Word Play: for young readers, writers and illustrators

Download this year's comprehensive and easy-to-search Word Play online program.

Be part of a lively, creative and academically-robust program that provides the opportunity for students in grades 4-10 to engage with national and international authors, illustrators, screenwriters, songwriters and playwrights and encourages us all to explore our creativity!

Teachers' notes

The teachers' notes contains information to ensure that the schools and families attending Word Play have an enjoyable experience.

Who's Coming

Van Badham, Robyn Bavati, Christine Bongers, Steph Bowe, Ace Bourke, Steve Cole, Edrei Cullen, John Danalis, Emma Dean, Rodney Dillon,

Kate Forsyth, Joel Gilmore, Morris Gleitzman, Dave Hackett, Anita Heiss, Annette Henderson, Sally Henderson, Leigh Hobbs, Kate Hunter, Tammie Matson, Chris Morphew, Katie Noonan, Oliver Phommavanh, Rebecca Sparrow, Michel Streich, Adam Taor, Cats Thompson, Gabrielle Wang, Jessica Watson and Fiona Wood

 Pranav - Grade 8 Word Play 2009
Program At-a-Glance

Refer to the At-a-Glance as a quick reference tool to see time and location details of each of the author sessions.

Booking Information

Word Play tickets sell quickly: book early to avoid disappointment! Booking information.

Booking Forms

Download and complete a booking form and follow the booking information to secure your place at Word Play 2010.

Venue Information

PDF map of the Word Play venues within the cultural precinct, South Brisbane.

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Word Play: For young readers, writers and illustrators. Grades 4-10.

 
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The Brisbane Writers Festival acknowledges the assistance of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Department of Education and Training, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.