The Narelle Oliver lecture was established in 2015 to raise the profile and value of children’s literature, to stimulate discussion and disseminate the results of current research on children’s literature.

In 2017 the lecture changed its name from the Book Links lecture in Children’s Literature to the Narelle Oliver Lecture in the memory of Narelle Oliver, her impact on Children’s Literature within Queensland as well as a being a founding member of Book Links.

The guest speaker for the 2022 lecture was Dr Robyn Sheahan-Bright. The lecture was held on Thursday 26 May 2022 at St Aidan’s Girls’ School, Corinda.  The topic of the lecture is A is for Activism. Here is a link to the book list from this event. Read more about the 2022 Narelle Oliver Lecture here.

The Narelle Oliver lecture was established in 2015 to raise the profile and value of children’s literature, to stimulate discussion and disseminate the results of current research on children’s literature.

In 2017 the lecture changed its name from the Book Links lecture in Children’s Literature to the Narelle Oliver Lecture in the memory of Narelle Oliver, her impact on Children’s Literature within Queensland as well as a being a founding member of Book Links.

We are pleased to announce that the guest speaker for the 2023 lecture will be Australian Children’s Laureate, Gabrielle Wang.

Walking in another’s shoes, seeing through their eyes, feeling their emotions, their fears and joys – only a book has the power to do that.
Gabrielle will talk about how her childhood has led her to the 4 things she is passionate about – Imagination, art, school libraries and diversity in children’s literature.

This lecture will be held on Thursday 23 May 2023 at St Aidan’s Girls’ School, Corinda.

Read more about the upcoming 2023 Narelle Oliver Lecture