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All That Impossible Space Launch Event

All That Impossible Space Launch Event

Join ANNA MORGAN for the launch of her debut YA novel, ALL THAT IMPOSSIBLE SPACE. There will be cheese, win and cake by the extraordinary…

Kindred – 12 Queer LoveOzYA Stories at SWF

Kindred – 12 Queer LoveOzYA Stories at SWF

Join some of Australia’s most exciting established and up-and-coming LGBTQ+ writers for the launch of Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories, a groundbreaking collection of inclusive…

Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories Coming Out Party

Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories Coming Out Party

Join us in celebrating the launch of Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories, the highly anticipated collection of new Australian LGBTQ+ fiction for young adult readers!…

Online Feedback: Children’s Books with Aleesah Darlison

Online Feedback: Children’s Books with Aleesah Darlison

In this online program, award-winning author Aleesah Darlison will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months. You’ve written…

Down the Rabbit-hole! Writing for Children with Lisa Shanahan

Down the Rabbit-hole! Writing for Children with Lisa Shanahan

Many people long to write for children because they have compelling memories of the way a particular encounter with a children’s book illuminated their whole…

Meet The Author: Jessica Townsend

Meet The Author: Jessica Townsend

We’d love you to join us for a fabulous meet the author evening with Jessica Townsend as she launches the second book in the Nevermoor…

Author Talk: Nevo Zisin

Author Talk: Nevo Zisin

Author Talk: Nevo Zisin Ages 13 – Adult Come listen to inspirational speaker and writer Nevo Zisin talk about body image, gender roles, the power…

Afternoon Tea with Jaclyn Moriarty

Afternoon Tea with Jaclyn Moriarty

‘I was taken by Whisperers at 2pm, so I never pulled the lever for the laundry chute. That’s what bothered me most. This is way…

Read Like a Girl – Jessica Townsend Wundersmith Launch

Read Like a Girl – Jessica Townsend Wundersmith Launch

Hachette Australia, in conjunction with St Rita’s College and Riverbend Books present Jessica Townsend and the Queensland launch of Wundersmith.