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Posted 3 days ago by Webmaster
In February 2021, we're offering a range of talks and conversations with a fantastic mix of genres and 'first time authors' at the Joondalup Library and at our Centre in Fremantle.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL via the Perth Festival website.
Joondalup Library Dates and Schedule
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start. Duration: 60 minutes. Location: ...
Posted 9 days ago by Webmaster
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Move to temporary home December 2020/January 2021 to enable $500,000 Face Lift to The Literature Centre.
The Centre moved into our home in The Old Fremantle Prison Hospital in August 1993. It had been superbly restored, renovated and equipped and was a fitting home to nurture, promote and celebrate Australian Children’s Literature.
Now, 27 years later, it is to be treated to extensive conservation and structural ...
Posted 28 days ago by Nicole Clarke
Register via Eventbrite HERE
See 2021 Conference flyer HERE
We were sad to cancel our highly anticipated annual Conference scheduled for October 2020. Due to many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and border restrictions in Australia, it was a tough decision that had to be made early on in the year. We alternate our program focus from Children's Literature to Young Adult Literature each year. 2020 was to be our Young Adult focus.
Posted 30 days ago by Webmaster
Posted 2 months ago by Webmaster
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 ...
Posted 2 months ago by Webmaster
👋Thank you to all the enthusiastic young writers who came along to the Festival and worked with Cristy and Jen!
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!' ...
Posted 2 months ago by Webmaster
Posted 4 months ago by Webmaster
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:
What a busy time we've had at The Literature Centre! In light of the success of our Talented Young Writers' Programme moving ...
Posted 4 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.
Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Clarke
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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 ...
