Reading Matters 2015 is hitting the road!
May 20, 2015
For the very first time, Reading Matters will be travelling to four states as part of our celebration of young adult fiction. We have been working with fantastic partners to ensure that teens in regional and metropolitan schools around the country have the opportunity to meet YA writers. Over four days, eight writers will speak to teens at sixteen schools in regional South Australia and Victoria, Alice Springs and Brisbane.
We also have a number of public events for YA readers of the ‘old teen’ persuasion to join in the festivities.
But where to find these free, public events?
VICTORIA
Where: Shepparton Library, 41 Marungi St, Shepparton
When: 1 June, 6pm
NY Times best selling and award winning author Laurie Halse Anderson and CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers shortlisted, debut author Clare Atkins in conversation.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Where: Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building, Cnr Kintore Ave and North Terrace, Adelaide
When: 1 June, 6pm
In conversation: Carnegie Medal winning Sally Gardner , black&write winner Jared Thomas, and the Director of the State Library of South Australia, Alan Smith.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Where: Alice Springs Public Library, Cnr Gregory and Leichhardt Tce, Alice Springs
When: 2 June, 6pm
Get ready to get your science fiction on with NY Times bestselling YA writers, Sean Williams and Amie Kaufman.
Be part of the conversation #YAmatters!