Join us for a 10th anniversary celebration event to open the festival with a stellar panel of international and national writers who have dedicated their…
Join us for a 10th anniversary celebration event to open the festival with a stellar panel of international and national writers who have dedicated their…
The ACT Book of the Year Awards celebrate literary excellence and recognise the outstanding achievements of ACT authors. The afternoon will commence with a panel…
The ACT Book of the Year Awards celebrate literary excellence and recognise the outstanding achievements of ACT authors. The afternoon will commence with a panel…
Many of us have fond memories of formative times in libraries – minds opened by the shelves of treasures, research projects unleashed and novels deliciously…
Many of us have fond memories of formative times in libraries – minds opened by the shelves of treasures, research projects unleashed and novels deliciously…
Women have joined hands to prepare food as an act of love for family, community and culture for millennia. Passing on recipes and cooking together…
Women have joined hands to prepare food as an act of love for family, community and culture for millennia. Passing on recipes and cooking together…
Fiction can tell powerful stories about women standing together to solve crimes against other women. Is there anything more page turning than an everyday hero…
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Fiction can tell powerful stories about women standing together to solve crimes against other women. Is there anything more page turning than an everyday hero…
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Don’t miss the exciting voice of Elaine Castillo sharing her literary cyberworld with Emma Pei Yin. With great fanfare San Fran author Castillo is joining…
Don’t miss the exciting voice of Elaine Castillo sharing her literary cyberworld with Emma Pei Yin. With great fanfare San Fran author Castillo is joining…
Judith Lucy is on the mend. This event might make you feel better too! Ever stuck a toe in wellness waters but then realised you’re…
Judith Lucy is on the mend. This event might make you feel better too! Ever stuck a toe in wellness waters but then realised you’re…
Fall in love for the first time or again with The Orchid Thief and writing of Susan Orlean, inspiration for the critically acclaimed movie Adaptation. This…
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Fall in love for the first time or again with The Orchid Thief and writing of Susan Orlean, inspiration for the critically acclaimed movie Adaptation. This…
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Stephen Fishbach is a Survivor legend. In 2008, he was runner-up on the U.S. TV show, and in 2015, he was voted by fans to return for…
Stephen Fishbach is a Survivor legend. In 2008, he was runner-up on the U.S. TV show, and in 2015, he was voted by fans to return for…
Singing is a joyous thing to do at any age! With its rhythm and repetition, it’s also a way to supercharge early literacy development. Singing…
Singing is a joyous thing to do at any age! With its rhythm and repetition, it’s also a way to supercharge early literacy development. Singing…
With geopolitical earthquakes shaking our world – what can we expect at COP31 in November? Thom Woodroofe, Clive Hamilton and Ashlynne McGhee explore the underlying…
With geopolitical earthquakes shaking our world – what can we expect at COP31 in November? Thom Woodroofe, Clive Hamilton and Ashlynne McGhee explore the underlying…
She Shapes History is back for a second year in a row with She Writes History, a joint partnership with MARION Writers ACT. This walking…
She Shapes History is back for a second year in a row with She Writes History, a joint partnership with MARION Writers ACT. This walking…
What does it really take to discover your own secret sauce and deploy it to write bestselling psychological thrillers and crime? Join international bestselling author…
What does it really take to discover your own secret sauce and deploy it to write bestselling psychological thrillers and crime? Join international bestselling author…
As Australia seeks to bolster its defence forces in an increasingly volatile world, what do service personnel who challenged militarism and the Anzac legend have…
As Australia seeks to bolster its defence forces in an increasingly volatile world, what do service personnel who challenged militarism and the Anzac legend have…
Do you love brilliant biographies? Come hear acclaimed biographers Patricia O’Brien, Raelene Frances and Bruce Scates tell all with Michelle Staff. What drives their passion…
Do you love brilliant biographies? Come hear acclaimed biographers Patricia O’Brien, Raelene Frances and Bruce Scates tell all with Michelle Staff. What drives their passion…
The bestselling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho is back with a fascinating tale of desire during the darkness…
The bestselling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho is back with a fascinating tale of desire during the darkness…
Writing about how bodies are tested – through terrible abrupt accident, gruelling ultra-marathon and the simple reality of ageing – can open profound questions about…
Writing about how bodies are tested – through terrible abrupt accident, gruelling ultra-marathon and the simple reality of ageing – can open profound questions about…
New media has given voice to many who never had one. Join Ed Coper and Amy Remeikis as they delve into how social media outrage…
New media has given voice to many who never had one. Join Ed Coper and Amy Remeikis as they delve into how social media outrage…
When did you last write to a dear friend? Join internationally acclaimed authors Andrew O’Hagan and Debra Adelaide for an unmissable conversation with Beejay Silcox on why…
When did you last write to a dear friend? Join internationally acclaimed authors Andrew O’Hagan and Debra Adelaide for an unmissable conversation with Beejay Silcox on why…
The facts of climate change and the large-scale loss of animal and plant species are all around us. To truly understand, we need new creative…
The facts of climate change and the large-scale loss of animal and plant species are all around us. To truly understand, we need new creative…
FREE, BOOKINGS REQUIRED Reading a book is a delightful experience for lots of young children. But what if your child won’t sit still for a traditional…
FREE, BOOKINGS REQUIRED Reading a book is a delightful experience for lots of young children. But what if your child won’t sit still for a traditional…
Do you love stories about female friendship, second chances, and the power of a good (pre-loved) outfit? Then this event is for you! The Canberra…
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Do you love stories about female friendship, second chances, and the power of a good (pre-loved) outfit? Then this event is for you! The Canberra…
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Step into a fun-filled story time with authors Sue Whiting, Krys Saclier and Nicole Godwin as they share their delightful picture books Sidney of Sydney, Super Nova and…
Step into a fun-filled story time with authors Sue Whiting, Krys Saclier and Nicole Godwin as they share their delightful picture books Sidney of Sydney, Super Nova and…
We’re fascinated by the lives of first responders: paramedics, firefighters and police officers. What draws people to these intense professions? How does what they see…
We’re fascinated by the lives of first responders: paramedics, firefighters and police officers. What draws people to these intense professions? How does what they see…
This is a rare chance to hear about the remarkable life of Captain Reg Saunders, Australia's first Indigenous commissioned officer, from his nephew James Saunders and…
This is a rare chance to hear about the remarkable life of Captain Reg Saunders, Australia's first Indigenous commissioned officer, from his nephew James Saunders and…
Jane Messer and Majeda Awawdeh have written beautiful memoirs that illuminate the intimacy of history and personal within larger stories of our world. They come…
Jane Messer and Majeda Awawdeh have written beautiful memoirs that illuminate the intimacy of history and personal within larger stories of our world. They come…
Billionaires are racing to colonise Mars and mine the Moon, and we're told its humanity’s destiny. Philosopher Ben Bramble thinks it’s something closer to madness.…
Billionaires are racing to colonise Mars and mine the Moon, and we're told its humanity’s destiny. Philosopher Ben Bramble thinks it’s something closer to madness.…
How are debates over free speech, identity and equality of opportunity transforming our politics? It seems our media and political systems are hardening social divisions…
How are debates over free speech, identity and equality of opportunity transforming our politics? It seems our media and political systems are hardening social divisions…
For decades, public education has struggled under increasing pressure and inadequate funding. The problem is getting worse and feeding growing inequality between public and private…
For decades, public education has struggled under increasing pressure and inadequate funding. The problem is getting worse and feeding growing inequality between public and private…
Literature brings insight to political madness, human monstrosity and what it takes to defy tyranny. Malcolm Knox is in conversation with Jessica Alice, and they’ll take…
Literature brings insight to political madness, human monstrosity and what it takes to defy tyranny. Malcolm Knox is in conversation with Jessica Alice, and they’ll take…
In today’s hyper-speed world, it’s easy for kids and young adults to lose their footing. Brendan James Murray joins Gabbie Stroud to share vital reflections…
In today’s hyper-speed world, it’s easy for kids and young adults to lose their footing. Brendan James Murray joins Gabbie Stroud to share vital reflections…
Last year's Emerging Playwright Commission winner, Sarah Carroll, returns with Meet You At The Barricade – a passionately quirky, cross-country fangirl road trip celebrating stan…
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Last year's Emerging Playwright Commission winner, Sarah Carroll, returns with Meet You At The Barricade – a passionately quirky, cross-country fangirl road trip celebrating stan…
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Books are filled with brave, curious and unforgettable girls. Acclaimed bestselling authors Sue Whiting and Danielle Binks discuss the memorable girl characters they loved growing…
Books are filled with brave, curious and unforgettable girls. Acclaimed bestselling authors Sue Whiting and Danielle Binks discuss the memorable girl characters they loved growing…
Discover the exciting world of comics and zines in this hands-on workshop for young artists aged 7 to 12 with celebrated illustrator and comic artist…
Discover the exciting world of comics and zines in this hands-on workshop for young artists aged 7 to 12 with celebrated illustrator and comic artist…
Celebrate the art of art books and uncover how these unique time capsules champion art and artists and help us to make sense of a…
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Celebrate the art of art books and uncover how these unique time capsules champion art and artists and help us to make sense of a…
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Join Georgie Tunny, Josh Hortinela and Emma Pei Yin and celebrate quarter-life, a time of figuring out adulthood while bagging a dazzling career and finding true love…or…
Join Georgie Tunny, Josh Hortinela and Emma Pei Yin and celebrate quarter-life, a time of figuring out adulthood while bagging a dazzling career and finding true love…or…
Join a delightful story time with Jemima Parker, Maura Pierlot and Sue Whiting as they share Poppy Makes Pockets, Clutterbugs and The Wheelbarrow Express. Discover…
Join a delightful story time with Jemima Parker, Maura Pierlot and Sue Whiting as they share Poppy Makes Pockets, Clutterbugs and The Wheelbarrow Express. Discover…
The strong pull to go back in time and set things ‘right’ is the basis for these page-turning novels. Join Emma Grey, Petronella McGovern and…
The strong pull to go back in time and set things ‘right’ is the basis for these page-turning novels. Join Emma Grey, Petronella McGovern and…
Edith Wright of the Bardi Jawi people grew up listening to stories about her great-grandfathers, two white men from Europe who changed the face of the…
Edith Wright of the Bardi Jawi people grew up listening to stories about her great-grandfathers, two white men from Europe who changed the face of the…
The world is very shouty these days. Snap judgements, division and unkindness are everywhere, so how can books and art help young adult readers navigate…
The world is very shouty these days. Snap judgements, division and unkindness are everywhere, so how can books and art help young adult readers navigate…
Errol Flynn was one of the first screen idols of the Golden Age of Hollywood. He mesmerised millions with his swordsmanship and smouldering sexuality. But…
Errol Flynn was one of the first screen idols of the Golden Age of Hollywood. He mesmerised millions with his swordsmanship and smouldering sexuality. But…
Finally, more of us are talking about mum rage, the stigma that keeps mums quiet and the social change we need to stop so many…
Finally, more of us are talking about mum rage, the stigma that keeps mums quiet and the social change we need to stop so many…
Pseudolaw, sovereign citizens and conspiracy movements have migrated from the fringes into mainstream discourse spreading alongside populist discontent. Bringing the stories and characters of these…
Pseudolaw, sovereign citizens and conspiracy movements have migrated from the fringes into mainstream discourse spreading alongside populist discontent. Bringing the stories and characters of these…
Due to popular demand, encore session now scheduled for Sunday 18 October at 11.45amFor decades our politics has failed to keep up with a changing…
Due to popular demand, encore session now scheduled for Sunday 18 October at 11.45amFor decades our politics has failed to keep up with a changing…
First Nations children’s authors play a vital role in creating books that reflect and celebrate Indigenous cultures, families and communities. This literature serves to nurture…
First Nations children’s authors play a vital role in creating books that reflect and celebrate Indigenous cultures, families and communities. This literature serves to nurture…
Join internationally acclaimed authors Steve Toltz and Elaine Castillo for a conversation with The Monthly’s Michael Williams about how setting out to explore loneliness led to the…
Join internationally acclaimed authors Steve Toltz and Elaine Castillo for a conversation with The Monthly’s Michael Williams about how setting out to explore loneliness led to the…
Poetry speaks to us like no other written form. This is an afternoon of words – a chance to hear local poets – Jennifer Kemarre…
Poetry speaks to us like no other written form. This is an afternoon of words – a chance to hear local poets – Jennifer Kemarre…
Do you know the difference between the calls of the pobblebonk, the spotted marsh frog, the green and golden bell frog and other local frogs?…
Do you know the difference between the calls of the pobblebonk, the spotted marsh frog, the green and golden bell frog and other local frogs?…
There is an air of mystery surrounding the publishing industry and it can be hard to work out whether you have a book idea and/or…
There is an air of mystery surrounding the publishing industry and it can be hard to work out whether you have a book idea and/or…
The original Star Trek television series was cancelled in 1969, but dedicated fans wanted the adventures of the Enterprise to continue and began printing their…
The original Star Trek television series was cancelled in 1969, but dedicated fans wanted the adventures of the Enterprise to continue and began printing their…
PROGRAM UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Saturday 17 October at 3.15pm Internationally acclaimed Scottish writer Andrew O’Hagan has a reputation for his searing insights…
PROGRAM UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Saturday 17 October at 3.15pm Internationally acclaimed Scottish writer Andrew O’Hagan has a reputation for his searing insights…
Migration stories of people leaving their homelands can be some of the most moving you’ll ever read – and this is the case for the…
Migration stories of people leaving their homelands can be some of the most moving you’ll ever read – and this is the case for the…
What happens when you embark on an epic quest to unravel family secrets? Jane Messer and Cynthia Banham did so when they began to research…
What happens when you embark on an epic quest to unravel family secrets? Jane Messer and Cynthia Banham did so when they began to research…
Following last year’s wildly popular Draw Off – CWF is doing it again! See three incredible illustrators in an interactive drawing showdown! Wrangled by Yen…
Following last year’s wildly popular Draw Off – CWF is doing it again! See three incredible illustrators in an interactive drawing showdown! Wrangled by Yen…
PLEASE NOTE – This event has been postponed. CWF will advertise a new date once rescheduled.What do we learn when we ask our parents for…
PLEASE NOTE – This event has been postponed. CWF will advertise a new date once rescheduled.What do we learn when we ask our parents for…
At the quarter-mark of the century, Australia faces big challenges at home and abroad. Growing budget pressures, some companies not contributing their fair share and…
At the quarter-mark of the century, Australia faces big challenges at home and abroad. Growing budget pressures, some companies not contributing their fair share and…
Deep fakes, curated companions and killer drones… could AI become so intelligent it is game over for humanity? What are the benefits and pitfalls of…
Deep fakes, curated companions and killer drones… could AI become so intelligent it is game over for humanity? What are the benefits and pitfalls of…
Michael Robotham’s Australian novel has been 40 years in the making. After decades unearthing incredible historical records including the letters and diaries of Czar Nicholas…
Michael Robotham’s Australian novel has been 40 years in the making. After decades unearthing incredible historical records including the letters and diaries of Czar Nicholas…
There is nothing like reading a beautiful letter. Postscript showcases treasures from the National Library of Australia collection: love letters; impassioned pleas; and words bearing witness…
There is nothing like reading a beautiful letter. Postscript showcases treasures from the National Library of Australia collection: love letters; impassioned pleas; and words bearing witness…
Feel like the party is over? You’ve tried fashion design, yoga, saving endangered species and you’re running out of options? It’s time to head to…
Feel like the party is over? You’ve tried fashion design, yoga, saving endangered species and you’re running out of options? It’s time to head to…
Celebrate the new voices shaping the future of Australian theatre. At this special event, experience excerpts from the three finalists in Canberra Youth Theatre's Emerging…
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Celebrate the new voices shaping the future of Australian theatre. At this special event, experience excerpts from the three finalists in Canberra Youth Theatre's Emerging…
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Former journalist turned bestselling author Chris Hammer has made a career out of curiosity. Now back on the scene with his first standalone thriller, Chris will…
Former journalist turned bestselling author Chris Hammer has made a career out of curiosity. Now back on the scene with his first standalone thriller, Chris will…
If a fusion of windswept coastline, the primordial ocean and erotic transformation sound appealing, then this conversation with Kris Kneen and Beejay Silcox is for…
If a fusion of windswept coastline, the primordial ocean and erotic transformation sound appealing, then this conversation with Kris Kneen and Beejay Silcox is for…
Due to popular demand, encore session now scheduled for Saturday 17 October at 8.30pm.Marc Fennell and Matt Bevan are fascinated by the remarkable tales, people and…
Due to popular demand, encore session now scheduled for Saturday 17 October at 8.30pm.Marc Fennell and Matt Bevan are fascinated by the remarkable tales, people and…
Do you have what it takes to survive? This powerhouse trio of writers will help you decide, as they discuss what the future might look…
Do you have what it takes to survive? This powerhouse trio of writers will help you decide, as they discuss what the future might look…
Susan Orlean is a master at finding the heart of the story. This is a rare event with one of the great non-fiction writers of…
Susan Orlean is a master at finding the heart of the story. This is a rare event with one of the great non-fiction writers of…
Marc Fennell and Matt Bevan are fascinated by the remarkable tales, people and objects of history. The times we’re living in have more of us…
Marc Fennell and Matt Bevan are fascinated by the remarkable tales, people and objects of history. The times we’re living in have more of us…
Love is messy. Attraction is mysterious. Grand gestures go spectacularly wrong.A great romantic comedy has it all: heart-fluttering moments, laugh-out-loud disasters, a little raunch, and…
Love is messy. Attraction is mysterious. Grand gestures go spectacularly wrong.A great romantic comedy has it all: heart-fluttering moments, laugh-out-loud disasters, a little raunch, and…
Trivia is intense! Can you name who won the Prime Minister’s Literary Prize for Fiction in 2025? Which Australian won the Booker Prize twice? What…
Trivia is intense! Can you name who won the Prime Minister’s Literary Prize for Fiction in 2025? Which Australian won the Booker Prize twice? What…
Join ornithologist Jenny Evans on a bird watching walk around the National Botanic Gardens. How does nature writing help species live beyond the page? And…
Join ornithologist Jenny Evans on a bird watching walk around the National Botanic Gardens. How does nature writing help species live beyond the page? And…
Join ornithologist Jenny Evans on a bird watching walk around the National Botanic Gardens. How does nature writing help species live beyond the page? And…
Join ornithologist Jenny Evans on a bird watching walk around the National Botanic Gardens. How does nature writing help species live beyond the page? And…
Want to write dialogue that zings and sings on the page or screen? Join novelist and screenwriter, Jordan Prosser, as he shares his Top 10…
Want to write dialogue that zings and sings on the page or screen? Join novelist and screenwriter, Jordan Prosser, as he shares his Top 10…
Jaclyn Moriarty comes from a very bookish family. She did her English thesis on Roald Dahl, has written a swag of acclaimed books and is…
Jaclyn Moriarty comes from a very bookish family. She did her English thesis on Roald Dahl, has written a swag of acclaimed books and is…
Join Mirandi Riwoe and Qin Qin for the Canberra launch of A Short History of Longans and to share a love of beautifully written family…
Join Mirandi Riwoe and Qin Qin for the Canberra launch of A Short History of Longans and to share a love of beautifully written family…
Angry wives, furious femmes and searching sisters let’s unite around fiction centred on women asking questions about the relationships they’re in, rules they’ve obeyed and…
Angry wives, furious femmes and searching sisters let’s unite around fiction centred on women asking questions about the relationships they’re in, rules they’ve obeyed and…
Dan Bourchier has been on a journey to listen and learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from across Australia. Join Dan Bourchier, Ian Hamm…
Dan Bourchier has been on a journey to listen and learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from across Australia. Join Dan Bourchier, Ian Hamm…
With an eye on Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, Pauline Hanson is riding an orange wave, this time with the political clout of Barnaby Joyce…
With an eye on Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, Pauline Hanson is riding an orange wave, this time with the political clout of Barnaby Joyce…
Wikipedia is one of humanity's most underappreciated triumphs – a standout in the cesspool that is much of the internet – and it has been…
Wikipedia is one of humanity's most underappreciated triumphs – a standout in the cesspool that is much of the internet – and it has been…
The Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards are the most influential and highly respected literary award for children in Australia. This…
The Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards are the most influential and highly respected literary award for children in Australia. This…
Get ready for giggles, gasps and gloriously silly stories with R.A. Spratt! Join the bestselling and beloved author behind unforgettable characters and laugh-out-loud adventures for…
Get ready for giggles, gasps and gloriously silly stories with R.A. Spratt! Join the bestselling and beloved author behind unforgettable characters and laugh-out-loud adventures for…
Did you know that the First Scientists invented sustainable ways of carrying food and water, unlike the single-use plastics and packaging we see today? Or…
Did you know that the First Scientists invented sustainable ways of carrying food and water, unlike the single-use plastics and packaging we see today? Or…
Roar, stomp, totter and explore the amazing world of wildlife with authors Sophie Gillies, Bronwyn Saunders and Amelia Tonta. From Wombat Poos Are Square to…
Roar, stomp, totter and explore the amazing world of wildlife with authors Sophie Gillies, Bronwyn Saunders and Amelia Tonta. From Wombat Poos Are Square to…
THEY’RE BACK! Buckle up for the funniest, wildest and most outrageous family event of the festival! Join legendary author Andy Griffiths and superstar illustrator Bill Hope…
THEY’RE BACK! Buckle up for the funniest, wildest and most outrageous family event of the festival! Join legendary author Andy Griffiths and superstar illustrator Bill Hope…
For decades our politics has failed to keep up with a changing Australia and world. For too long both major parties have operated on outdated…
For decades our politics has failed to keep up with a changing Australia and world. For too long both major parties have operated on outdated…
Join Kate Forsyth, Pip Williams and Alex Sloan for a discussion with about why they love writing historical fiction and the fascination the past holds…
Join Kate Forsyth, Pip Williams and Alex Sloan for a discussion with about why they love writing historical fiction and the fascination the past holds…
Join us for an adventure into deep history to discover how Indigenous knowledge shaped the Australian continent. We’ll journey through astronomy, firestick farming, international trade…
Join us for an adventure into deep history to discover how Indigenous knowledge shaped the Australian continent. We’ll journey through astronomy, firestick farming, international trade…
Chef Josh Niland grew up in East Maitland and, due to a childhood illness, spent many weeks at home watching daytime TV cooking shows and…
Chef Josh Niland grew up in East Maitland and, due to a childhood illness, spent many weeks at home watching daytime TV cooking shows and…
Mr Fluffy houses have had a huge impact on the Canberra community. Jum Wallner grew up in one of them and at age 54 was…
Mr Fluffy houses have had a huge impact on the Canberra community. Jum Wallner grew up in one of them and at age 54 was…
Entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta was going to rescue the Australian, UK, European and US steel industries – and save the planet with green steel. He did…
Entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta was going to rescue the Australian, UK, European and US steel industries – and save the planet with green steel. He did…
Warning: this session contains dangerous levels of laughter and wildly unnecessary detours. Morris Gleitzman takes us behind the scenes of his writing life. Discover improbable…
Warning: this session contains dangerous levels of laughter and wildly unnecessary detours. Morris Gleitzman takes us behind the scenes of his writing life. Discover improbable…
Join two of Australia's most talented visual storytellers – manga creator Queenie Chan and comics writer Christof Bogacs – in conversation with Yen Eriksen, as…
Join two of Australia's most talented visual storytellers – manga creator Queenie Chan and comics writer Christof Bogacs – in conversation with Yen Eriksen, as…
Our senses and memories are precious keys to opening the doors of memoir. This workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to enhance their writing skills…
Our senses and memories are precious keys to opening the doors of memoir. This workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to enhance their writing skills…
Dragons, daring adventures and monstrously silly fun await with authors Sandra Bennett, Jacqueline De Rose-Ahern and Jacinta Froud. Dive into Drumming Dragons, Charlie's Adventures… in Hawaii…
Dragons, daring adventures and monstrously silly fun await with authors Sandra Bennett, Jacqueline De Rose-Ahern and Jacinta Froud. Dive into Drumming Dragons, Charlie's Adventures… in Hawaii…
Do you have a favourite stirring speech? Speechwriting comes with great responsibility, and we need words that reveal truth, inspire and offer opportunity for people…
Do you have a favourite stirring speech? Speechwriting comes with great responsibility, and we need words that reveal truth, inspire and offer opportunity for people…
Nature can reveal character. It can be the life force behind tender and unflinching writing about relationships with each other and ourselves. Join Inga Simpson,…
Nature can reveal character. It can be the life force behind tender and unflinching writing about relationships with each other and ourselves. Join Inga Simpson,…
Being a witch has always been a brave move. From history to the present day, join Charlie Jane Anders and Kate Forsyth for stories of…
Being a witch has always been a brave move. From history to the present day, join Charlie Jane Anders and Kate Forsyth for stories of…
First Nations speculative fiction takes us to other realms and distant planets while tackling home truths. This panel will talk celebrating diverse worldviews, surviving and…
First Nations speculative fiction takes us to other realms and distant planets while tackling home truths. This panel will talk celebrating diverse worldviews, surviving and…
As we look around the globe and see growing threats to democracy, more of us are asking ourselves – do we have effective electoral, legislative…
As we look around the globe and see growing threats to democracy, more of us are asking ourselves – do we have effective electoral, legislative…
What can we learn looking back on Australian political leadership over the last 25 years? Seven Prime Ministers, global and national tumult, dwindling support for…
What can we learn looking back on Australian political leadership over the last 25 years? Seven Prime Ministers, global and national tumult, dwindling support for…
Books are filled with brave, curious and unforgettable boys. Celebrated authors Corey Tutt and Jack Heath, in conversation with Scott Woodard, discuss the memorable boy…
Books are filled with brave, curious and unforgettable boys. Celebrated authors Corey Tutt and Jack Heath, in conversation with Scott Woodard, discuss the memorable boy…
Buckle up and join internationally bestselling author Amie Kaufman, in conversation with Kaaron Waren for a wild ride through Amie’s ever-expanding multiverse of stories. Discover…
Buckle up and join internationally bestselling author Amie Kaufman, in conversation with Kaaron Waren for a wild ride through Amie’s ever-expanding multiverse of stories. Discover…
Join celebrated authors Stephanie Owen Reeder and Danielle Binks for a lively discussion about incredible lives, unexpected adventures, and the ways stories can reshape our…
Join celebrated authors Stephanie Owen Reeder and Danielle Binks for a lively discussion about incredible lives, unexpected adventures, and the ways stories can reshape our…
Join Maura Pierlot, Catherine Meatheringham and Amelia Tonta for a laugh-out-loud story time as they read their books Our Family Zoo, Goose on the Loose and…
Join Maura Pierlot, Catherine Meatheringham and Amelia Tonta for a laugh-out-loud story time as they read their books Our Family Zoo, Goose on the Loose and…
Celebrate your creativity at this exciting manga workshop with acclaimed creator Queenie Chan, designed especially for young adults. This hands-on session invites you to explore…
Celebrate your creativity at this exciting manga workshop with acclaimed creator Queenie Chan, designed especially for young adults. This hands-on session invites you to explore…
She Shapes History is back for a second year in a row with She Writes History, a joint partnership with MARION Writers ACT. This walking…
She Shapes History is back for a second year in a row with She Writes History, a joint partnership with MARION Writers ACT. This walking…
With the brilliant book under threat, it’s time to raise the stakes – by reading in a way that brings us more joy and satisfaction!…
With the brilliant book under threat, it’s time to raise the stakes – by reading in a way that brings us more joy and satisfaction!…
Some of us are wondering whether we need to better understand how countries descend into violence, authoritarianism and revolution…in case we need to know in…
Some of us are wondering whether we need to better understand how countries descend into violence, authoritarianism and revolution…in case we need to know in…
What really happens behind the headlines? For 125 years, the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery has had a front-row seat to Australia’s biggest political dramas, from…
What really happens behind the headlines? For 125 years, the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery has had a front-row seat to Australia’s biggest political dramas, from…
Want to be inspired by the stories of brilliant women? Join us to celebrate books that speak boldly about the vital role of women in…
Want to be inspired by the stories of brilliant women? Join us to celebrate books that speak boldly about the vital role of women in…
It’s official: young Australians aged 15-24 are reading more than ever. And reading isn’t just a hobby – it is the key to greater empathy,…
It’s official: young Australians aged 15-24 are reading more than ever. And reading isn’t just a hobby – it is the key to greater empathy,…
Declining ecosystems, economic survival and larger than life characters who want to keep the places and people they love safe. Chris Hammer, Rebecca Higgie and…
Declining ecosystems, economic survival and larger than life characters who want to keep the places and people they love safe. Chris Hammer, Rebecca Higgie and…
Join Debra Adelaide, Mirandi Riwoe, John Morrissey and Julieanne Lamond for a celebration of Australian literature. What has been running up the charts in ABC…
Join Debra Adelaide, Mirandi Riwoe, John Morrissey and Julieanne Lamond for a celebration of Australian literature. What has been running up the charts in ABC…
Join us for a free listening party as we celebrate the final moments of the festival and count down to the number one book in…
Join us for a free listening party as we celebrate the final moments of the festival and count down to the number one book in…