Write Fest (hosted by Gympie Regional Library)
Calling all writers!! Gympie Regional Libraries are giving our children a wonderful opportunity to be a part of an online writers festival. This is a great opportunity which can be accessed at home. Have a look at the information below to see how to register for this great event.
Our online WriteFest 2020 events are filling fast and we have two great authors organising online presentations for school groups.
WriteFest 2020: For Schools - Author Talk with Felice Arena: Friday 4 September 2020 10am – 11am Book Online
Felice Arena is one of Australia's best-loved children's writers. He is the author and creator of many popular and award-winning children's books for all ages, including the acclaimed historical adventures The Boy and the Spy, Fearless Frederic and The Great Escape, the bestselling Specky Magee books and the popular Andy Roid and Sporty Kids series. This event will be streamed though a private link on YouTube and is brought to you as part of Gympie Regional Libraries WriteFest 2020 which is proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank Gympie.
WriteFest 2020: For Schools - Author Talk with Tristan Bancks: Friday 4 September 2020 1pm – 2pm Book Online
Author Tristan Bancks join us for a fascinating look into his new books as well as his writing journey.
Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention and the Tom Weekly series. Two Wolves won Honour Book in the 2015 CBCA Book of the Year Awards and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. The Fall was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. Tristan’s books have also been recognised in multiple children’s choice awards. Tristan is a writer-ambassador for literacy charity Room to Read. He is currently working with producers to develop several of his books for the screen. He’s excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create
This is an online program which will be hosted with Zoom and is brought to you as part of Gympie Regional Libraries WriteFest 2020 which is proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank Gympie.