A special evening dedicated to teachers and librarians
We’re delighted to announce an evening exclusively for teachers and librarians.
Meet some of our favourite authors while we discuss the exciting new books for the year. Plus, you’ll receive a 20% discount off any books you purchase on the night!
The evening will be split into two main presentations, and guests are welcome to stay for both.
PRIMARY YEARS
Join authors Emily Gale and Leanne Hall as they talk about their new books, why and how they talk about books, and what it’s like to create books.
Emily Gale has worked in children’s book publishing in a number of roles: editor, reader for a literary agent, and book buyer. In 2014 she was the prize manager for the inaugural Readings Children’s Book Prize. Her writing includes books for pre-schoolers, the junior series Eliza Boom’s Diary, and two young adult novels (most recently, Steal My Sunshine in 2013). Her new book, The Other Side of Summer, will be published in June.
Leanne Hall is the author of novels for young adults including the Text Prize-winning This Is Shyness and its sequel, Queen of the Night. Iris and the Tiger is her newly released first novel for younger readers. Leanne has worked in the arts, educational publishing and as a bookseller, but her enduring passion is for youth literature.
Readings Hawthorn, 701 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
5pm – 6pm, Wednesday 16 March
Free, but please book
SECONDARY YEARS
Join authors Jay Kristoff and Lili Wilkinson as they talk about their new books, why and how they talk about books, and what it’s like to create books.
Lili Wilkinson has a PhD in creative writing and has written nine books, the latest of which is Green Valentine. She established Inside A Dog (a books website for teen readers), the Inky Awards and the Inkys Creative Reading Prize.
Jay Kristoff is The New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Illuminae Files_01. He is a winner of the Aurealis Award, nominee for the David Gemmell.
Readings Hawthorn, 701 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
6.15 – 7pm, Wednesday 16 March
Free, but please book
