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Reaching out to Teachers Australia-wide! Young Writers Online for Students

Posted 8 days ago by Nicole Clarke

An Exciting & Accessible Program by The Literature Centre in WA

YOUNG WRITERS ONLINE

Given the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 health crisis, we’ve found a way to deliver accessible learning opportunities ONLINE for students, not only here in WA but for use Australia-wide.

We think this is an exciting creative opportunity for our interstate and territory friends at this time.

Since April, we’ve moved our ...

ENTER NOW! Win A Writing Session At Our Festival - 15 November

Posted 12 days ago by Webmaster

As part of our Australian Storytellers Festival coming up on Sunday 15 November, we have an exciting competition for budding young writers, aged between 8-12 years old.

Authors presenting these exciting sessions are:

Cristy Burne with her session 'Super Suspense' 10am-11am

Jen Banyard with her session 'Ideas That Go Boing!' 1.30pm-2.30pm

Winners will have the opportunity to listen, learn and write in one of our small group sessions ...

Upcoming Events - 2 Book Launches And Our Festival!

Posted 18 days ago by Webmaster

We are very excited to be hosting three free public events during Term 4 at The Literature Centre.

It's been a long time between events for us, the last one back in February!

For the Australian Storytellers Festival, bookings must be made via Eventbrite. The link to this free event will not be live until 4pm, Saturday 24 October when we find out more about venue capacities. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, save these dates in ...

Term 4 TLC News - Exciting Rebrand + Save The Date

Posted 3 months ago by Nicole Clarke

We've loved compiling our 'new look' Term 4 TLC News brochure. In it we share our exciting Writing Program rebrand PLUS we announce Save the Date - Sunday 15 November! Australian Storytellers Festival is back 😃

View or download a copy HERE

Key features this edition:

WRITING PROGRAM NEWS - ONLINE AND COLLECTIVE

What a busy time we've had at The Literature Centre! In light of the success of our Talented Young Writers' Programme ...

Superhero Foods Kids' Cooking Challenge Competition - Thankyou & Winners Announced!

Posted 3 months ago by Webmaster

Thank you to the children who entered our competition! We are thrilled to announce our 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize-winners AND two Special Participation Awards.

The panel of 3 judges, Emily from Healthway WA, Jenny from Foodbank WA and Nicole from The Literature Centre said, “We were particularly pleased with the creative entries, impressed by the huge effort many participants went to and were delighted to see the children really enjoyed ...

Australian Storytellers Festival is on 15 November 2020!

Posted 3 months ago by Nicole Clarke

Join Us On Sunday 15 November for our FREE Community Event

FESTIVAL PROGRAM HERE

EVENTBRITE Ticket Link HERE

After postponing our treasured event back in April, we are so excited to have rescheduled the Australian Storytellers Festival for Sunday 15 November in Fremantle. We hope you can join us to see and hear from 8 WA Authors & Illustrators who will be presenting a range of fun and engaging sessions the whole family will love. ...

Young Writers Program for Years 6-12. A Year of Updates!

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Clarke

YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAM CONTINUES IN TERM 4

Important News for Teachers and Parents!

Due to continued uncertainty with border restrictions, reduced intrastate flight options, author availability and host school availability, we will not be able to deliver an 'in person' program for the majority of students at this time. We hope to return to our normal writing program schedule in Fremantle and Regional WA in 2021.

Our normal face-to-face ...

SPECIAL OFFER - Reduced Fee for In School Literature Workshops!

Posted 6 months ago by Webmaster

* OUR GIFT IN COVID TIMES *

Read on or see our special COVID relief offer for Literature Workshops HERE

Dear Teachers,

We understand these are unprecedented times in schools and classrooms and our thoughts have been with you during the COVID-19 crisis.

We would like to offer the exciting opportunity for us to present a workshop in your school, given school excursions may not be possible at this time. Our Literature workshops will give ...

Celebrate Reading National Conference for 2020 now cancelled.

Posted 5 months ago by Webmaster

** Important Announcement **

We are sad to advise our 2020 Conference has had to be cancelled as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis.

Due to many uncertainties, including social distancing restrictions and border closures, we are unable to host our much-loved Celebrate Reading National Conference this year. We will be working with Eventbrite to issue refunds, and close off the event.

Of course, we must look to the ...

The Sound of Picture Books - Cancelled in September 2020

Posted 6 months ago by Webmaster

** Important Announcement **

We are sad to advise that The Sound of Picture Books for September 2020 has had to be cancelled as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis.

Due to many uncertainties, including social distancing restrictions, school policies and border closures, we are unable to host our much-loved performances at our Centre and in host schools.

Of course, we must look to 2021. The Sound of Picture ...