Reading Matters

Reading Matters

Professional development

Date

Thursday 30 May 2013, 10:00am - Saturday 1 June 2013, 4:30pm

Bookings

Book now for Reading Matters 2013 and stay in touch with crucial and emerging issues and trends in youth literature.

The 10th annual Reading Matters program features a variety of events with leading YA authors, fresh new voices and youth literature specialists.

Watch out for program schedules, author bios and updates early in 2013.

Reading Matters is presented by the Centre for Youth Literature.

Companion card accepted at State Library of Victoria events.

Student day (years 5 to 10)

Thursday 30 May 2013, 10am–2pm
Concurrent sessions at State Library of Victoria and RMIT
Price: $10 students, accompanying adults free

Meet popular international and Australian authors, including debut authors you'll fall in love with. Two simultaneous sessions will be held. Registered attendees can choose their preferred session when the program is released in early 2013.

Unconference

Thursday 30 May 2013, 11am–5pm
State Library of Victoria
Free event

Would you like to offer better services and support to your young adult library users? Talk all matters YA, learn something new and share your ideas at this unconference for librarians and interested youth literature professionals.

Conference reception

Thursday 30 May 2013, 6–8pm
State Library of Victoria
Price: free for Conference delegates, $35 for Unconference delegates

This evening event is exclusive to unconference and conference attendees.

Conference

Friday 31 May, 8.30am–5.30pm and Saturday 1 June 2013, 8.30am–4.30pm
Storey Hall, RMIT
Price: $450

Attend this two-day conference for industry professionals and YA enthusiasts. Hear from popular international and Australian authors as well as up-and-coming names to watch out for. Learn about current and emerging trends in YA and seize the opportunity to network with guest authors and attendees.