What's on
Posted 28 days ago by Nicole Clarke
SPECIAL OFFER IN SEMESTER 1, 2021 - 25% DISCOUNT!
Dear Teachers,
We understand these COVID times have been unpredictable for schools and our thoughts have been with you. As we all know, uncertainty continues into early 2021.
Exciting, interactive incursions have always been something we can offer schools. In 2021, we would now like to extend a discount on our normal fee to present a workshop in your school. We know this may assist you ...
Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Clarke
Teachers, it's back this September! The Literature Centre, in partnership with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Yamaha and Australian Piano Warehouse, is proud to present The Sound of Picture Books. These unique multi-modal performances are tailored to the age groups attending and features seven superb WASO musicians, Alf Demasi on piano, Matt Ottley’s composition and Tina Wilson’s illustrations shown on a large screen as she ...
Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Clarke
Follow the links to discover our 2021 author timetables for sessions held in Fremantle, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany and Geraldton.
Or find out how you can receive the pre-recorded sessions of a huge range of Australian authors, either for teachers scheduling in-school writing sessions or for avid young writers to access themselves at home.
QUICK LINK to Young Writers Collective information.
Students meet ...
Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Clarke
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.
Important Update! As advised by Perth Festival, our Literature in Joondalup events scheduled for 8-11 February are POSTPONED until the week of ...
Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Clarke
JANUARY UPDATE! Restoration works are well underway and progress is exciting. Due to some unforeseen delays, we must advise that our return to the Centre will now be early March 2021.
Our temporary office remains open at 8 The Terrace, Fremantle (part of the Fremantle Prison) and staff are all contactable as per normal on phone and email.
School incursions continue without disruption. For other events, please note:
Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Clarke
Register via Eventbrite HERE
See 2021 Conference flyer HERE
🤩 LATEST NEWS! Award-winning WA author, Holden Sheppard, is joining our superb author line-up!
Join us for the 2021 Celebrate Reading National Conference - Insights into Quality Australian Literature for Young Adults
Following the cancellation of our Conference in October 2020 due to COVID-19, we are THRILLED to reschedule for 29-30 October, 2021. The decision was made to ...
Posted 5 months ago by Webmaster
Posted 5 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 in 2020, 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 2020, we found ...
Posted 5 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 ...
Posted 5 months ago by Webmaster
