Reading Matters 2009 update
Reading Matters
Reading Matters, organised by the Centre for Youth Literature, is Australia’s leading youth literature event for both professionals and young people. This biennial conference brings together leading Australian and international writers, commentators and performers to explore current issues and ideas in youth literature. It features a dynamic program of readings, discussion and performances.
Reading Matters 2009 will take place from 28 to 30 May at the State Library of Victoria and Storey Hall, RMIT. It offers an outstanding roster of international and Australian writers, including:
- Tim Flannery, Isobelle Carmody (Australia)
- MT Anderson, John Green, pictured (USA)
- Mal Peet, Cathy Cassidy (UK)
- Bernard Beckett (New Zealand)
- Australian writers Anthony Eaton, Libby Gleeson, Alison Goodman, Armin Greder, James Roy and more.
For professionals
The Reading Matters conference, featuring passionate discussions about youth literature, is on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May.
Cost: $350/$380 (Booktalkers subscribers/non-subscribers)
For school groups
Youth Day on Thursday 28 May includes panels and workshops for primary and secondary school students.
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:52 pm
[...] Youth Literature is offering a great lineup for its 2009 conference, Reading Matters. Details are here but just to whet your appetite, think John Green and M.T. Anderson from the USA, Cathy Cassidy and [...]