Events

Bendigo Writers Festival May 4 – 6

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 […]

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Authors in Conversation: Writing for Children

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 […]

Monday, May 8, 2023
6:30 PM

Lit Up! Celebrating Children’s Literature

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 […]

Friday, May 12, 2023
State Library NSW

ALIA KEYNOTE ZOOM

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 […]

Saturday, May 20, 2023
ONLINE

NARELLE OLIVER LECTURE

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, […]

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
St Aidan's Anglican Girls School, Ruthven Street, Corinda

Northern Territory Writers Festival

    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 […]

Friday, June 2, 2023