Upcoming Events
There are a number of Book Links events coming up in July for both young people and the general public. Young Writers Workshop This is a workshop on writing short stories which can later be entered into the Story Links short story
Bruce Pascoe delivers the 2019 Narelle Oliver Lecture
With both auditorium 1 and 2 of the State Library of Queensland filled, this was the most well-attended Lecture of Children’s Literature, featuring Australian Aboriginal author, Bruce Pascoe who is an accomplished writer, editor, publisher and anthologist. He has Bunurong
Romancing the Stars – Gold Coast
We have a fabulous line-up for this Gold Coast event on Friday 17 June. Don't miss out. Book Now! Book Links and Somerset Storyfest invite you to join us on Friday evening 14 June to discover what books our local authors
Book Links Mentorship
Book Links is offering a mentorship open to Book Links members. Applicants are invited to submit a synopsis and the first two chapters or first 6000 words, of a work of fiction for either junior or YA readers, or 2
Kat Apel Workshop
POETRY VERSES PROSE With Kathryn Apel Learn how writing in verse develops writing muscle and sparks creativity. If you’re interested in poetry – or intimidated – this workshop will equip you with a variety of simple techniques to build writing muscle and spark
Caroline Magerl to Run Workshop
Author and illustrator Caroline Magerl will be running the next Write Links workshop on Saturday 4 May from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at State Library of Queensland before the Write Links people meet to network and critique. We are fortunate to
Young Writer and Illustrator Workshops
Book Links has been offering young writers and illustrators an opportunity to learn new skills through a series of workshops in 2019. Our first workshop had fifteen young illustrators working with Katrin Dreiling on Sunday 17 March. They took away
Talking Ideas: The Narelle Oliver Lecture
We are pleased to announce that guest speaker for the fourth Narelle Oliver Lecture - Book Links Annual Lecture in Children’s Literature will be indigenous writer Bruce Pascoe. This year it will be presented in partnership with Talking Ideas, a
Romancing the Stars in March
The month of March is the time to get ready to speed date the authors. The first event is on the Sunshine Coast in collaboration with Voices on the Coast on Friday 8 March. The aim is to meet 18
Big Kids Lit Quiz raises funds for IBBY
Congratulations Big Kids Lit Quizzers! Thank you. You have helped raise $500 for IBBY. So much fun and frivolity was had last year that this end of year’s luncheon numbers increased from 24 to 40. Yahoo to you Kids Literature supporters! As