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Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers.
This information session and interactive discussion is for anyone interested in the craft of writing, in the fantasy genre, or in children’s literature generally.
Looking at the importance of fantasy for children today, developing and maintaining world-building for standalone and series, and crafting intricate, engaging fantasy worlds and the magic system that underpins them.
Shivaun Plozza is an award-winning author of books for children and young adults. Her debut novel, Frankie, was shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year (older readers), Highly Commended at the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, and won the Davitt Award for Best YA Crime Novel.
Samantha-Ellen Bound is a writer, children’s author, and podcast host. She has many years’ experience working with books and publishing and she hosts and produces KidLit Classics, a podcast that celebrates classic children’s literature.
* Up to 30 participants | * Suitable for anyone aged 16+ interested in writing and reading children’s fantasy.
Don't forget to check out our other Local Word sessions!
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |
TAGS: | recommended |
| Mon, May 12 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, May 13 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, May 14 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Thu, May 15 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, May 16 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, May 17 | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Sun, May 18 | Closed |
The Lara Library is conveniently located next to Austin Park, in a central community hub shared with the Maternal Child Health Centre, Lara Kindergarten and Lara Community Centre. The branch features zones for children and young people, study and reading areas, public access PCs, free WiFi and two Apple iMac computers. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.
The Geelong Regional Library Corporation acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin nation, and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Maar nations as the Original Owners of the lands on which our library services operate. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and celebrate First Nations Peoples of this land as the custodians of learning, literacy, knowledge and story.
