Programmes at the Centre : For Schools

Author & Illustrator in Residence Programme

The Centre runs a comprehensive Authors and Illustrators in Residence Programme for approximately 16 weeks annually where Australian authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult’s books present talks and workshops, both at the Centre and at schools.

Term 1 2012 

Frané Lessac (W.A)  Frane Lessac

The Legend of Moondyne Joe,Ned Kelly and the Green Sash, Simpson and his Donkey, Island Counting 1 2 3, Magic Boomerang, Outback Adventure, Our Big Island and many more.

Time in Residence: 26 March - 30 March 2012

Frané is one of Australia's most loved illustrators.  Her warm, creative and practical sessions will focus on The Legend of Moondyne Joe or her books for younger readers. 

Sessions at the Centre:

1 Hour Meet The Illustrator Sessions
Cost: $8.80 per student (inc GST)  Max: 60 students

2 Hour Meet The Illustrator Sessions
Cost: $17.60 per student (inc GST)  Max: 30 students

Suitable: PrePrimary to Year 8

Simpson and His Donkey
The Legend of Moondyne Joe
Island Counting 123
Magic Boomerang
James Moloney (Qld) 

Silvermay, Kill the Possum, Doughy, Gracey, Angela, The Book from Baden Park and many more

We are proud to anounce that James Moloney will be presenting exclusively in the Youth Literature Days (Years 9-12) at the Centre and  in Albany and Geraldton. He will also present at the Young Writer's Days in Albany and Geraldton. 

Please contact the Centre to join the programmes.

Silvermay
Kill The Possum
Dougy
The Book from Baden Park
John Heffernen (NSW)  John Heffernan

Harry's War, Where There's Smoke, Spud, One of Those Days, A Horse Called Elvis, The Revenge of Dr. Von Burpinburger and many more

We are proud to announce that John will be presenting at the Young Writer's Days (Years 7-8) at the Centre and Bunbury and will also present at the Youth Literature Days (Years 9-12) in Bunbury. 

Harry's War
Where There's Smoke
Spud
A Horse Called Elvis