The Literature Centre Inc.

Celebrate Reading Conference

Celebrate Reading Conference showcases storytellers for young people, with captivating panel discussions, intimate conversations, and interactive experiences, featuring your favourite authors.

Artist Talks

Event Details

Category

Artist Talks

Event Starts

Aug 23, 2025 09:00

Event Ends

Aug 24, 2025 16:00

Venue

The State Library of WA

Location

25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000

Celebrate Reading Conference returns for 2025, so get ready for the extraordinary line-up we have for you.

The conference will open with a headline presentation from the 2024 Children’s Laureate and Australia’s highest selling female author, Sally Rippin, as she addresses the importance of children having access to reading and stories. What follows features captivating panel discussions, intimate conversations, and interactive experiences.

A range of topics covered in the conference include, page-to-screen adaptations, author’s personal career journeys, and the encouragement of reading for young people. The theatre will be sparked with innovative thoughts and ideas from the personal experiences and passions of our presenters.

A wide variety of storytellers who are past winners, those who have been shortlisted, and the notables of CBCA awards will be celebrated for their contributions to the literary industry. Sofie LagunaCraig SilveyTristan BancksMark Greenwood and Frané Lessac, are some of the many accomplished presenters and panelists to be making an appearance.

The program for the conference can be viewed here.

Tickets available:

  • Weekend Ticket (Full access to the whole weekend of sessions)

  • Day Ticket (One day of access to sessions)

  • Session Ticket (Pick one or more sessions of the conference to attend)

For more information click here