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7 - 1 1 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6
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State Library of Queensland
The Zoo is back! Families with children aged 3-8 can immerse themselves in the interactive world of Katherine Battersby’s new book Little Wing.
Explore Little Wing’s desert island and help him discover his place in the world.
While you’re at the Zoo, be sure to share a book with your child at Marion’s Corner. This special spot honours the legacy of our loyal audience member Marion Taylor, who dearly loved to share her passion for literature, reading and ideas with her children and grandchildren.
David Levithan and Meg Rosoff headline another stellar LoveYA! line up. If you love YA Fiction don’t miss engaging with these two genre superstars along with Justine Larbalestier, Lee Battersby, Mark Smith and more.
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Marion’s Corner
Love YA!
Zoo
F R E E
F R E E
7 – 11 SEPT
10AM – 4PM
State Library of
Queensland
10 SEPT
12PM – 5PM
Brisbane Square
Library
S P E C I A L T H A N K S
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (QLD)
Department of Education and Training
Queensland Writers Centre
Word Play is proudly presented by our
Education and Principal Partner
No backpacks! A cloakroom is available for lunch boxes
only. All school bags must be left on the
bus. BWF is not responsible for any loss
or damage to bags brought onsite.
All students will receive a tote bag at the
event to carry their personal belongings.
What’s for lunch? Students are allocated an hour break for
lunch. Students are encouraged to bring
their own food and drinks. Bubblers are
located onsite for water bottle refills.
Food and drinks may be purchased
from The Library Café, but cannot be
consumed within the State Library
of Queensland.
Book signings Students will have the opportunity to
meet the writers after each session and
have their books signed.
Buying books Students are able to purchase their
favourite Festival titles onsite at the
Library Shop.
Selected Word Play books can be pre-
purchased online at shop.slq.qld.gov.au
from mid-August for collection on the day.
Call the Library Shop on 07 3840 7576 if
you have any questions about pre-ordering.
Photography Festival photographers will be onsite
throughout Word Play to capture
proceedings. These photos may be used
in BWF marketing material. The purchase
of a ticket implies permission to use
photos taken for these purposes. Please
contact BWF if you have any questions.
Need help? Volunteers in Festival t-shirts will be able
to assist with any queries during your visit.
The importance of books in many people’s
lives cannot be underrated. Many of us
have a deep, emotional connection to at
least one, if not many of the stories that we
have engaged with over the years.
Often these connections are fostered in
childhood. They certainly were for me.
Books helped me figure out who I was
and my place in the world. When little else
made sense I found myself belonging in
the worlds of the books that I read as a
young person.
In 2016, Word Play will open young hearts
and minds to a world of inspiration and
imagination, where they too may begin
to find their own sense of self.
Getting to the Festival
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is a 5-10 minute walk away.
Many schools choose to book
a chartered bus, and there is a
temporary bus set-down space at
Stanley Place. Alternatively, the
Cultural Centre busway station
is a 5-10 minute walk away.
There is a temporary set-down
space at Stanley Place. Paid
parking is available throughout
the Cultural Precinct, and some
street parking is available in
surrounding streets.
Word Play is held in Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct on Stanley Place, South Brisbane. The site is easily accessible by public transport.
Welcome to Word Play 2016, Queensland’s
favourite literary program for young people
running from 7 – 9 September.
Part of the Brisbane Writers Festival,
Word Play is presented annually as a
prelude to the main festival, drawing
in students from Prep to Year 12 and
offering a diverse range of literary events.
Last year, 14,384 people joined in 60
sessions for Word Play, with more than
3,000 online participants connecting young
readers, writers, publishers, illustrators and
storytellers across the state.
This year Queensland’s children’s writer
and illustrator Katherine Battersby’s
forthcoming book Little Wing will come
to life during the festival as part of
Alphabet Zoo, the annual immersive and
interactive playscape for ages 3 – 8.
Word Play also welcomes Brisbane
writer Samantha Wheeler, whose new
book Mister Cassowary is set in Mission
Beach and highlights the plight of
endangered cassowaries in the wild.
My Government supports the Brisbane
Writers Festival to present Word Play as
a wonderful pathway for young people
that instills a lifelong love of reading and
writing, and grows the creative minds of
our future.
A bit about the
Artists
J U L I E B E V E R I D G E
B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L
Word Play is proudly presented by our Education
and Principal Partner The University of Queensland
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Festival for Young Readers, Storytellers and Illustrators Grades Prep – 12
bwf.org.au
Attending Word Play
A message from...
Word Play is proudly presented by
David Astle
David Astle is a full-time word nerd.
Many know him as the dictionary man
on Letters and Numbers. Or just as
DA, the devious crossword-setter in
the Sydney Morning Herald and The
Age. Between puzzles, he’s written
half a dozen wordy-nerdy books,
including Riddledom, Cluetopia
and Puzzled.
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
2015 Queensland Young Australian
of the Year, Yassmin Abdel-Magied
is a mechanical engineer, social
advocate, writer and petrol head.
Her first book, Yassmin’s Story, was
published this year and is a memoir
sharing a different perspective about
growing up in Australia.
Tristan Bancks
Tristan Bancks is a children’s and
teen author with a background
in acting and filmmaking. His
books and short films have won
several awards, and he’s recently
released a weird-funny-gross
collection of semi-autobiographical
stories called My Life & Other
Exploding Chickens.
Lance Balchin
Lance Balchin comes from a mixed
background of art, fashion and
skateboard photography. He holds
a Masters in Arts and has also
recently been admitted to practice
law, but spends most of his time in
front of a computer using digital
tools in both portrait photography
and illustration.
Christopher Currie
Christopher Currie is a writer and
bookseller from Brisbane, whose
fiction has appeared in anthologies
and journals internationally. His
first book, for adults, The Ottoman
Motel, was shortlisted for the
Commonwealth Book Prize and the
Queensland Literary Awards. Clancy
of the Undertow is his first novel for
young adults.
Maxine Beneba Clarke
Maxine Beneba Clarke is author
of the poetry collection Carrying
The World, the memoir The Hate
Race and the short fiction collection
Foreign Soil, which won major
awards. Her children’s picture
book, The Patchwork Bike, will be
published late 2016.
Melina Marchetta
Melina Marchetta’s novels have
been published in 20 countries.
She has won the Children’s Book
Council Award twice, the US Printz
Award, has been longlisted for the
Miles Franklin Award, shortlisted
for the inaugral 2015 Sara Douglass
Book Series Award and won various
awards for the screenplay adaptation
of her novel Looking for Alibrandi.
David Levithan
David Levithan is an award-winning
and New York Times bestselling
author of YA books, including Every
Day, How They Met, Two Boys
Kissing, You Know Me Well (with
Nina LaCour) and Will Grayson, Will
Grayson (with John Green). He lives
in New Jersey, editing and publishing
other people’s books in New York.
Katherine Battersby
Katherine Battersby is the critically
acclaimed children’s author
and illustrator of Squish Rabbit,
published in Australia, the USA
and China. Her picture books have
been shortlisted and awarded in
international awards. She grew up
by the North Queensland beach and
currently divides her time between
Brisbane and Canada.
Lee Battersby
Lee Battersby is the author of the
novels Magrit, The Corpse-Rat
King and Marching Dead. He has
over 70 short stories published
internationally, and a published
collection, Through Soft Air. He’s
obsessed with Lego, Nottingham
Forest Football Club, dinosaurs
and Daleks.
Michael Gerard Bauer
Michael Gerard Bauer is one of
Australia’s best loved children’s
authors. Many of his award-winning
publications for younger readers,
including the Eric Vale series, are
fully illustrated by his young
film-maker son, Joe Bauer.
A bit about the
Artists –
bwf.org.au
Ted Prior
Ted Prior previously worked as a
police officer and an art teacher.
He also worked in children’s TV
and animation. In 1979 he started
his Grug series of children’s
picture books.
Samantha Wheeler
Samantha worked with farmers and
taught science before turning to
writing in 2011. Packed with animals
and adventure, her children’s books
include Smooch & Rose (shortlisted
for the Queensland Literary
Awards), Spud & Charli and Mister
Cassowary. Samantha hopes her
stories will inspire everyone to make
a difference.
Jaclyn Moriarty
Jaclyn Moriarty writes YA novels,
including the internationally best-
selling Feeling Sorry for Celia,
Finding Cassie Crazy and the
Colours of Madeleine trilogy. The
first book in that trilogy, A Corner of
White, and the second, The Cracks
in the Kingdom, have won significant
awards. The finale, A Tangle of Gold,
was recently released.
Mark Smith
Mark Smith lives on Victoria’s
Surf Coast where he writes and
runs outdoor education programs
for young adults. His writing has
won a number of awards and
has appeared in Best Australian
Stories, Review of Australian Fiction
and The Big Issue. The Road to
Winter is his first book.
Meg Rosoff
Meg Rosoff ’s debut novel, How
I Live Now, garnered the sort of
rave acclaim most writers only
ever dream of. She has gone on
to write several award-winning
books for teenagers including
Just in Case, What I Was and The
Bride’s Farewell. Rebecca Sparrow
Over the past two decades Rebecca
Sparrow has been a travel writer,
a magazine editor, a newspaper
columnist, a tv scriptwriter and a
novelist. Her most recent work is a
non-fiction book for teenage girls,
Ask Me Anything (heartfelt answers
to 65 anonymous questions from
teenage girls).
A N N A S T A C I A P A L A S Z C Z U K
P R E M I E R A N D M I N I S T E R F O R T H E A R T S
I N F O R M A T I O N F O R
P A R E N T S A N D T E A C H E R S
F O R F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N P L E A S E V I S I T B W F . O R G . A U
JS.
SS.
W P 1 7
W P 1 8
W P 1 9
W P 3 8
Yassmin’s Story Y A S S M I N A B D E L - M A G I E D
Turn the embarrassing and awkward moments in your life into the best
stories! Yassmin will show you a way to find empowerment through
storytelling - and an excuse to take yourself out of your comfort zone to
find that awesome adventure to tell people about.
UP.
W P 0 4
W P 2 2
W P 2 3
W P 3 9
Wordburger D A V I D A S T L E
David Astle will whip up a storm of riddles, puzzles, quizzes and lateral-
thinking games, all designed to start young minds whirring. He may even
share some cryptic crossword tips, revealing the tricks and traps for
young players. A fun and challenging session that promises to get kids
thinking, talking and laughing about language.
UP.
JS.
W P 0 2
W P 0 7
W P 0 8
W P 3 0
Mechanica: A Beginner’s Field Guide L A N C E B A L C H I N
If the world’s animals became extinct and mechanical animals took
their place, what do you think they would look like? Author and
illustrator Lance Balchin will talk about imagined technology and take
you through his process for constructing the amazing robotic animal
world of Mechanica.
UP.
W P 2 6
W P 2 9
W P 3 3
W P 3 6
W P 4 8
Inspiration, Imagination & Exploding Chickens T R I S T A N B A N C K S
Help Tristan Bancks brainstorm a story for the next My Life book and
hear how his own crazy life inspired stories in My Life & Other Exploding
Chickens. Discover the secrets behind the writing of Two Wolves and
how he uses images, music, video, games and nature in this fast-paced,
interactive and super-fun session.
UP.
W P 0 1
W P 2 8
W P 4 1
W P 5 1
Let’s Get Spooky L E E B A T T E R S B Y
How do you write creepy and fantastic stories? Author of Magrit, Lee
Battersby will teach writing exercises for kids to experiment and explore
the unusual. Keep the lights on for a spooky session revealing the secrets
of what’s behind that bump in the night.
LP.
W P 1 0
W P 1 2
W P 1 4
Little Characters with Big Hearts K A T H E R I N E B A T T E R S B Y
Join Katherine Battersby for a fun, engaging session as she reveals where
her stories come from and how she creates characters. Her book Little
Wing and the Squish Rabbit series are quirky stories full of heart that
explore identity, belonging, friendship and fears. Her live illustrations will
inspire kids’ inner artist.
JS.
W P 0 3
W P 0 9
W P 3 1
W P 4 7
W P 5 7
Raise Your Voice M A X I N E B E N E B A C L A R K E
Learn how to step out and use your own life as writing inspiration. Every
voice matters, and you shouldn’t be afraid to be heard. Maxine Beneba
Clarke opens up in her soon-to-be-released memoir, The Hate Race, to
explore the serious issue of racism and bring her truth to life.
JS.
SS.
W P 1 6
W P 2 1
W P 4 3
W P 5 5
Clancy of the Undertow C H R I S T O P H E R C U R R I E
In a dead-end town like Barwen a girl has only got to be a little different
to feel like a freak. And Clancy, a typical sixteen-year-old misfit with a
moderately dysfunctional family, a genuine interest in Nature Club and a
major crush on the local hot girl, is packing a capital F. Meet Christopher
Currie and be introduced to Clancy who has one summer to figure out
who the hell she is.
JS.
W P 4 6
W P 5 3
W P 5 9
Don’t Call Me Maggles! M I C H A E L G E R A R D B A U E R
If you thought Ishmael Leseur had problems, wait ‘til Michael Gerard Bauer
introduces you to Maggie Butt. Maggie, the narrator of The Pain, My Mother,
Sir Tiffy, Cyber Boy and Me is 15 and trying to get her life on track after her
parents divorce by setting herself three goals. But with only two months to
go until the end of the year and mum’s new boyfriend, The Pain, arriving on
the scene, Maggie’s life is about to go from bad to sooooooo much worse.
SS.
W P 3 7
W P 4 0
You Know Me Well D A V I D L E V I T H A N
A freeform discussion of life, love and young adult literature with
bestselling author of Every Day and Another Day, David Levithan.
SS.
W P 5 0
In Conversation with Melina Marchetta M E L I N A M A R C H E T T A
Come and be part of the conversation with Melina Marchetta, award
winning author of books such as Looking for Alibrandi and The Piper’s
Son, as she talks about the craft of writing.
SS.
W P 0 6
W P 2 4
W P 2 7
W P 4 9
Imagination, Colours and The Unlikely Origins of Ideas J A C Y L N M O R I A R T Y
A Tangle of Gold, the finale of Jaclyn Moriarty’s YA fantasy trilogy Colours
of Madeline, was released in March. Colour storms plague the Kingdom
of Cello, a world linked to ours by ancient cracks, while the search is on
for missing loved ones. Join Jaclyn as she shares the secrets behind her
vivid imagination.
LP.
W P 1 1
W P 1 3
W P 1 5
Grug T E D P R I O R
Come and meet Ted Prior, the author behind the Australian children’s
book series Grug, as he talks about the ideas, adventures and illustrations
that bring Grug to life. You may also catch a glimpse of Grug while you’re
there – so keep an eye out!
SS.
W P 0 5
W P 2 5
W P 3 2
Stories About How We Live and How to Write M E G R O S O F F
Meg Rosoff’s books unravel the stories that we live by and challenge us
to think in new ways about how we live our life. Come learn how to live in
a way that challenges how you write by acclaimed young adult author of
How I Live Now, There is No Dog and Picture Me Gone.
JS.
SS.
W P 2 0
W P 4 4
W P 5 4
W P 6 0
The Road To Winter M A R K S M I T H
Mark Smith wanted to write a captivating YA book dealing with conflict,
loyalty and the treatment of asylum seekers. Learn how to tell stories
that are read in one sitting, craft unforgettable characters and hear more
about his debut novel The Road to Winter.
SS.
W P 3 4
W P 3 5
W P 4 2
Ask Me Anything R E B E C C A S P A R R O W
Rebecca Sparrow has been collecting anonymous questions from
teenage girls, which she went on to answer - one by one - in her book,
Ask Me Anything. In this session, Rebecca will talk about the number one
topic that came up: how to choose the right friends who will stick by you
and bring out your best. She’ll also be talking about resilience and the
importance of asking yourself the question, ‘What do I stand for?’
UP.
W P 4 5
W P 5 2
W P 5 6
W P 5 8
Mister Cassowary and Other Animals S A M A N T H A W H E E L E R
Samantha Wheeler narrowly escapes a terrifying attack by a cassowary
to bring to you her experiences of writing stories with wild Australian
animals. Close encounters with both feathered and furry friends have
led to inspiring stories that reveal animals’ inner lives and encourage the
budding environmentalist in us all.
Lower PrimaryP R E P – G R A D E 3
Upper PrimaryG R A D E S 4 – 6
Junior SecondaryG R A D E S 7 – 9
Senior SecondaryG R A D E S 1 0 – 1 2
Wednesday 7 September
9. 4 5 – 1 0. 3 0
W P 1 0
Little Characters with Big HeartsKatherine Battersby
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
W P 0 1
Let’s Get SpookyLee Battersby
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 5
Mister Cassowary and Other AnimalsSamantha Wheeler
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 1 6
Clancy of the UndertowChristopher Currie
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 1 7
Yassmin’s StoryYassmin Abdel-Magied
Cinema A, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 0 5
Stories About How We Live and How to WriteMeg Rosoff
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 4
Ask Me AnythingRebecca Sparrow
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
1 1 .0 0 – 1 1 . 4 5
W P 1 1
GrugTed Prior
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
W P 0 2
Mechanica: A Beginner’s Field GuideLance Balchin
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 2 6
Inspiration, Imagination & Exploding ChickensTristan Bancks
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
W P 1 8
Yassmin’s StoryYassmin Abdel-Magied
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 6
Don’t Call Me Maggles!Michael Gerard Bauer
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 3 5
Ask Me AnythingRebecca Sparrow
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
W P 2 0
The Road to WinterMark Smith
Cinema A, Gallery of Modern Art
1 2 . 4 5 – 1 3 . 3 0
W P 2 9
Inspiration, Imagination & Exploding ChickensTristan Bancks
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
W P 5 2
Mister Cassowary and Other AnimalsSamantha Wheeler
Cinema A, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 0 3
Raise Your VoiceMaxine Beneba Clarke
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 4
The Road to WinterMark Smith
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 2 1
Clancy of the UndertowChristopher Currie
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 0 6
Imagination, Colours and the Unlikely Origins of IdeasJaclyn Moriarty
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
Thursday 8 September
9. 4 5 – 1 0. 3 0
W P 1 2
Little Characters with Big HeartsKatherine Battersby
Kuril Dhagun, State Library of Queensland
W P 0 4
WordburgerDavid Astle
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 2 8
Let’s Get SpookyLee Battersby
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
W P 5 3
Don’t Call Me Maggles!Michael Gerard Bauer
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 3
Clancy of the UndertowChristopher Currie
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 1 9
Yassmin’s StoryYassmin Abdel-Magied
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 7
You Know Me WellDavid Levithan
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
1 1 .0 0 – 1 1 . 4 5
W P 1 3
GrugTed Prior
Kuril Dhagun, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 3
Inspiration, Imagination & Exploding ChickensTristan Bancks
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
W P 5 6
Mister Cassowary and Other AnimalsSamantha Wheeler
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 5 4
The Road to WinterMark Smith
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 0 9
Raise Your Voice Maxine Beneba Clarke
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
W P 2 5
Stories About How We Live and How to WriteMeg Rosoff
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 8
Yassmin’s StoryYassmin Abdel-Magied
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
1 2 . 4 5 – 1 3 . 3 0
W P 2 2
WordburgerDavid Astle
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 6
Inspiration, Imagination & Exploding ChickensTristan Bancks
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 1
Raise Your Voice Maxine Beneba Clarke
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 0 7
Mechanica: A Beginner’s Field GuideLance Balchin
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
W P 2 4
Imagination, Colours and the Unlikely Origins of IdeasJaclyn Moriarty
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 5 5
Clancy of the UndertowChristopher Currie
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
Friday 9 September
9. 4 5 – 1 0. 3 0
W P 1 4
Little Characters with Big HeartsKatherine Battersby
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
W P 2 3
WordburgerDavid Astle
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 5 8
Mister Cassowary and Other AnimalsSamantha Wheeler
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 0 8
Mechanica: A Beginner’s Field GuideLance Balchin
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 7
Raise Your Voice Maxine Beneba Clarke
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 0
You Know Me WellDavid Levithan
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
W P 2 7
Imagination, Colours and the Unlikely Origins of IdeasJaclyn Moriarty
Cinema A, Gallery of Modern Art
1 1 .0 0 – 1 1 . 4 5
W P 1 5
GrugTed Prior
Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 9
WordburgerDavid Astle
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 1
Let’s Get SpookyLee Battersby
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 0
Mechanica: A Beginner’s Field GuideLance Balchin
GOMA Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 5 9
Don’t Call Me Maggles!Michael Gerard Bauer
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 3 2
Stories About How We Live and How to WriteMeg Rosoff
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
W P 5 0
In Conversation with Melina MarchettaMelina Marchetta
Cinema A, Gallery of Modern Art
1 2 . 4 5 – 1 3 . 3 0
W P 4 8
Inspiration, Imagination & Exploding ChickensTristan Bancks
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
W P 5 1
Let’s Get SpookyLee Battersby
Cinema A, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 5 7
Raise Your Voice Maxine Beneba Clarke
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
W P 6 0
The Road to WinterMark Smith
Cinema B, Gallery of Modern Art
W P 4 9
Imagination, Colours and the Unlikely Origins of IdeasJaclyn Moriarty
Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland
W P 4 2
Ask Me AnythingRebecca Sparrow
Maiwar Green, State Library of Queensland
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Online LiteratureFestival
F R E E
Wednesday 7 September
9.30AM – 10.15AMGrug
Ted Prior
10.45AM – 11.30AMWordburger
David Astle
2.00PM – 2.45PMLet’s Get Spooky
Lee Battersby
Thursday 8 September
9.30AM – 10.15AMThe Road to Winter
Mark Smith
10.45AM – 11.30AMMechanica: A Beginner’s Field Guide
Lance Balchin
2.00PM – 2.45PMMister Cassowary and Other Animals
Samantha Wheeler
Friday 9 September
9.30AM – 10.15AMYassmin’s Story
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
10.45AM – 11.30AMInspiration, Imagination & Exploding Chickens
Tristan Bancks
2.00PM – 2.45PMDon’t Call Me Maggles!
Michael Gerard Bauer
What’s On
Word Play tickets are available for purchase by phone on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Word Play tickets sell quickly, so book early to secure a place
for your students or child.
Terms and Conditions
Brisbane Writers Festival reserves the right to alter the program and artists and
to cancel sessions where necessary. No refunds or exchanges are possible once
bookings are complete and payment received unless Brisbane Writers Festival
has cancelled your session. Program details are correct at time of printing.
Each booking includes complimentary entry for one teacher/adult per 5 – 14 students and
two teachers/adults per 15 – 30 students. Please note that there is no allocated seating.
The Online Literature Festival connects Word Play writers with students and
educators in classrooms across Queensland. Sessions are presented by
the Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with eLearning, Department of
Education and Training.
A L L S E S S I O N S A R E F R E E A N D R EG I ST R AT I O N I S ES S E N T I A L .
VI S I T BWF.ORG. AU TO R EGI STE R .
Select your sessions based on the relevant age groups or area of interest for your students or children.
Complete the booking form. You can download it at bwf.org.au.
Email it to [email protected] or call 07 3255 0254 to make a booking.
Check that you have received your booking confirmation within 10 business days.
Payment must be made within 14 days of receiving an invoice by cheque, credit card or electronic transfer.
Tickets on sale Wednesday 25 May
How to make a booking
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Early Bird Discount Price
$7.00 per student/child per session
$18.00 per student/child per day
Standard Ticket Price
$8.00 per student/child per session
$21.00 per student/child per day