Together We Achieved So Much – A Year-End Thank You
Posted 12 December 2024 Together We Achieved So Much – A Year-End Thank You

This year has been extraordinary, and it’s all thanks to you. Here’s to reflecting on our achievements and looking forward to what’s next!

We’re seeking a Treasurer to join our Board.
Posted 11 December 2024 We’re seeking a Treasurer to join our Board.

The Literature Centre is a not-for-profit organisation striving to create a future where all young people have access to Australian stories created by a thriving, valued, and diverse community of artists. To achieve this vision, we’re seeking a Treasurer to join our Board.

Balancing the Books with Frané Lessac
Posted 10 October 2024 Balancing the Books with Frané Lessac

Join renowned storyteller Frané Lessac for a captivating one-hour workshop. Learn about her inspirations, the process of balancing creative interpretation with cultural authenticity, and the art of crafting award-winning Australian picture books.

Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators
Posted 30 September 2024 Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators

The Literature Centre, Paperbird, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators invite you to Drawn by Her, an exhibition showcasing the remarkable talent and diversity of Western Australian picture book women illustrators.

The Literature Centre Shortlisted for Freo Foundation Impact100
Posted 16 September 2024 The Literature Centre Shortlisted for Freo Foundation Impact100

The Literature Centre has the opportunity to pitch its Imagination Space project to a panel of donors and supporters for a chance to win $100,000 in funding.

Magical Multimodal Storytelling - School Holiday Workshops
Posted 04 September 2024 Magical Multimodal Storytelling - School Holiday Workshops

These school holidays we've partnered with The Centre for Stories to bring you two workshops with visual storyteller Aśka and oral storyteller Esther Marriott.

Healthy Heroes: A Character Quest
Posted 29 August 2024 Healthy Heroes: A Character Quest

Launching: Jasper Cliff by Josh Kemp and A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah
Posted 07 August 2024 Launching: Jasper Cliff by Josh Kemp and A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson

In partnership with Fremantle Press, we’re excited to bring you the launch of two exciting new titles shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award: Jasper Cliff by Josh Kemp and A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson.

Expression of Interest - Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators
Posted 01 August 2024 Expression of Interest - Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators

We are seeking original artwork from Western Australian women illustrators for our upcoming exhibition, Drawn by Her. This is an opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of a female-led project.

The Magic of Multimodal Storytelling
Posted 19 June 2024 The Magic of Multimodal Storytelling

Are you interested in comics and storytelling? In this workshop, you will discover the magic of a good yarn as the spoken word and drawn line come together.

Create Your Own Character with Rebecca Palmer
Posted 07 June 2024 Create Your Own Character with Rebecca Palmer

Join us for some school holiday fun!

Books and Behemoths with Meg Caddy
Posted 23 May 2024 Books and Behemoths with Meg Caddy

Celebrate Love to Read Local Week with us!

Free Professional Learning Seminar
Posted 22 May 2024 Free Professional Learning Seminar

Then join us for a 1-hour Seminar with WA School Canteen Association's Project Manager, Michelle Riekie, and Project Development Officer, Amanda Fergerson. Then another 1-hour seminar on Picture Books and Persuasion with The Literature Centre's Creative Learning Associates, Beth Rodgers and Ron Gorman.

Launching: How to Avoid a Happy Life
Posted 22 April 2024 Launching: How to Avoid a Happy Life

In partnership with Fremantle Press, we’re excited to bring you the launch of Julia Lawrinson's debut memoir How to Avoid a Happy Life.

In Conversation with Reda Gaudiamo
Posted 03 April 2024 In Conversation with Reda Gaudiamo

Join us for a unique international event at the Literature Centre to meet acclaimed Indonesian children’s author and musician Reda Gaudiamo.

We're seeking a Marketing and Fundraising Manager
Posted 01 March 2024 We're seeking a Marketing and Fundraising Manager

We are seeking someone with solid marketing experience, strong communication skills and a passion for creative learning to help us increase investment, engagement and partnerships for our programs.

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