Allwrite! Anne Bookman Artistic Directorate (Literature)LITERATURE PROGRAM The Allwrite! committee and the Rural Network welcomes you to Allwrite! 1997. We are proud to offer a rich and exciting program of discussion panels, Meet the Writer and Writers in Conversation sessions in which writers and illustrators talk about their writing, read from their work and answer questions from their work and answer questions from the audience. We are also pleased to include 4 sessions by young people and a varied workshop program.
Allwrite Launch MEET THE AUTHORS Allwrite! tent Monday 24 March Allwrite! tent Tuesday 25 March Allwrite! tent Wednesday 26 March Allwrite! tent Thursday 27 March WRITE OUT! BOOKTALKERS TAKE OVER YOUNG WRITERS’ WORKSHOP OLD NEIGHBOURS, NEW VISIONS STORIES IN THE BOATSHED LOCHEE ANDERSON AWARD THE BUNYIP and THE NIGHT VISIONS OF AUSTRALIA
Allwrite Launch Allwrite! invites you to the launch of Australia’s biggest and boldest literature festival for young people. Enjoy a feast of literary activities, appearances by our international guest, British author Jacqueline Wilson, Aboriginal author and artist Sally Morgan , popular writer Morris Gleitzman, plus all our other invited writers and illustrators. Allwrite! Tent, Capital City March 23 at 2.00pm - 4.00pm Free All ages
MEET THE AUTHORS Sally Morgan Writer and artist Sally Morgan was born in Perth and is descendant of the Palku people of the Pilbara. Her first book, My Place, based on the discovery of the Aboriginality, was a runaway success when published in 1987. Sally has also written the biography of her grandfather, Wanamurraganya: The story of Jack MePhee. Her children’s picture books include Pet Problem, Flying Emu and Hurry Up Oscar! Brownyn Bancroft A descendant of the Bunjalung people of NSW, Bronwyn Bancroft grew up in the small country town of Tenterfield. An artist with an international reputation, Brownyn has also illustrated picture books including Fat and Juicy Place, Stradbroke Dreamtime, The Wheelers, and Dirrangun. Sally and Brownyn recently collaborated on a picture book, Dan’s Grandpa. FEMANTLE ARTS CENTRE PRESS MEET THE AUTHORS Hear Aboriginal authors and artists, Sally Morgan and Brownyn Bancroft, in conversation with Fij Miller of KidsBooks. The Playhouse March 24 at 1.30pm $ 5.00 Duration 60 minutes Ages 8 and up
Allwrite! tent Monday 24 March Gillian Rubinstein & Jacqueline Wilson Hear SA award winning writer, Gillian Rubinstein, (Space Demons, Beyond the Lambyrinth, and Galaxy Arena) talk about writing with celebrated British writer Jacqueline Wilson, whose books include The Story of Tracy Beaker and the Suitcase Kid, both of which were short listed for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Monday 24 March Writers in Conversation 9.30am - 10.30am $ 3.50 Mid-Upper PrimaryWhat’s Love Got To Do With It? Leading Australians writers of young adult fiction, Jenny Pausacker, David Metzenthen and Dyan Blacklock discuss the development of significant relationships in their writing. SCHOLASTIC PANEL DISCUSSION 11.30am - 12.30pn $ 3.50 Secondary
Mem Fox and Morris Gleitzman Renowned SA author, storyteller and educator Mem Fox, (Possum Magic, Wombat Divine, Boo to a Goose and many others) talks to one of Australia’s funniest and most popular children’s writers, Morris Gleitzman, whose books include Misery Guts, Blabber Mouth, Belly Flop, Water Wings and Two Weeks With The Queen. WRITERS IN CONVERSATION 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm $ 3.50 Upper Primary and Lower Secondary
Allwrite! tent Tuesday 25 March Ruth Starke and John Marsden SA writer and reviewer Ruth Starke (Coming Our, Twist in the Tale) discusses writing with one of Australia’s most successful authors, John Marsden whose books include So much to tell you, Letters from the Inside, Tomorrow when the war began and The Third Day, the Frost. WRITERS IN CONVERSATION 9.30am - 10.30 am $ 3.50 Secondary
Allwrite! tent Wednesday 26 March CURLY TALES Richard Tulloch, one of Australia’s leading writers of children’s books, plays and television and brilliant story teller will combine with popular and award winning author illustrator Alison Lester and dynamic performer Michael Mills, to present and hour of songs, stories and pictures. CURLY TALES WITH RICHARD TULLOCH, ALLISON LESTER AND MICHAEL MILLS Wednesday 26 March 9.20am - 10.30am $ 3.50 Junior PrimaryPRIMARY POETS Come and hear Primary schools poets perform their work with popular song writer and singer Michael Mills as the MC. Schools are invited to nominate young performance poets to participate. To register ring Kathy Whitta on 8226 8104 PRIMARY POETS Hosted by Michael Mills 11.30am - 12.30pm $ 2.50 Mid and upper Primary
Allwrite! tent Thursday 27 March YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW Port Youth Theatre Workshop’s Aboriginal Writers’ Group presents a rehearsal reading of their play, ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ written in conjunction with Elizabeth Mansuitti. This project uses the stories and experiences of Aboriginal women whose lives were changed forever when, a children they were removed from their parents and given to foster families in Adelaide. Others remained with their families in the missions. How did they survive? What wisdom have they learnt? What are their dreams for tomorrow? YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW Thursday 27 March 9.30am - 10.30am $ 2.50 Ages 8 and up
WRITE OUT! Allwrite! reaches rural; and isolated area by touring fourteen outstanding writers and illustrators throughout South Australia, 17-26 March 1997. They will conduct workshops, give talks and mix with the community. Terry Denton and Andrew Griffith head south-east to Mount Gambier; Wendy Orr and Paty Marshall-Stace head up the river to Renmark; Duncan Ball and Peter Gouldthorpe visit Yorke Peninsula, Richard Tulloch and Alison Lester go north to Whyalla, Andrea Lemon and John Marsden travel to Port Lincoln, Christine Harris visits Ceduna, John Larkin goes to Port Pirie and Leigh Hobbs and Janeen Brian are off to Bordertown. For further information call Anne Brookman on (08) 8226 8104 This project has been assisted by Commonwealth Government of Australia through the Literature Fund of the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Supported by Random House, Reed for Kids, Hodder Headline, Omnibus Books, Pan Macmillan. MEET THE AUTHOR OR ILLUSTRATOR IN YOUR LOCAL THEATRE Whyalla Meet author Richard Tulloch and illustrator Alison Lester Middleback Theatre, Tues 25 March 10.00am - 11.00am Bookings: Eileen Garde (086) 458022 $ 3.50 Primary Mount Gambier Meet writer Andrew Griffith and illustrator Terry Denton. Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre Thurs. 20 March, 10.00am - 11.00am Bookings: Katherine/ Brownyn 087 238741 or 238740 $ 3.50 Mid-upper Primary Renmark Meet writers Wendy Orr and Paty Marshall -Stace Chaffey Theatre, Tues. 19 March 1.00pm - 2.00pm Bookings: Margaret Marshall 085 865462 $ 3.50 Upper Primary Lower Secondary Bordertown Meet the writer Janeen Brian and writer/illustrator Leigh Hobbs Civic Theatre, Tues 25 March 10.00am - 11.00am Bookings: Marg Dodd 087 521 259 Fax 087 521 192 $ 3.50 Mid-Upper Primary Pt Lincoln Meet writer John Marsden Civic Hall, Mon 24 March 10.00am - 11.00am, 1.00pm - 2.00pm Bookings Thelma Harvey ph (086) 823092 Fax (086) 822566 $ 3.50 Primary and Secondary
BOOKTALKERS TAKE OVER A stimulating, informative and entertaining day for everyone interested in young people’s literature. SA writer Gillian Rubinstein appears in conversation with British writer, Jacqueline Wilson; and writers and illustrators from around the world, including John Marsden, Jenny Pausacker, Alison Lester and Leigh Hobbs as they discuss current issues in children’s literature. The final session is a Publishing Hypothetical, chaired by Morris Gleitzman, in which a panel of unsolicited manuscripts submitted anonymously by some famous Allwrite! authors. Institute Building, State Library Corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, City March 22 at 10.00am - 5.00pm $ 50 inc. morning tea, lunch To register: Ane Brookman (08) 82268104 SA Writers Centre Inc. THE STATE LIBRARY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
YOUNG WRITERS’ WORKSHOPS A great opportunity for aspiring young writers to learn from Allwrite! ‘s guest writers. Schools are asked to nominate up to five young people who are keen to develop their writing skills in the following areas: Song Writing with Andrea rieniets Monday March 24, 9.30am - 12.30pm Creative Writing with Jacqueline Wilson Tuesday 25, 9.30am - 12.30pm Writing for Television with John Thomson and Mark Shirrefs Wednesday 26, 9.30am - 12.30pm Conference Room 2 Southern Offices Festival Centre Ages 14 and up $ 20 per session To register: Anne Brookman (08) 8226 68104
OLD NEIGHBOURS, NEW VISIONS The inaugural conference of The Australian Association for the Academic Study of Children’s Literature will be held at the Luther Seminary, North Adelaide, April 4-6. Registration $80-$100 Contact Dr. M Nimon, Centre for Children’s Literature, University of SA, Magill Campus, St Bernard’s Rd, Magill SA 5072
STORIES IN THE BOATSHED Moses Aaron Regarded as one of Australia’s foremost storytellers, Moses Aaron changes mood, creates atmosphere and spins a world for each of his stories. The Boatshed Theatre, Elder Park April 2 at 9.30am-10.30am, 11.30am-12.30pm Ages 6-8 years April 2 at 1.30pm-12.30pm Ages 8-12 April 3 at 9.30am-10.30am, 11.30am-12.30pm Ages 8-12 April 3 at 1.30pm-2.30pm Ages 12-15 Duration 60 minutes RANDOM HOUSE $ 3.50
LOCHEE ANDERSON AWARD The SA Society of Women Authors presents The Lochee Andison Award March 23, 6.30-7.30 in Blink at the Backstage Bar and Grill
THE BUNYIP and THE NIGHT Exhibition and Activities Venue: Artspace, Adelaide Festival Centre Exhibition: March 21-April 12 The Bunyip and the Night is an exhibition in two parts: 1. The making of the picture book, The Bunyip and the Night 2. What does a Bunyip look like? Examines other images of the Bunyip in literature , stamp design and artworks. BUNYIP WORKSHOPS Children will peruse the exhibition with a quiz sheet, enter a Bunyip Hideout to view a video presentation of The Bunyip and the Night and then join artist Rosella Paletti to make their own bunyip paraphernalia. March 24-26 9.30am-11.00am, 1.00pm-2.30pm 30 children per session Cost $3.00 Mid Primary Bookings: Vivonne Thwaites, Artspace Adelaide Festival Centre ph 08 8216 8850 This exhibition is presented by the Queensland Writers Centre Inc. with the support of Visions Australia, the Commonwealth’s national touring exhibitions grant program which assists with development of touring of cultural exhibitions across Australia.
VISIONS OF AUSTRALIA WESTERN ADELAIDE INSTITUTE LOCAL TALENT, GLOBAL FRONTIERS Festival Theatre Foyer March 20-April 12 at 10.00am-5.00pm (not Sundays) ERA Publications presents a celebration of 25 years of children’s publishing with an exhibition of illustrations from three publications: Deep in a Rain Forest by Gwen Pascoe illustrated by Veronica Jefferis What a Goose by Leone Peguero illustrated by Simone Kennedy Ants with Apple Pie by Amanda Graham illustrated by Tom Jellet 30 children per session Cost $ 2.00 Bookings Ph (08) 8216 8850 logo MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR SESSIONS Veronica Jefferis Deep in the Rainforest April 2 at 9.30am, 10.45am, 12.45pm Mid Primary - Lower Secondary Tom Jellet Ants with Apple Pie April 3 at 9.30am, 10.45am, 12.45pm Lower Primary-Upper Primary, Secondary art students Simone Kennedy What a Goose April 4 at 9.30am, 10.45am, 12.45pm Mid-upper Primary, Secondary art
