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Balancing the Books with Frané Lessac
Posted 10 October 2024 Balancing the Books with Frané Lessac

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.

International Children's Laureate Sundowner
Posted 03 October 2024 International Children's Laureate Sundowner

Wind down your 2024 professional learning at a fabulous ALEA WA Sundowner. Gather on the terrace of the Literature Centre with scintillating colleagues, satisfactory wine, tasty nibbles and inspiring presentations.

Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators
Posted 30 September 2024 Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators

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 Shortlisted for Freo Foundation Impact100
Posted 16 September 2024 The Literature Centre Shortlisted for Freo Foundation Impact100

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.

Magical Multimodal Storytelling - School Holiday Workshops
Posted 04 September 2024 Magical Multimodal Storytelling - School Holiday Workshops

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.

Healthy Heroes: A Character Quest
Posted 29 August 2024 Healthy Heroes: A Character Quest

Launching: Jasper Cliff by Josh Kemp and A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah
Posted 07 August 2024 Launching: Jasper Cliff by Josh Kemp and A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson

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.

Expression of Interest - Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators
Posted 01 August 2024 Expression of Interest - Drawn by Her: Stories from WA Women Illustrators

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.

The Magic of Multimodal Storytelling
Posted 19 June 2024 The Magic of Multimodal Storytelling

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.

Create Your Own Character with Rebecca Palmer
Posted 07 June 2024 Create Your Own Character with Rebecca Palmer

Join us for some school holiday fun!

Books and Behemoths with Meg Caddy
Posted 23 May 2024 Books and Behemoths with Meg Caddy

Celebrate Love to Read Local Week with us!

Free Professional Learning Seminar
Posted 22 May 2024 Free Professional Learning Seminar

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.

Launching: How to Avoid a Happy Life
Posted 22 April 2024 Launching: How to Avoid a Happy Life

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.

In Conversation with Reda Gaudiamo
Posted 03 April 2024 In Conversation with Reda Gaudiamo

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

We're seeking a Marketing and Fundraising Manager
Posted 01 March 2024 We're seeking a Marketing and Fundraising Manager

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.

Help us raise $35,000
Posted 30 January 2024 Help us raise $35,000

Become a Page Turner and be part of our story.

Winners of the Healthy Poem Competition
Posted 17 November 2023 Winners of the Healthy Poem Competition

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

Seeking people with a passion for storytelling
Posted 16 November 2023 Seeking people with a passion for storytelling

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

Gymnastica Fantastica! Book Launch
Posted 13 October 2023 Gymnastica Fantastica! Book Launch

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

Lit Live Returns
Posted 06 October 2023 Lit Live Returns

Escape the ordinary this November!

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Posted 06 October 2023 Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

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

Healthy Poem Competition 2023
Posted 13 September 2023 Healthy Poem Competition 2023

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

The Sound of Picture Books is back!
Posted 14 June 2023 The Sound of Picture Books is back!

After a three-year hiatus, The Literature Centre is proud to announce that The Sound of Picture Books will be returning this September.

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.

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