Sarah was a journalist and has written three novels, including Salt Rain which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin. Big Magic is her first children’s novel.
Byron Writers Festival 2022
Byron Writers Festival
Primary Schools Days
Connecting students with Australia’s best loved children’s authors.
Byron Writers Festival invites your school to participate in our annual Primary Schools Days Program. Inspiring, fun-filled and creative sessions featuring Isobelle Carmody, Will Kostakis, Sarah Armstrong, Corey Tutt and Kate Foster.
Schedule
Live sessions are 2 hours long and will take place in Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, Lismore and Grafton.
Tuesday 23 August
The Cavanbah Centre, Byron Bay (two sessions)
AM session, 9.30am – 11.30am:
- Kate Foster
- Will Kostakis
PM session, 12pm – 2pm
- Sarah Armstrong
- Corey Tutt
Wednesday 24 August
Murwillumbah Civic Centre, 10am – 12pm
- Kate Foster
- Will Kostakis
Whitebrook Theatre, Southern Cross University, Lismore, 10am – 12pm
- Corey Tutt
- Isobelle Carmody
Thursday 25 August
Saraton Theatre, Grafton, 10.30am – 12.30pm
- Kate Foster
- Corey Tutt
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 is 22 June.
- After booking, you will have the opportunity to revise ticket numbers until 22 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 22 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 2022
- 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
For questions, please email [email protected] or call (02) 6685 5115.
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
LIVE SESSIONS
Primary School Authors
Sarah Armstrong
Isobelle Carmody
Isobelle Carmody is one of Australia’s most highly acclaimed authors of fantasy. Her latest book is The Velvet City, the final instalment in the Kingdom of the Lost series.
Kate Foster
Kate Foster is a children’s author writing about friends, family, and dogs. Her children’s novels include PAWS (2021), and The Bravest Word (2022). Her first chapter book series, Harriet Hound will be published in 2023.
Will Kostakis
Will Kostakis is an award-winning author for young adults, best known for his novels The First Third, The Sidekicks and the Monuments duology. His latest novel is The Greatest Hit.
Corey Tutt
Corey Tutt is the award-winning founder of DeadlyScience, a champion of STEM and the author of The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples.
