Programmes at the Centre : Other Events
Events in the Gallery...
As well as programmes for school groups, a variety of events are held at the Centre for teachers, librarians, students and the general public. These include Professional Development sessions, Sharing Their Craft sessions with authors and illustrators for emerging writers and illustrators, Family Open Days, Book Launches and the annual Leslie Rees Lecture.
Celebrate Reading National ConferenceCelebrate Reading National Conference
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 Fremantle Children's 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) to be 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: freoclc@iinet.net.au
Enquiries: 08 9430 6869
Professional Development
Events for teachers and librarians, and emerging illustrators and writers. One hour consultations are also available.
Emphasis on Persuasive Writing
Don't be. Good writing is good writing.
Come and spend a couple of hours with Raewyn Caisley.
She will show you how to transform your classroom into a fun and stimulating literary environment. Your students will look forward to writing time as much as Phys Ed and recess! You will too!
Raewyn has an established reputation as both an author and teacher of creative writing and this session is guaranteed to inspire and empower you.
Australian Curriculum Links: Language, Literature and Literacy
5.00pm - 7.00pm
Cost: $70.00 (inc GST) includes afternoon tea
MAKE YOUR OWN PICTURE BOOK
With Jenny Doust, FCLC Senior Education Officer
Genres of picture books, Ideas to get students writing, Editing, Book covers, Book components, Planning - storyboards, dummy books, page payout, illustration techniques and mediums.
Suitable: Teachers of all levels
Australian Curriculum Links: Literature (Examining Literature) and Literacy ( Interpreting, Analysing, Evaluating; Creating Texts)
FRIDAY 9 MARCH 2012
9.00am - 2.30pm
Cost: $140 (inc GST) includes morning tea and light lunch
To register, please phone 9430 6869
Gate opens at 8.30am for browsing in the bookshop
Family Open Days
Family Open Days are held on one Sunday each term, 11.00am - 4.00pm. The general public has the opportunity to view the exhibitions, meet local and interstate authors and illustrators and purchase books and artwork.
Family Open Day
SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2012, 11:00am - 4:00pm
with Special Guests
JOHN HEFFERNAN, MARK GREENWOOD & FRANÉ LESSAC
together with WA writers and illustrators
who will be available to sign copies of their books purchased at the Centre.
A chance to view the exhibitions of:
The Legend of Moondyne Joe by Mark Greenwood & Frané Lessac
Free Session: 11.30 - 12.00noon
The Legend of Moondyne Joe
with Mark Greenwood & Frané Lessac
Mark and Frané will discuss their research and collaboration to create this fascinating book of the greatest escape artist of Australia's convict era.
Free Session 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Ned Kelly and the Green Sash
with Mark Greenwoood and Frané Lessac
Mark and Frané will outline their research and collaboration to produce this stunning visual depiction of perhaps Australia's most iconic figure.
The Little Refugee by Anh Do, Suzanne Do & Bruce Whatley
Amy and Louis by Libby Gleeson & Freya Blackwood
Journey of the Sea Turtle by Mark WIlson
Free Session: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
with John Heffernan & Charlie Carter
My Dog, Two Summers, A Horse Called Elvis, The Island, Marty's Shadow,
Where There's Smoke and Battle Boy
John Heffernan, (also Charle Carter of Battle Boy fame), is one of Australia's most successful and versatile authors, as well as being a sheep and cattle farmer. He will delight you with the stories behind his many award-winning picture books and novels.
A great opportunity to admire or purchase art by Moira Court, James Foley, Frané Lessac, Alison Lester, Jan Ormerod, Matt Ottley, Shaun Tan, Bruce Whatley and Mark Wilson.
FREE ADMISSION
Opportunities for Emerging Authors and Illustrators
Sharing Their Craft
One Hour Writing/Illustration Consultations for Adults
Available throughout the term:
Elaine Forrestal, Raewyn Caisley, Frané Lessac (illustrator),
Deborah Lisson, Brigid Lowry and Liliana Stafford to work intensively with individual aspiring authors and/or illustrators.
Please phone the Centre on 9430 6869 for details and bookings.
Book Launches
The Centre has a regular programme of Book Launches. Some titles that have been launched at the Centre are The Last VIking by Norman Jorgensen and James Foley, Daywards by Tony Eaton, Ned Kelly and the Green Sash by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac, Chess Nuts by Julia Lawrinson, Simpson and his Donkey by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac, The Red Tree by Shaun Tan and Skyfall by Tony Eaton.
Previous Launches
The Leslie Rees Fremantle Lecture
The Leslie Rees Fremantle Lecture
This is an annual lecture honouring Leslie Rees, who died in 2000, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled diversity in journalism, travel writing, drama and, of course, children’s literature. Leslie won the very first Children’s Book Council Book of the Year award in 1946 with the picture book, The Story of Karrawingi the Emu, illustrated by Walter Cunningham.
The 2011 Leslie Rees Fremantle Lecture was presented by Libby Gleeson on the evening of Monday 21 November
Libby Gleeson is one of Australia's most eminent and beloved children's authors whose books have won or been shortlisted in major National and State Awards on over twenty occasions. She has twice won significant international awards and in 1997 was awarded the Lady Cutler Award for Services to Children's Literature and in 2007 was made a Member of the Order of Australia.
Previous lectures have been given by:
Libby Gleeson (2011)
Jan Ormerod (2010)
Markus Zusak (2009)
Matt Ottley (2008)
Jackie French (2007)
Barbara Ker Wilson (2004)
Christobel Mattingley (2002)
Libby Hathorn (2001)
James Moloney (2000)
Mem Fox (1997)
Gary Crew (inaugural lecture 1995)
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