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.

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.

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.

Become a Page Turner and be part of our story.

Congratulations to our Healthy Poem Competition winners! View the winning poems and shortlisted entries.

We are seeking passionate educators and administrators to help us deliver our creative learning programs

Join us for the launch of Briony Stewart's latest picture book

Escape the ordinary this November!

We're delighted to be hosting an unmissable one man show of a Christmas classic.

Our healthy poem competition is back! Submit a poem on the theme of healthy eating. Book vouchers to be won!