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We are seeking someone to assist us in Philanthropy and Sponsorship
Posted 24 May 2023 We are seeking someone to assist us in Philanthropy and Sponsorship

The Literature Centre is seeking an experienced, skilled and passionate individual to assist us in increasing our philanthropy, sponsorship and grants to support our core programs.

Free Professional Learning Seminar
Posted 22 May 2023 Free Professional Learning Seminar

Join us at The Literature Centre on Thursday 22 June, with partners Healthway and Foodbank WA, as we present a 1-hour workshop on Nutrition Education and 1-hour workshop on Reading Picture Books in one inspiring seminar.

Behind The Walls with Steven Herrick & Sally Murphy
Posted 03 May 2023 Behind The Walls with Steven Herrick & Sally Murphy

On Thursday 15 June join us Behind The Walls for a conversation with Steven Herrick and Sally Murphy.

Free Screening of The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness
Posted 02 May 2023 Free Screening of The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness

Matt Ottley you all to join us at the Perth film screening of his latest work, The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness.

Behind The Walls with Rachael Johns
Posted 17 April 2023 Behind The Walls with Rachael Johns

Get behind the Old Fremantle Prison walls for an intimate evening with author Rachael Johns on Thursday 8 June.

We are now working in partnership with Paper Bird
Posted 05 April 2023 We are now working in partnership with Paper Bird

Looking forward to Paper Bird's pop-up bookshop at our Conference and Storytellers Festival this year 📄🦜

Let's Talk OCD: Behind The Walls with Sienna Rose Scully
Posted 03 April 2023 Let's Talk OCD: Behind The Walls with Sienna Rose Scully

Let's Talk OCD: Sienna Rose Scully’s story is one of incredible survival.

Interwoven storytelling: journalism & creative writing with Molly Schmidt
Posted 29 March 2023 Interwoven storytelling: journalism & creative writing with Molly Schmidt

We've partnered with Propel Youth WA to bring you a workshop on journalism and creative writing.

Come work with us
Posted 23 March 2023 Come work with us

We are seeking a First Nations teacher or AIEO or someone with experience working in communities to come work with us.

Entries open for The Randolph Stow Young Writers’ Award
Posted 09 March 2023 Entries open for The Randolph Stow Young Writers’ Award

Win a placement in our Young Writers Collective 2024.

Book Launch + Workshop: Friendly Bee and Friends with Sean E Avery
Posted 08 March 2023 Book Launch + Workshop: Friendly Bee and Friends with Sean E Avery

Join Sean E Avery, for a comic-making workshop to celebrate the release of his new graphic novel, Friendly Bee and Friends!

Behind the Walls with Sienna Rose Scully
Posted 01 March 2023 Behind the Walls with Sienna Rose Scully

Get behind the Old Fremantle Prison walls for intimate evenings with award-winning and popular authors.

Our application for the Creative Learning Partnerships Program was
Posted 13 February 2023 Our application for the Creative Learning Partnerships Program was successful!

Grants of up to $500,000 have been awarded to 11 applicants, to support two-year creative learning programs for students in WA schools.

Spring into a Centre Residency
Posted 18 January 2023 Spring into a Centre Residency

The Literature Centre is piloting a paid Spring residency in April 2023, during the Noongar season of Djiran.

Competition Winners & Special Mentions
Posted 18 November 2022 Competition Winners & Special Mentions

Congratulations to our Healthy Poem Competition Winners! View the winning poem and special mentions to those shortlisted.

Professional Learning Super Seminar
Posted 09 November 2022 Professional Learning Super Seminar

Join us at The Literature Centre on Thursday 1 December, with partners Healthway and Foodbank WA, as we present a Super Seminar on Nutrition and Creative Writing!

Celebrate Reading Program Release
Posted 29 September 2022 Celebrate Reading Program Release

Take a deep dive into our Celebrate Reading Conference program! Haven't purchased your ticket yet? It's not too late!

Healthy Poem Competition
Posted 28 September 2022 Healthy Poem Competition

Write a poem on the theme of healthy eating! $300 worth of vouchers to be won.

Behind the Walls with Dervla McTiernan
Posted 27 September 2022 Behind the Walls with Dervla McTiernan

Get behind the Old Fremantle Prison walls for an intimate evening with award-winning author Dervla McTiernan on 10 November.

Book Launch: Frank's Red Hat by Sean E Avery
Posted 14 September 2022 Book Launch: Frank's Red Hat by Sean E Avery

Don your favourite beanie, hat, cap, fez, turban, sombrero, porkpie, or other favourite head covering!

Behind the Walls introduces 'Lit Live'
Posted 25 August 2022 Behind the Walls introduces 'Lit Live'

Lit Live is a celebration of spoken word that pairs a diverse selection of written works with dynamic performers, and often includes live music. This unique experience is coming to The Literature Centre this September!

Performance: Toby Or Not To Be - Stories of Death and Dying
Posted 24 August 2022 Performance: Toby Or Not To Be - Stories of Death and Dying

A weave of song, music, contemplation and conversations with traditional stories that consider our relationship with death and life.

Win a free place at our annual Celebrate Reading Conference this October!
Posted 22 August 2022 Win a free place at our annual Celebrate Reading Conference this October!

We're offering an exciting opportunity to win a free registration to this year's Celebrate Reading Conference in October + new student ticket discount

Expressions of Interest: Work With Us!
Posted 20 August 2022 Expressions of Interest: Work With Us!

Be a part of our programming for 2023 and beyond!

Book Launch: Wednesday Weeks And The Dungeon Of Fire by Cristy Burne &
Posted 20 July 2022 Book Launch: Wednesday Weeks And The Dungeon Of Fire by Cristy Burne & Denis Knight

In a world of magic, can science save the day?

School Holiday Workshop Giveaway
Posted 07 July 2022 School Holiday Workshop Giveaway

Win a Literature Workshop!

Plan Your Day at our Storytellers Festival
Posted 03 June 2022 Plan Your Day at our Storytellers Festival

Don't forget to reserve your tickets and find your workshop room.

Flash Lab with Night Parrot Press
Posted 31 May 2022 Flash Lab with Night Parrot Press

Emerging, young WA writers can submit their short stories via Flash Lab run by the team at Night Parrot Press.

The Story Pitch
Posted 19 May 2022 The Story Pitch

Aspiring writers, get your story ideas ready for the Story Pitch at our Storytellers Festival!

Studio Crawl
Posted 11 May 2022 Studio Crawl

Join us for a studio crawl during Love to Read Local Week!

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