Out West Programme 2022

workshops for adults

Bestselling author and former teacher Jacquel ine Harvey will present a workshop aimed at parents, care givers and home tutors exploring ways to get children reading and writing every day. With a focus on practical activities that are not only educational but also lots of fun, participants will leave armed with a range of strategies to empower them to feel confident in supporting their students on their literacy journey across the curriculum. INSPIRING AND CREATIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR KIDS READING AND WRITING EVERY DAY! WHEN Thursday 28 July, 9.00am to 1.00pm WHERE Longreach School of Distance Education TICKETS $100 per person AUDIENCE Adults

FUTUREPROOF YOUR CHILD’S LITERACY WHEN Friday 29 July, 9.00am to 1.00pm WHERE Longreach School of Distance Education TICKETS $100 per person AUDIENCE Adults

for the adults.

Generation Alpha is the swiper, pincher, tapper cohort, the first to grow up with devices in their hands. They are breaking new ground as a result of technological advances, while you, their parents, carers and teachers are having to navigate these uncharted waters. Join Louise Park as you learn how to futureproof your child’s literacy in a rapidly changing world, and give them the best chance of success. • Discover how implementing 7 simple steps into daily routine can make a fundamental difference to a child’s reading journey • Explore reading challenges and when to seek help • Understand the role of writing by hand in learning to read • Find out how to restore balance between technology and books and why • Discover the power of book ownership and its role in a child’s education journey. • Learn quick ways to match a child with the just-right book • Tap into library resources and more

extended programme for adults

THE FUTURE OF BOOKS WHEN Thursday 28 July, 5.30pm WHERE The Branch Cafe TICKETS $50 per person includes welcome drink and nibbles. Tickets are strictly limited! AUDIENCE Adults

NAVIGATING THE PUBLISHING MARKET WHEN Thursday 28 July, 4.00pm WHERE The Branch Cafe TICKETS Free Community Event - RSVP Required

Ever dreamed of seeing your name in print? Or in the digital publishing market? This casual networking event for readers, writers and aspiring writers includes a session with Somerset Storyfest Festival Director Andrea Lewis and journalist/true crime author Carol ine Graham , demystifying some of the pathways to getting published, including tips for editing, pitching and submitting your work.

The world is changing, and so is the way we tell stories about it. In this panel session, beloved children’s author Jacquel ine Harvey , prolific YA author Li l i Wi lkinson and journalist/true crime author Carol ine Graham pick apart how they write, why they write, what inspires them, why telling stories matters and what the future of books and storytelling is likely to look like. Moderated by University of Queensland journalism lecturer Richard Murray.

bonus event

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