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Romancing the Stars 2016 – Brisbane
Here are all the details for our signature event, Romancing the Stars, in Brisbane! Find out which authors and illustrators are coming, and find out how to book now. Filed under: Friends of Book Links...
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Romancing the Stars 2016 – Sunshine Coast
In breaking news, we are also holding a Romancing the Stars on the Sunshine Coast! Find out which authors and illustrators you can meet, and book now to avoid disappointment. Filed under: Friends of...
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Writing Workshops with Brian Falkner, Peter Carnavas, and James Moloney in 2016
2016 Promises to be one of our best years yet. So far we have three innovative Write Links Writing Workshops planned. Brian Falkner – Introduction to Write Like an Author. Saturday, February 6....
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The Peasant Prince On Stage
As writers of children’s literature, we know that books are magical. But the enchantment factor soars when a children’s book comes to life on stage. The Peasant Prince, written by Li Cunxin and...
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Romancing the Stars updates
We need more bookings for the Brisbane event by this Friday 12th February 2016, so we can let the caterers know how much delicious food to prepare for everyone. Numbers are currently down on last year...
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The Enigmatic Hans Christian Andersen
If Kidlit has a granddaddy, it would have to be Hans Christian Andersen. The second of April is his birthday, a fitting day to mark as International Children’s Book Day, hosted by IBBY (International...
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Jackie French: Dynamo, Dyslexic and Wombat Herder
An Evening with Jackie French Come along on Monday the 30th of May at 6pm as Jackie explains why governments ignore the Power of Story at their peril. We will be celebrating Jackie French’s patronage...
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An evening with Book Links National Patron Jackie French on the Power of Story
Time stood still on Monday, May 30 as Jackie French spoke about why governments ignore the Power of Story at their peril. Jackie spoke of the Power of Story to change lives. Here is a video of Jackie...
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Australian Children’s Laureate Leigh Hobbs presents the Book Links Annual...
Australian Children’s Laureate Leigh Hobbs presented the 2016 Book Links Annual Lecture in Children’s Literature. He spoke to the topic, ‘The mystery of Visual Literacy, and, why isn’t humour...
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Marianne de Pierres’ Write Links Writing Workshop – August 6, 2016
On Saturday 6th of August, Marianne de Pierres will be presenting the next in the Write Links Writing Workshop Series on World Building. Bookings are now open, you can book HERE! Marianne de Pierres...
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The Readers Cup Film – The Children’s Book Council of Australia – QLD Branch
Our friends over at the Children’s Book Council of Australia – QLD Branch have produced a film to tell us all about the Readers Cup. Read on below, and get involved! New film produced to promote...
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BIG news! Sarah Davis Illustration Workshop – Sunday, 28th August
BIG news! Sarah Davis Illustration Workshop – Sunday, 28th August. Please SHARE, your friends will love you for it! The Nuts And Bolts Of Illustration Join award-winning illustrator Sarah Davis...
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Big Lit Quiz – end of year event – Sunday 27th November!
It’s party time! Come and join members of the Children’s Literature Community at our end of year event! End of Year party for the Kids Lit community with a literature quiz based on children’s...
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Book links QLD Big Lit Quiz End of Year Event Report
Book links QLD Big Lit Quiz End of Year Event Report by Dimity Powell November 2016 Click to view slideshow. Apart from some scintillating company and a mouth-watering repass of cold meats, salads,...
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Book Links Event News for 2017! Renew your membership now to be a part of our...
Happy New Year! We hope you had a fantastic Festive Season with family and friends! 2017 is looking to be a stellar year for Book Links, our members, our friends, and children all over the place....
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Book Links & StoryArts present an exciting Writing Competition for children...
Write a story based on the 2017 Book Week theme Escape to Everywhere Competitions for 10-12 and 13-14 year olds Do you like writing stories? Enter the Book Links Writing Competition! Winners will be...
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Winner of the 2017 ‘Escape’ Young Writers Competition
An online writing workshop with Jack Heath was held on the 6th of June and delivered with the support of the Brisbane School of Distance Education. The workshop focussed on the CBCA Children’s Book...
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Book Links’ AGM and Think Tank on the Queensland Children’s Literature Centre
The 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday the 14th of October at the State Library of Queensland, Southbank at the Queensland Writers Centre meeting room. (Level 2 near the reference...
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Nominations for Book Links AGM
Nominations for the management committee have now closed. We have received the following nominations: President Yvonne Mes nominated by Jenny Stubbs seconded by Andrew King Vice President Jenny Stubbs...
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Think Tank Inspires
The Think Tank held on Saturday the 14th of October was attended by a group of passionate members who shared their ideas on how to move the reality of a physical Literature Centre for Children and...
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