Meetings:

Book Links meetings are held online via ZOOM, generally the Monday evening before the monthly Write Links meetings.
Email the secretary@booklinks.org.au for dates if you are interested in getting involved.

Write Links meetings are generally held on the first Saturday of the month at the State Library of Qld and online. Venues and dates can vary.

The meeting structure is generally:
● 1:00 pm – Networking
● 2:00 pm – Topic of interest or professional development
● 3.00-5.00 – Critique groups

Workshop meetings are also scattered throughout the year and on those days sessions can begin earlier.
Sometime there is a fee to attend to cover presenter fees.

The next Write Links meeting will be Saturday 3 May in the  Queensland Writers Centre on Level 2 from 1:00pm

The next Book Links meeting will be via ZOOM on Monday 28 April 2025 – Book Links meeting 6pm via zoom. If you wish to join in, please email info@booklinks.org.au for a link.

 

The May Write Links meeting will be held in the Queensland Writers Centre on Level 2

1:00pm – Topic: The Business of Writing – Info on school visits/ promotion/ book sellers and more.

2:00pm – Networking.

3:00pm Critique Groups.

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Please ensure your Book Links membership is up to date before attending any face-to-face meetings. Staying current with your membership helps ensure smooth participation in all activities, access to resources, and compliance with organisational guidelines. It also pays the rent and insurance!

Face-to-face meetings are exclusive to paid members only. However, new book creators are welcome to attend two free trial sessions (excluding paid workshops).

Write Links now has its own Facebook page! This public page is where you can stay updated on upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities specifically for children’s book creators.

In addition to our public page, we also have a private Facebook group exclusively for paid Book Links members. This group offers a more intimate space for discussions, networking, and member-only resources.

 

2025 Book Links Exhibition: StoryArt

Date: From Friday 4 April – opening night 5pm until Sunday 13 April 2025. Note: road closures 13 April from 9am – 1pm.
Venue: Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane
Time: Open Daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm except 13 April – 1.30 – 3.00.

 

This annual event showcases local artist-illustrators whose work includes creating beautiful books for children. The participants will have illustrations, models and other art on display.

Niña Nill, Terry Whidborne, Clare McFadden, Blithe Fielden, Hélène Magisson, Brent Wilson and Sue Wright will have illustrations and models on display and for sale. Books for sale.

Find out more about the artists.

 

 

 

Join James Foley (Secret Agent Mole) and Rebecca Timmis (Jawsome) in conversation with Brent Wilson (Frog, Log and Dave) as they discuss all things graphic novels. From the words to the art and all the things in between, this creative trio will do a deep dive into the ‘comic books’ sometimes underappreciated in the world of literature.

 

Wednesday 14 May – Book Links Narelle Oliver Lecture booking link – St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School with Sally Rippin and Lara Cain Gray.  Winner of the short story competition announced. Visit the 2025 page for more information

 

 

Upcoming Events:

Special dates to mark in your diary for 2025 are:

Book Links organised meetings and events Term 2

5 – 13 April – StoryArt Exhibition at the Richard Randall Studio Mt Coot-tha Gardes.

Monday 28 April – Book Links meeting 6pm – ZOOM

Saturday 3 May – Write Links 11:00 – 5:00pm Qld Writers Centre, Level 2 State Library of Qld

Friday 9 May – Graphic Novels Panel event with James Foley, Brent Wilson and more @ SLQ Meeting Room 1B. Book Links.

Wednesday 14 May – Book Links Narelle Oliver Lecture – St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School with Sally Rippin and Lara Cain Gray.  Winner of the short story competition announced.

 

Other key dates to note for 2025

9-10 October – Wordplay as part of Brisbane Writers Festival at The Brisbane Powerhouse

Friday 31 October – Future Libraries Conference (QSLA) Book Links at their Trade Fair.

Are you or your family a Book Links member yet? Members receive generous discounts to events!
Join via Trybooking for 2024.