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Festival Launch Wednesday 14 July 6.30pm – 8.30pm Opening night of this literature festival will feature a light-hearted Authors’ Panel including Jackie French, Tristan Bancks, Deb Abela and John Danalis, the screening of LITVIDS entries and an announcement of the Whitsunday Voices Short Story Competition winners. Kindly sponsored by Mackay Skin Clinic, this event is free. For more information or to make a booking, contact Ellen Reiner on 4969 2018 or visit www.whitsundayvoices.com.au.
This two-day celebration of all things books and writing will be jam-packed with workshops, book talks, performances and more. There will be heaps of top authors, illustrators, poets and artists visiting from throughout Australia. Session are $6 and workshops $12. For bookings or details contact 4969 2059 or visit www.whitsundayvoices.com.au.
This session will interest teachers, librarians and parents and is a must for those looking for unique ways to engage and challenge students in reading and writing. Prolific author and literacy advocate Jackie French will share her personal perspective and writer’s expertise. This event is kindly sponsored by Rio Tinto/Hail Creek Mine and bookings are required. Tickets are $35 and include light refreshments. For more information and bookings contact Julie French on 4969 2059 or visit www.whitsundayvoices.com.au.
Public Book Signing > Saturday 17 July 10am – 12pm This book signing, featuring Jackie French, Michael Wagner, Ruben Meerman and Peter FitzSimons will be open to the public at Gordon White Library. Bring your books along and have them signed by your favourite author. This free event is kindly supported by Mackay Regional Council libraries. For information contact 4969 2018 or visit www.whitsundayvoices.com.au.
Jackie French on Gardening Wednesday 14 July > 9.30am Come along and meet Jackie French and hear her speak passionately about gardening. Pick up a copy of your favourite book and have it signed (this event is free).
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