Join renowned storyteller Frané Lessac for a captivating one-hour workshop. Learn about her inspirations, the process of balancing creative interpretation with cultural authenticity, and the art of crafting award-winning Australian picture books.

The Literature Centre, Paperbird, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators invite you to Drawn by Her, an exhibition showcasing the remarkable talent and diversity of Western Australian picture book women illustrators.

The Literature Centre has the opportunity to pitch its Imagination Space project to a panel of donors and supporters for a chance to win $100,000 in funding.

These school holidays we've partnered with The Centre for Stories to bring you two workshops with visual storyteller Aśka and oral storyteller Esther Marriott.

In partnership with Fremantle Press, we’re excited to bring you the launch of two exciting new titles shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award: Jasper Cliff by Josh Kemp and A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson.

We are seeking original artwork from Western Australian women illustrators for our upcoming exhibition, Drawn by Her. This is an opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of a female-led project.

Are you interested in comics and storytelling? In this workshop, you will discover the magic of a good yarn as the spoken word and drawn line come together.

Join us for some school holiday fun!

Celebrate Love to Read Local Week with us!

Then join us for a 1-hour Seminar with WA School Canteen Association's Project Manager, Michelle Riekie, and Project Development Officer, Amanda Fergerson. Then another 1-hour seminar on Picture Books and Persuasion with The Literature Centre's Creative Learning Associates, Beth Rodgers and Ron Gorman.

In partnership with Fremantle Press, we’re excited to bring you the launch of Julia Lawrinson's debut memoir How to Avoid a Happy Life.

Join us for a unique international event at the Literature Centre to meet acclaimed Indonesian children’s author and musician Reda Gaudiamo.

We are seeking someone with solid marketing experience, strong communication skills and a passion for creative learning to help us increase investment, engagement and partnerships for our programs.

Become a Page Turner and be part of our story.

Congratulations to our Healthy Poem Competition winners! View the winning poems and shortlisted entries.

We are seeking passionate educators and administrators to help us deliver our creative learning programs

Join us for the launch of Briony Stewart's latest picture book

Escape the ordinary this November!

We're delighted to be hosting an unmissable one man show of a Christmas classic.

Our healthy poem competition is back! Submit a poem on the theme of healthy eating. Book vouchers to be won!

After a three-year hiatus, The Literature Centre is proud to announce that The Sound of Picture Books will be returning this September.

The Literature Centre is seeking an experienced, skilled and passionate individual to assist us in increasing our philanthropy, sponsorship and grants to support our core programs.

Join us at The Literature Centre on Thursday 22 June, with partners Healthway and Foodbank WA, as we present a 1-hour workshop on Nutrition Education and 1-hour workshop on Reading Picture Books in one inspiring seminar.

On Thursday 15 June join us Behind The Walls for a conversation with Steven Herrick and Sally Murphy.

Matt Ottley you all to join us at the Perth film screening of his latest work, The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness.

Get behind the Old Fremantle Prison walls for an intimate evening with author Rachael Johns on Thursday 8 June.

Looking forward to Paper Bird's pop-up bookshop at our Conference and Storytellers Festival this year 📄🦜

Let's Talk OCD: Sienna Rose Scully’s story is one of incredible survival.

We've partnered with Propel Youth WA to bring you a workshop on journalism and creative writing.