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From March we are 'The Literature Centre'

Visit our new website www.thelitcentre.org.au for details.  
Our exciting transition to a new name and new brand will be completed soon!
Plus, registrations are now open for the...

Celebrate READING National Conference 

Insights into Quality Australian Literature for Young Adults

26 - 27 October 2012

Celebrate the 2012 National Year of Reading at our inaugural Conference.  The Literature Centre is proud to present a special line-up of world class authors and illustrators who create fine literature for young adults.

Set in the grounds of our Centre in the world heritage listed Fremantle Prison in Western Australia, you will discover insights into great Australian novels and picture books which fit the requirements of the Australian Curriculum. 

Guest presenters:

Isobelle Carmody (Czech Republic/ Victoria)
Lucy Christopher (Wales/Victoria)
Gary Crew (QLD)
Tony Eaton (ACT)
Jackie French (NSW)
Julia Lawrinson (WA)
Matt Ottley (WA)
James Roy (NSW)
Shaun Tan (VIC) now confirmed!

Conference sessions are aimed at Teachers, English Teachers and Teacher Librarians working with Years 7-12. All sessions will be held in the main gallery with no concurrent sessions. 

The programme allows for ample opportunity to network during tea breaks, lunch and sundowner drinks and canapés each day.  Throughout the Conference you can view amazing artwork from some of our great illustrators plus have the opportunity to purchase books, original artwork and digital prints in our Centre's Bookshop.

Quite simply, this is an event not to be missed!

Delegate package $550 per person (incl. GST) or
$440 per person (incl. GST) for Early Bird Registration by 30 March 2012.

Includes tea breaks and lunch each day, and sundowner drinks and canapés each evening. Spaces are limited so book early.

Email the Centre now to register your interest
and join our Conference mailing list to receive Early Bird Registration and payment information.
Email:
celebratereading@iinet.net.au
Enquiries: 08 9430 6869

Our new website
www.thelitcentre.org.au is coming soon!