Authors have been confirmed, the schedule has been drawn up and preparations for our visiting authors, illustrators and writing workshop presenters are taking place in Library lessons as we head towards our 2015 Newington Literature Festival in Week 3 of Term 2. Please look at the updates for the Newington Literature Festival 2015 on the Library page on Spaces.

• Festival Visiting Authors and Illustrators
• Opening Night Panel Discussion with Archie Fusillo (author), Libby Gleeson (children’s Author), Will Kostakis (author and Old Newingtonian 2006) and Felicity Plunkett (poet and critic). The topic for discussion will be ‘Why is literature relevant in a modern world?’
• Wyvern Literature Festival Timetable
• Parent Event for Wyvern Parents – Topic and RSVP Information to be finalised soon
• Newington Literature Festival Writing Competition for Years 5 & 6
• Book Character Parade Theme and Guidelines
• Book Fair Information

If you have any questions, please email me at jbarnes@newington.nsw.edu.au

Looking forward to seeing you at the 2015 Newington Literature Festival.

Joanne Barnes
Librarian – Wyvern House