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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'!

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for some school holiday fun!

Celebrate Love to Read Local Week with us!

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.

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.

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

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.