Author talks, panel discussions, workshops, spoken

word, conversations, trivia, storytimes, book launches

Featuring William McInnes, Clementine Ford,

Michael Panckridge, Stereo Stories, Kate Larsen,

Cate Kennedy, Charles Hall

& much more!

The Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival encourages a love of writing and literature, celebrates diversity and creativity and promotes lifelong learning. We are delighted to present this year’s Festival program, which includes panel discussions, interviews, workshops, storytelling and more.

There is no cost to attend festival events.

For bookings Visit: brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/writersfestival Email: writersfestival@brimbank.vic.gov.au Telephone: 9429 4181 Program correct at time of printing.

Pop-Up Library Swap, share and discover! Catch the pop-up libraries appearing at Delahey Community Centre and Sunshine Arts Spaces for the duration of the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival.

Delahey Community Centre 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey

Sunshine Art Spaces 2 City Place, Sunshine

An Evening with William McInnesThursday 3 September, 6.30-8.30pm 6.30pm Live music, food and drinks 7-8pm William McInnes In Conversation

William McInnes is a highly acclaimed actor and one of Australia’s most popular writers. He is the author of eight books, including Worse Things Happen at Sea, awarded the 2012 Indie Non Fiction Book of the Year. His latest book, Holidays, was published in November 2014. William will be in conversation with Bruno Lettieri, of Rotunda in the West.

VU Conference Centre 460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine Bookings essential

This event is the official launch of the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival. $500 Bolinda Audio prize pack to be won on the night!

Zen Calligraphy WorkshopSaturday 5 September, 2-3pm

Phung Diep will share his talent and love for calligraphy in this special demonstration of his work. Please note this session will be in Vietnamese. Light refreshments provided.

St Albans Library71A Alfrieda Street, St AlbansBookings essential

Panel DiscussionComing of AgeSaturday 5 September, 2-3pm

Coming of Age is a collection of fascinating, funny and touching stories from twelve writers on growing up as young Muslims in Australia. Join contributors Demet Divaroren, Tasneem Chopra and Irfan Yusuf to discuss the theme of dual identities. Hosted by Kate Larsen, Director of Writers Victoria.

Sydenham Library 1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes Bookings essential

Comic Club ExhibitionFriday 4 September, 5.30-6.30pm

Join us for the launch of Sydenham Comic Club Volume 2. Check out the Comic Club’s second collection of comics and first collection of animations! Artwork will be on display throughout the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival. Light refreshments provided.

Sydenham Neighbourhood House Level 1/1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes Bookings Tel: 9249 4224

Book LaunchThe Little Black Powder Mill on the Grasslands of CairnleaTuesday 8 September, 10-11amJoin author Clare Brennan and Friends of the Black Powder Mill to celebrate the launch of children’s book, The Little Black Powder Mill on the Grasslands of Cairnlea. Light refreshments provided.

Cairnlea Community HubCarmody Drive, Cairnlea Bookings Tel: 9249 4800

The Poets of Delahey with Cate KennedyTuesday 8 September, 9.30am

Acclaimed poet Cate Kennedy will walk you through the streets of Delahey, named after famous poets. Cate will perform readings throughout the walk. Concludes with morning tea at Delahey Community Centre.

Meet at Delahey Community Centre 80 Copperfield Drive, DelaheyBookings Tel: 9249 4900

Charles Hall Author TalkMonday 7 September, 2–3pmCharles Hall’s debut novel tells the story of a short, beautiful summer of love set in Australia in the rebellious days of the 60s. Summer’s Gone was launched in February 2015 at the Perth Writers Festival.

Deer Park Library Corner of Station and Neale Roads, Deer Park Bookings essential

Kids Writing Workshop with Michael PanckridgeThursday 10 September, 4–5pmMichael Panckridge has written over 35 books for kids including the Legends, Toby Jones and Clued Up 6 series. Come along to this fun-filled workshop for ages 8 and up.

Deer Park Library Corner of Station and Neale Roads, Deer Park Bookings essential

Helen Said Author TalkThursday 10 September, 2-3pm

George Said, a Greek-Maltese migrant fled the Suez crisis in Egypt with two suitcases and five Egyptian pounds. Helen Said recounts her father’s journey to Melbourne’s West, where he becomes a passionate advocate for multiculturalism.

St Albans Library71A Alfrieda Street, St AlbansBookings essential

Clementine Ford In ConversationWednesday 9 September, 6.15-8pmClementine Ford is a Melbourne based writer, speaker and feminist thinker. She is a columnist for Fairfax’s Daily Life and is a regular contributor to The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. Clementine will be In Conversation with Sisters in Crime co-convener Jacqui Horwood.

The Granary Café, 2 Devonshire Road, Sunshine From 6.15pm for meals. In Conversation starts 7pm For dinner and event bookings Tel: 9310 1008 Bookings essential

$400 James Bennett book prize to be won on the night!

Stereo StoriesSaturday 12 September, 2-3pmStereo Stories is a compelling combination of personal stories and popular songs, featuring writers and musicians onstage together. Stories of pathos, humour and love, read with doses of jazz, soul, pop and rock.

Sunshine Library McCracken Street, Sunshine Bookings essential

Book LaunchDrawing the LibrarySaturday 12 September, 12noon-1pmJoin artist Debbie Harman Qadri as she launches Drawing the Library, a collection of pictures and writings based on observations of the Sunshine Library. Written on recycled reservation slips, receipts and other pieces of library scrap paper, the artwork in the book presents a poetic snapshot of the library.

Sunshine LibraryMcCracken Street, SunshineDrop-in event, no bookings required

Literary Trivia Friday 11 September, 10.30am-12.30pm

Do you know your CS Lewis from your Lewis Carroll? Have fun and test your knowledge with lots of prizes to be won! Join a group on the day or gather up your book-loving friends to form a team. Morning tea provided.

Westvale Community Centre45 Kings Road, St AlbansBookings Tel: 9249 4663

ExhibitionWool and WaterSunday 13 September, 3-6pm

This fascinating live art exhibition celebrates Lewis Carroll’s classic book Through the Looking Glass. Exhibition will be on display throughout the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival. This event will include a poetry reading by Steve Smart.

Sunshine Art Spaces Gallery2 City Place, Sunshine Bookings Tel: 9249 4600

Zine Making WorkshopSaturday 12 September, 1–3pm

Come along to this fun and crafty zine making workshop with zine heroes Sarah McNeil and Ashley Ronning. All materials provided. Event sponsored by Sunshine Art Spaces.

St Albans Library 71A Alfrieda Street, St Albans Bookings: artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au or Tel: 9249 4600

Storytime in the Park with Teena HartnettSunday 13 September, 1-2pm

Come on an outdoor storytime adventure amongst the trees of Lagoon Reserve! Teena the storyteller will captivate children of all ages. In case of wet weather, session will be held at Keilor Village Library.

Lagoon Reserve, Keilor Drop-in event, no bookings required

Brimbank Writers Awards CeremonyMonday 14 September, 7-9pm

51 Overnewton Road, Keilor Shortlisted Awards entrants and their families invited to attend

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