Reading

Reading programs at the Library are developed and delivered by the Centre for Youth Literature. The programs aim to inform and enthuse children and teenagers about books and reading. The Centre's strategy is based on the evidence-based literacy, learning and wellbeing benefits of wide reading.

are designed to enrich young people's reading and creative worlds. They offer an inspiring array of Australian writers to discover, meet and enjoy, and will help books walk off the shelves and into young people's hands.

The 2008 program comprises:

• Bendigo Booktalkers - with Sean Condon, Lee Fox and James Roy
  Thursday 6 March, day sessions by arrangement
• The Arrival, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
  Tuesday 29 April-Friday 2 May, 10.30-11.20am or 12.30-1.20pm
• Talking pictures - with Shaun Tan
  Wednesday 30 April, 10-11am or 1-2pm
• Talking in the library - with writers and publishing industry experts
  By arrangement
• It's different for girls - with JC Burke, Sue Lawson, Julia Lawrinson and Maureen McCarthy
  Friday 2 May, 9.30-11.30am or 12.45-2.45pm
• Words + music - with Ursula Dubosarsky, Michael Gerard Bauer, William Kostakis and live musicians, incuding Kim Salmon
  Wednesday 30 July, 9.30-11.30am or 12.45-2.45pm 
• Bookgig on the road - with Richard J Frankland and performers
  Monday 11-Friday 22 August, by arrangement 
• Juicy writing - with Brigid Lowry
  Saturday 30 August, 1-3pm 
• Closer to the truth - with Randa Abdel-Fattah, John Heffernan and Melina Marchetta
  Wednesday 22 October, 9.30-11.30am or 12.45-2.45pm 
• The secret history of words and numbers - with Ursula Dubosarsky and David Demant
  Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October, 10-11.30am or 1-2.30pm

Audio and video

Video and audio recordings of previous CYL events are available to listen to online.

Further information

For full program details, including costs and how to book, see the 2008 CYL Programs Brochure. To see at a glance how each program links to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, go to page 20 of the brochure.

Inquiries

Centre for Youth Literature
State Library of Victoria
Phone: 03 8664 7014
Email: youthlit@slv.vic.gov.au