The 2008 Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival features an Artists’ Exhibition of well-known authors and illustrators–Alison Lester and Leigh Hobbs, a light hearted Author Panel discussion and announcement of Short Story Competition winners.
Schedule
Student Sessions
Two days of celebration of all things books and writing. Jam packed with workshops, book talks, performances and more. There will be heaps of top authors, illustrators, playwrights and artists visiting from throughout Australia.
DATE 17-18 July
TIME 9-2pm
BOOKINGS 4969 2059
LOCATION Whitsunday Anglican School, Celeber Drive, North Mackay
ADMISSION $5-$10
Parents & Educators Forum
Author Archie Fusillo, Beyond Skin Deep – stories from the fabric of life is an excellent motivational speaker on issues relating to children’s literacy. This session will appeal to teachers, librarians and parents.
DATE 17 July
TIME 4-6pm
BOOKINGS 4969 2059
LOCATION Whitsunday Anglican School, Celeber Drive, North Mackay
ADMISSION $30
Writers Workshop
Award winning authors of social relevance, Scot Gardner and Tara June Winch will speak about their writing styles, the treatment of real life issues in fiction and character development. ‘Writing on the Edge’ is community-based writers’ workshop suitable for aspiring and seasoned writers from senior school to adult.
DATE 17 July
TIME 4-6pm
BOOKINGS 4969 2059
LOCATION Gordon White Library, Mt Pleasant
ADMISSION $10 per person
Mackay Skin Clinic Literary Dinner
This signature event and celebration of Whitsunday Voices features author Boori Pryor as a most entertaining keynote speaker as well as James Evans from Bell Shakespeare. With pre dinner drinks, a three course gourmet meal by Grinders Corporate Catering and dancing to the Night Owls, this is sure to be a great night!
DATE 18 July
TIME 7pm
BOOKINGS 4961 9777
LOCATION Foyer, Mackay Entertainment Centre
ADMISSION $75 per person
Public Book Signing
Bring your books along for signing by your favourite author. Garth Nix, Alison Lester, Leigh Hobbs, Doug MacLeod and Archie Fusillo will be on hand at the Gordon White Library.
DATE 18 July
TIME 10-12pm
BOOKINGS Not required
LOCATION Gordon White Library, Mt Pleasant
ADMISSION Free entry