The Literature Centre in Fremantle, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

The Literature Centre

Locality: Fremantle, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9430 6869

Address: Old Fremantle Prison Hospital, corner Hampton Rd and Knutsford St 6160 Fremantle, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.thelitcentre.org.au

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25.01.2022 Introducing... Young Writers Collective and Young Writers Online and our fresh new look! Over the last few months, we have poured our hearts and souls into adapting and modernising the Talented Young Writers’ Programme. By defining these two programs it allows us to focus and deliver the necessary information to the appropriate schools and students at home, and ease communication with administrators. The two programs will run concurrently, and these changes will allow us to b...etter present ourselves on a local and national scale. The Young Writers Collective will be delivered face-to-face in Fremantle and at host school locations in regional Western Australia. Whereas, Young Writers Online can now be delivered to students in WA and Australia wide who are unable to attend in person. While this is a significant change, our core values for the program will remain unchanged. We are feeling inspired and very excited by this new direction. Please let us know what you think of the new look!

25.01.2022 Tonight is the night! Join us at the Centre from 6pm with author and illustrator Rebecca J. Palmer to celebrate the launch of her debut children’s picture book, 'Monkey Mind'. #thelitcentre #theliteraturecentre #monkeymind #picturebooks #littlepinkdogbooks Rebecca J Palmer Author Illustrator Little Pink Dog Books

23.01.2022 Wishing the celebrations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people this NAIDOC Week. The week offers a great opportunity for all Australians to celebrate and support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You can find teaching resources to commemorate NAIDOC Week on the website - https://bit.ly/3oDbfPF #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

22.01.2022 Here is our Education Officer Natalya and her very healthy friends! All year we've been promoting our long-standing partnership with Heathway and Foodbank WA. For all of our primary school workshops at the centre and in schools we are distributing healthy eating messages and colourful receipe books, as part of the Go for 2 & 5 WA Primary Schools Literature Program. For more detail visit our website - https://bit.ly/2J2WyoV... #FoodBankWA #Heathway @Heathway @FoodbankWA

21.01.2022 Let's celebrate WA author Kathryn Lefroy and her book 'Alex and the Alpacas Save the World', shortlisted for The Premier’s Prize for Writing for Children 2019. #readwithme

19.01.2022 Congratulations to all CBCA Notables Authors, Illustrators and Publishers for 2021!! What a fantastic mix of talent! Thanks again to all the Notable creators for enriching our young people's lives with their stories. To view the full list head to CBCA website - https://cbca.org.au/notables-2021... #CBCA2021 #ownwow Children's Book Council of Australia

18.01.2022 We had a lot of fun making this for you! Our mix of local and national authors are itching to tell you all about The Celebrate Reading National Conference being held this year on October 29 & 30, at The Literature Centre in Fremantle. Join them and discover insights into quality Australian Literature for young adults and so much more!... This is an event not to be missed! Register now - https://bit.ly/3pRnCqp - or visit our website for more information! Alice Pung Karen Foxlee Ellie Marney Author Michael Pryor Meg Caddy Tristan Bancks Author Barry Jonsberg Michael Gerard Bauer Author Holden Sheppard

16.01.2022 Let's celebrate WA author/illustrator Fiona Burrows Fiona Burrows Illustration and her book 'Violet and Nothing' Shortlisted for The Premier’s Prize for Writing for Children 2019. #readwithme

16.01.2022 Happy snaps from the book launch of Monkey Mind written and illustrated Rebecca J. Palmer at the Literature Centre.

16.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE We are thrilled to be hosting a book launch here at the Centre, for Meg McKinlay and Matt Ottley's stunning new picture book, 'How to Make a Bird', published by Walker Books. How exciting! Thursday 29 October, 6pm for 6.30pm at The Literature Centre, Fremantle ... We will be sharing more details with you very soon. In the meantime, take a look at this video Meg has created about the book! https://bit.ly/2FlAIeE Meg McKinlay Matt Ottley Art Walker Books #booklaunch #fremantle #picturebook #authors #illustrators #howtomakeabird #walkerbooks

15.01.2022 Let's celebrate WA author Meg McKinlay and her book 'Let Me Sleep, Sheep!' Shortlisted for The Premier’s Prize for Writing for Children 2019. #readwithme

15.01.2022 We’re still reminiscing on yesterday! Our Australian Storytellers Festival for 2020 was absolutely amazing! Feel free to tag your family and friends and reminisce with us! We’re looking forward to more amazing events at the Centre in 2021! Special thanks again to all our authors, volunteers, staff, Fremantle Press and our supporters Lotterywest and Liz & Peter Jones for making it all possible!

12.01.2022 Great to see WA author Norman Jorgensen pop in to the Centre for more book signing today. Our little Academy Award on his pile of books launched the biggest smile. You just never know Norman! In the meantime, the number of author signed books being ordered by students is so impressive. Well done students, teachers and parents!

12.01.2022 It's back! Celebrate Reading National Conference - Insights into Quality Australian Literature for Young Adults is on 29-30 October, 2021. Following the cancellation of our Conference in October 2020 due to COVID-19, we are THRILLED to reschedule it for 29-30 October, 2021. Experience two days of inspiration and insights into quality Australian Literature at the 'Celebrate Reading National Conference', held in Fremantle, Western Australia. Program focus is on quality A...ustralian Young Adult Literature. The Conference suits teachers, librarians, writers and literature enthusiasts. Check out our EXCITING presenting author line-up! Alice Pung (VIC), Karen Foxlee(QLD), Ellie Marney Author (VIC), Barry Jonsberg (NT), Michael Pryor (VIC), Meg Caddy (WA), Tristan Bancks Author (VIC) and Michael Gerard Bauer Author (QLD). Book your Early Bird ticket through Eventbrite - https://bit.ly/376Jc37 More details on our website - www.thelitcentre.org.au #theliteraturecentre #thelitcentre #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #perthwa #thisiswa #perthlife #visitfremantle #thisisfremantle #thisisfreo #lovefreo

10.01.2022 Young Writers term 4 presenting authors - Visit our website to find out when and where each author will be presenting and details on how to enrol! https://bit.ly/2DDSysl #youngwriters #australianauthors #reading #writing #onlinelearning #authors

10.01.2022 That's a wrap! What an amazing day! For this year's Australian Storytellers Festival, we've had 12 sessions presented by 8 exciting authors and illustrators. Over 900 free tickets were reserved, with around 400 people coming and going throughout the day. Special thanks to all of our hard-working staff, volunteers and Board members, and again to our supporters Lotterywest and Liz and Peter Jones. Congratulations to the 35 lucky attendees in our two author writing sessions.... We could tell you had a blast! Thanks again to our friends at Fremantle Press for contributing to the book prize packs our winners received. After postponing our Festival back in April, it has been thrilling to finally host it today! We loved seeing you! Frané Lessac - Books and Art Brenton E Mckenna's Graphic novels, graphic recordings & cartoons Cristy Burne Mark Greenwood - Author James Foley Gavin Aung Than Briony Stewart Jen Banyard - author

10.01.2022 ENROL NOW Year 6 Young Writers Collective with WA Author, James Foley! We can't wait to see students back at the Centre week 1 of term 4. For enrolment details contact our program coordinator at [email protected] or call (08) 9430 6869. Visit the link for more information https://bit.ly/2Gg92rv

10.01.2022 Let's celebrate WA author/Illustrator Michael Speechley and his book 'The Gift' Shortlisted for The Premier’s Prize for Writing for Children 2019. #readwithme

10.01.2022 Update! Still tickets left due to some cancellations. Follow the link! Another successful day at the Centre setting up for our Australian Storytellers Festival this Sunday! We're so excited to see you all! Thanks to the support from Lotterywest this Festival is a free event! Don't forget to reserve your free tickets to multiple sessions by 8 WA Authors and Illustrators. Visit Eventbrite - https://bit.ly/3lnrkXm... #theliteraturecentre #thelitcentre #reading #writing #storytellersfestival #lotterywest #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #perthisok #perthwa #thisiswa #perthlife #fremantle #freo #visitfremantle #thisisfreo #lovefreo

09.01.2022 It's book launch season! Join us in celebrating the launch of Rebecca J Palmer's first ever picture book, 'Monkey Mind'! This event will be launched by artist and author, Liliana Stafford. Tuesday 10 November, 6pm for 6.30pm at The Literature Centre, Fremantle... Please RSVP by Friday 6th November via email to [email protected] as soon as possible, as numbers are limited due to current social distancing guidelines. Parking is free on Hampton Road near The Literature Centre gate at the old prison hospital. We can't wait to see you there! Rebecca J Palmer Author Illustrator

09.01.2022 Did you know we have artwork for sale? Pop in and have a browse through our galleries! We have a large selection of digital prints and limited original pieces. We're open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, located on the corner of Knutsford St and Hampton Rd, inside the walls of the Fremantle Prison. #artistsoninstagram #artwork #illustration #artlovers #digitalprints #origionalart #artgallery #artsale #fremantle

09.01.2022 Did you attend our Australian Storytellers Festival a couple of weeks ago? Then you might be featured in our video that captured all fun on the day! Head over to The Centre's YouTube account to watch the video on repeat! While you're there why not subscribe to be notified when we publish new videos everyone can enjoy! Did you see yourself in the short film? Tag your family and friends and show off your new-found fame! ... Lotterywest Fremantle Press Twisties coffee van

09.01.2022 Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Get in quick (before the Centre closes December 3rd for restoration) to purchase originals and prints of your favourite book illustrations. Email [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to make a purchase and support Australian illustrators!

08.01.2022 Let's celebrate WA author Meg McKinlay and her book 'Catch a Falling Star" - Winner of The Premier’s Prize for Writing for Children 2019! #readwithme

08.01.2022 We are so excited to show you this teaser for a little project we have been working on! We have been lucky enough to spend some time with each of the shortlisted authors and illustrators for The Premier’s Prize for Writing for Children 2019. Watch this space over the coming weeks as we celebrate 'The Best in the West' and join in the conversation by using the hashtag #readwithme

08.01.2022 An exciting collaboration indeed! We can't wait. Imaginarium at Perth College

07.01.2022 How lucky are we! This is author Mark Greenwood, signing books for students. This is a very special and personalised service our wonderful authors provide when they visit schools for workshops. Mark Greenwood - Author

07.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE | Sunday 15 November, Australian Storytellers Festival is back! Join us as 8 local West Australian authors/illustrators of books for children and young adults present a range of fun and engaging workshops that the whole family can enjoy. Stay tuned for the event programme and session times along with ticketing information. This is a FREE event thanks to key supporters Lotterywest and Liz and Peter Jones. 2020 Presenters; Brenton E Mckenna's Graphic novels, graphic recordings & cartoons, Briony Stewart, Cristy Burne - Author and science writer, Frané Lessac - Books and Art, Gavin Aung Than Zen Pencils, James Foley (author/illustrator), Jen Banyard - author and Mark Greenwood - Author #australianstorytellersfestival #australianauthors #australianillustrators #fremantle #festival

07.01.2022 Did you know we have a bookshop? Books ranging from early childhood to young adult, with a small selection of adult and teacher resources. We're open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, located on the corner of Knutsford St and Hampton Rd, inside the walls of the Fremantle Prison. Pop in and have a browse! . . . .... . . . #books #bookstagram #book #booklover #reading #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookshop #fremantle #fremantlestory See more

06.01.2022 Setting up for our Australian Storytellers Festival started today! Liliana and Ed Stafford installed their prize winning piece ‘Staying Home’ on the Centre grounds for our Festival this Sunday. We’re only days away from festivities and so excited to be seeing you all soon!

06.01.2022 Important News! A temporary home for The Literature Centre! From the 3rd of December our gates will be closed and we will be moving to a temporary home while our Heritage-listed Centre undergoes extensive conservation and structural repairs. You’ll be able to find us, just down the hill, at No. 8, The Terrace, near the entrance to the Old Fremantle Prison. We will be back and settled in our glorious ‘new’ Centre in February. ... Our office will still be open, and we will be answering our phone and emails as normal. Looking forward to 2021 and a fresh new look! Find further details on our website - https://bit.ly/3pDTwb5

06.01.2022 It has been so amazing to have Roseworth Primary at the Centre the past two days! Author Frané Lessac has been treating the students to an in depth look at the book she illustrated, 'The Legend of Moondyne Joe' written by Mark Greenwood. Full details (including pricing) about our Literature Workshops can be found on our website - https://bit.ly/37ngCKP Thanks for a fantastic time! ... Frané Lessac - Books and Art Mark Greenwood - Author

06.01.2022 We’ve joined forces with Perth Festival and Joondalup Library to present talks and conversations with a fantastic mix of genres and first-time authors in Joondalup. The evenings are held in the amazing venue of Joondalup Library. The first night was with Yuot A. Alaak featuring his debut book 'Father of the Lost Boys'. Our own Director and Founder, Lesley Reece, had the pleasure of conversing with Yuot about his memoir of walking across a desert and crossing the Nile Ri...ver as a child. It is a remarkable testament to his grit and fortitude but it is also an ode to his father, the teacher who led Yuot and 20,000 of the ‘Lost Boys’ on a journey in search of education. * * * * * * * * * The second night was with Sophie McNeill live from Canberra, featuring her moving first book, 'We Can't Say We Didn't Know'. On Tuesday, Lesley chatted with Sophie via zoom about her experience in the Middle East and on the front line. Sophie shared many stories of the inspiring 'ordinary' people she had encountered and the conflict which has changed their lives forever. * * * * * * * * * On the third evening, Alexander Thorpe took the stage with his book 'Death Leaves the Station'. Lesley and Alexander discuss his debut novel and how he adapts the ‘cozy crime’ genre, typically encompassing gradually revealed clues, red herrings, and an eccentric amateur detective. * * * * * * * * * On our last evening at Joondalup Library, Holden Sheppard discussed his book 'Invisible Boys'. Our own Educator Officer, Natalya, and Holden discuss his multi-award-winning novel which speaks to, and for, an experience of homophobia in country towns Tag your friends and family that you shared this captivating evening with!

06.01.2022 We have something exciting to show you very soon! Stay tuned #readwithme

05.01.2022 The shortlist for The Prime Minister's Literary Awards has been announced! We're so excited that WA author and all round superstar, Meg McKinlay's has had her book, 'Catch a falling Star" shortlisted in the Children's Literature category. Well Done Meg! We're thrilled to congratulate all those shortlisted and are waiting in anticipation to find out the winners for this esteemed prize! ... #PMLitAwards #WAauthors #MegMcKinlay #thelitcentre #theliteraturecentre

04.01.2022 Our Australian Storytellers Festival is now in full swing! The presenters are here, our bookshop and venues are ready, and we have a full day of celebrations ahead of us! If you're on your way down, don't forget to have your free tickets ready when you reach our gate. Our Festival is made possible thanks again to the generous support of Lotterywest and Liz & Peter Jones. In WA we’re lucky to have Lotterywest grants, and the COVID-19 Relief Fund, supporting so many community... initiatives thanks to players of Lotterywest games and their hard working retailers. We look forward to a day full of festivities with our authors... Frané Lessac - Books and Art Brenton E Mckenna's Graphic novels, graphic recordings & cartoons Cristy Burne Mark Greenwood - Author James Foley Gavin Aung Than Briony Stewart Jen Banyard - author

03.01.2022 Creative Writing Workshop! The talented staff from the Literature Centre in Freo, visited us to work with the Year 7 Create students on creating authentic characters and dynamic narratives! So much fun! Thank you The Literature Centre

03.01.2022 A Special Thank you! On behalf of the Centre’s Staff and Board we’d like to to say a special thank you and farewell to Lynne Kendrick. Lynne joined the Board in 2012 and was appointed the Chair of the Board in 2016. ... We thank her for her passion and leadership on the Board and appreciate her many years of volunteering at our annual Conference and events, assisting with award submissions and funding opportunities, and superb advocacy of the Centre in every way. We are delighted to welcome Dr Julia Lawrinson as the new Chair of the Board and look forward to working with her.

02.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week, we're proud that the Centre's own Education Officer, Natalya Simon is delivering an indigenous themed exhibition at the Joondalup Libraries. Natalya will be presenting 'Jandamarra' written by Mark Greenwood and illustrated by Terry Denton, created with the full collaboration and approval of the indigenous communities concerned. Happy NAIDOC Week! ... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC Mark Greenwood - Author

01.01.2022 We’d like to introduce Sarah Newton, our new Curator & Program Coordinator. A very warm welcome to the TLC team! We know you will bring so many valuable skills and ideas to the Centre. We can't wait to see what the future holds!