Byron Writers Festival '25
6 August—Bangalow Showground
Join us for the renowned Primary School Sessions & Book Fair at Byron Writers Festival, held at the festival site in Bangalow.
Primary Schools Day
Featuring Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, comedian and children’s author Peter Helliar, and celebrated poet Maxine Beneba Clarke.
These popular educational events showcase some of Australia’s most beloved children’s authors to foster a passion for reading and writing—and to produce the writers of the future.
Students will enjoy their own Byron Writers Festival experience, with learning resources made available, books available to buy, as well as food and drink options.
Learn amongst the trees at Bangalow Showground for Byron Writers Festival’s Primary School Sessions, tailored for primary school students of any grade level.
Book fair and author signings presented by The Book Room Collective.
Click here to download the poster
Students — $18 per student
Teachers — Free (1 per 10 students)
Additional Adults/Parents — $25
Registration & payment timeline:
30 April — Registrations open
18 June — Registrations close & schools invoiced
4 July — Final payments due
Register now, pay later! Detailed information will be sent to schools after registration.
Key Information
- Program designed for Primary School students from all stages
- Each school will enjoy all authors on the program in 3 x 30 minute sessions
- Dedicated seating, students will remain in the same marquee for all sessions
- No supervision provided by festival staff, teachers are responsible for their group
- Authors available for book signings and books are available for purchase from the bookshop
- Food and beverages are available for purchase, however, we suggest you have the children pack snacks
- Stay hydrated with our free water station: bring your bottle
- On-site bus parking available (weather permitting)
Help us foster literacy and a love of literature in our region's young readers and writers.
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