I love regional writers’ festivals so I am really looking forward to the Bendigo Writers’ Festival. My sessions are: May 4 10.15am  – 11am. This is an in conversation with Gabrielle Wang Schools’ session For more information or to book https://www.bendigowritersfestival.com.au/thursday-events/for-schools Venue Ulumbarra Theatre May 5 12.30pm – 1.30pm Panel with Reece Carter, Ailsa Wild […]

I’m really looking forward to being in a Q & A with wonderful Perth children’s author Cristy Burne About the Event: Australian children’s author Cristy Burne works at the intersection of story, science, technology and creativity. A writer of children’s fiction and non-fiction, Cristy has published eleven books. Cristy is the Deakin University/Copyright Agency Cultural […]

About You are warmly invited to join us for our 2023 conference Lit Up! Celebrating Children’s Literature. We have an exceptional line up of speakers and a range of enriching activities to inspire and immerse you in the world of children’s books. Jeannie Baker will share her latest book Desert Jungle, you’ll get up close to collection […]

Join the next ALIA Schools webinar for 2023 to hear from Australian Children’s Laureate, Gabrielle Wang. Appointed on a biennial basis, the Laureate is someone who promotes the transformational power of reading for young Australians.  Gabrielle will deliver a keynote presentation followed by a Question and Answer session where attendees will have a chance to […]

Gabrielle Wang will talk about how her childhood has led her to the 4 things she is passionate about – Imagination, art, school libraries and diversity in children’s literature. Chaired by Dr Robyn Sheahan-Bright AM, Deputy-Chair of the Board of the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation and President of IBBY Australia Inc.  Price: Members of Book Links $28, […]

    We are thrilled to reveal our first lineup announcement for the 2023 NT Writers Festival. A quartet of exceptional writers – Anita Heiss, Geraldine Brooks, Chris Flynn and Gabrielle Wang – will be among the artists illuminating this year’s festival theme of mwantye-le awaye | listen deeply. Based in the U.S but born and raised in Australia, Pulitzer Prize […]