Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children’s books Paddle Steamer Pearl, with a morning of stories, craft and wooden boat races!

Young artists will create their very own characters with Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children’s Laureate, author and artist, creator of the Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken books, in this exciting workshop. 

Older audiences (14+) are invited to join Leigh Hobbs – author, artist, and creator of the Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken books, for an exciting, hands-on workshop.

Join Professor David Headon AM as he explores the extraordinary partnership of Walter and Marion – and how it has affected his life.

Canberra Writers Festival and author Emily St. John Mandel present a special In Conversation event focused on her new book, Exit Party.

Ray Bradbury famously described Science Fiction as ’The art of the possible.’ Join the Friends and multi-award-winning Australian Science Fiction authors to explore the many ways science fiction writing tangles with real life, and to consider the possibilities this brings with it.

Come along on the last Sunday of each month for a paw-sitive reading experience with the Story Dogs program.

Dr Meg Brayshaw presents her recent Fellowship research into the work of two prominent Australian women writers, Dymphna Cusack and Kylie Tennant.

Canberra Writers Festival and author Anne Summers AO present a special in conversation event focused on her new book, Witness.

Someone had to cook dinner. And mend the clothes, stretch the housekeeping money, write down the recipe, feed whoever turned up, and keep the family going. That work built Australia, but so much of it never made it into the history books.
 

Join us for a very special author read-aloud. Hon. Frederica Lupe‘uluiva Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita will read her beautiful book 'Dancing Shadows', published by Twinnies Publishing.