Byron Writers Festival 2021
Primary Schools Days
Byron Writers Festival invites your school to participate in our annual Primary Schools Days Program. Inspiring, fun-filled and creative sessions featuring Isobelle Carmody, Ursula Dubosarsky, Will Kostakis, Dub Leffler and Kirli Saunders.
Schedule
Live sessions are 2 hours long and will take place in Lismore, Murwillumbah, Byron Bay and Grafton.
Monday 9 August
Lismore City Hall (Norpa) 10am – 12pm
- Dub Leffler & Kirli Saunders
- Isobelle Carmody
Murwillumbah Civic Centre 10am – 12pm
- Ursula Dubosarsky
- Will Kostakis
Tuesday 10 August
The Cavanbah Centre, Byron Bay (AM session) 9.30 – 11.30am
- Dub Leffler & Kirli Saunders
- Isobelle Carmody
The Cavanbah Centre, Byron Bay (PM session) 12pm – 2pm
- Ursula Dubosarsky
- Will Kostakis
Wednesday 11 August
The Saraton Theatre, Grafton 10.30am – 12.30pm
- Dub Leffler & Kirli Saunders
- Will Kostakis
Cost
$10 per student / session
How to Book
- Click the ‘Book Now’ button to reserve the number of tickets required for your school. The deadline for bookings has been extended to Friday 9 July.
- After booking, you will have the opportunity to revise ticket numbers until 4 June. We urge you to determine your school’s numbers as soon as possible, as PLACES ALWAYS FILL UP FAST.
- You may pay the booking fee immediately, or you may opt to receive an invoice.
- After 4 June, we will send you a booking confirmation including your invoice if applicable, book order forms and a checklist to help you prepare for the day. (Payment can be made via EFT, credit card or by cheque to secure your students’ positions).
Staying COVID Safe at Primary Schools Days 2021
- Byron Writers Festival Schools Days will be operating under the NSW Public Health Order in place at the time of the event.
- Teachers will be responsible for keeping a list of all participating students and will be required to share this information with NSW Health should the need arise.
- Students experiencing flu-like symptoms should not attend.
- Venues may be operating at restricted capacity with social distancing measures in place.
- For the health & safety of all, signage & sanitising stations are set up throughout the venues.
- We ask that you adhere to all COVID guidelines while attending the event.
- View our COVID-Safe Conditions of Entry and full Ticketing Terms & Conditions here.
Contact Us
Digital Program
A digital program will also be available for schools unable to attend the live events. More information to come. Presented in partnership with Southern Cross University and the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund
Primary School Authors
Isobelle Carmody
Isobelle Carmody is a writer of science fiction, fantasy, children’s and juvenile literature. Her most recent novel is the final book in the Kingdom of the Lost series, The Velvet City.
Ursula Dubosarsky
Ursula Dubosarsky is the author of over 60 books for children and young adults, including her most recent novel, Pierre’s Not There. She is the current Australian Children’s Laureate.
Will Kostakis
Will Kostakis is a writer of defamatory celebrity journalism, wrestler tweets and award-winning YA novels. He recently applied his trademark style to fantasy novels Monuments and Rebel Gods.
Dub Leffler
Bigambul man Dub Leffler is one of Australia’s most sought after illustrators of children’s literature. He has written two books for children and illustrated over 25 titles. Dub’s most recent work is Bindi written by the Kirli Saunders.
Kirli Saunders
2020 NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year and Gunai Woman Kirli Saunders is an award-winning children’s author, poet, teacher and artist. Her works include picture book The Incredible Freedom Machines, verse novel Bindi and the poetry collection Kindred.
