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SUMMARY:Lottie\, Pog and the Runaway Ghost with Sally Rippin
DESCRIPTION:Ten-year-old Lottie Baker loves her dad and her dog\, Pog. And that’s quite enough family for her\, thank you very much. But then she meets Martha May Claringbold\, a ghost desperate to escape a dark\, smelly and terribly dull graveyard – and move into Lottie’s room! \nIn this interactive storytime event for Wheeler Kids\, former Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin introduces her funny and heartfelt new adventure full of friendship\, surprises and just the right amount of spookiness. \nJoin her for a day of storytelling and activities and discover the magic behind bringing unforgettable characters to life – even ghosts! \nRecommended for ages 7+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa M
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/lottie-pog-and-the-runaway-ghost-with-sally-rippin/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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SUMMARY:Readers are Writers: Writing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author and RMIT writing lecturer Dr Rachel Matthews joins the Tullamarine Writers Group\, presenting her workshop\, Readers are Writers: Writing for Life.  \nReaders Are Writers (RAW) is a creative writing workshop that delivers inclusive\, engaging writing sessions that turn readers into confident storytellers. \nRAW workshops are designed for adult and mixed-age community audiences\, first-time writers and experienced readers\, and people who love books but think they ‘can’t write’. Writing for Life explores storytelling for wellbeing and connection. \nNo prior writing experience required. This is the perfect session for newcomers to the Tullamarine Writers Group!
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/readers-are-writers-writing-for-life/
LOCATION:Tullamarine Library\, 58 Spring Street\, Tullamarine\, Victoria\, 3043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Hume Libraries":MAILTO:libraries@hume.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:The Story Lab: Developing and Selling Your Screen Idea
DESCRIPTION:Have you got an idea for a film or TV series but don’t know where to start? \nThis practical three-session online course is designed to take your writing from raw concept to confident pitch. Led by working screenwriter\, producer and director Tristram Baumber\, co-creator of ABC’s The PM’s Daughter and a writer on the reboot of Mother and Son\, this course gives you the tools to develop your screen idea from the ground up and present it to the world. \nAcross three three-hour sessions\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of screen storytelling\, learn how to shape and strengthen your concept and develop the pitching skills used by working industry professionals. Whether you have a half-formed idea or a concept you’ve been sitting on for years\, this course will help you find the story you want to tell and give you the confidence to tell others about it. \nSession 1 | Saturday 19 September \nSession 2 | Sunday 20 September \nSession 3 | Sunday 27 September \nCourse requirements: Participants should come to Session 1 with a screen idea they’d like to work on\, it doesn’t need to be fully formed. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nHow to shape your concept into a compelling\, pitchable idea\nHow to write an effective logline and one paragraph pitch\nHow to deliver a confident pitch – and who to deliver it to\nHow to identify and develop a strong screen premise\n\nAbout the Tutor:\nTristram Baumber is a screenwriter\, producer and director with over a decade of experience in Australian film and television. He co-created and showran ABC’s AACTA-nominated The PM’s Daughter and received an AWGIE nomination for his writing on Mother and Son. He also wrote and co-directed the independent horror feature Site Unseen\, hitting Australian cinemas soon. Tristram has delivered screenwriting workshops and courses for organisations across Australia\, including Screenworks and Griffith Film School.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-story-lab-developing-and-selling-your-screen-idea/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Lottie\, Pog and the Runaway Ghost with Sally Rippin
DESCRIPTION:Ten-year-old Lottie Baker loves her dad and her dog\, Pog. And that’s quite enough family for her\, thank you very much. But then she meets Martha May Claringbold\, a ghost desperate to escape a dark\, smelly and terribly dull graveyard – and move into Lottie’s room! \nIn this interactive storytime event for Wheeler Kids\, former Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin introduces her funny and heartfelt new adventure full of friendship\, surprises and just the right amount of spookiness. \nJoin her for a day of storytelling and activities and discover the magic behind bringing unforgettable characters to life – even ghosts! \nRecommended for ages 7+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa M
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/lottie-pog-and-the-runaway-ghost-with-sally-rippin/2026-09-19/2/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH: Betsy and Bon by Simon Howe
DESCRIPTION:The Little Bookroom is excited to be hosting the launch of Simon Howe’s latest book Betsy and Bon. \nJoin us for craft activities and snacks. \n  \nPre-order your signed copies HERE. \n  \nAbout the Book: Full of nostalgia and charm\, this deluxe hardcover collection of low-conflict short stories is the perfect gift for young readers. \n‘We are bees\, after all.’ Down at the bottom of the garden\, where flowers grow tall and roots grow deep\, Betsy and Bon play in a world full of whimsy and imagination. They try to find friendly bees to live in their wonderful hive\, decide on a game they will both enjoy\, and have a picnic in the perfect sunny spot. With enchanting full-colour illustrations\, this gentle short story collection is perfect for bedtime reading or for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books. \n  \n  \nAbout the Author: \nSimon Howe is an illustrator and author with a broad appetite for children’s literature\, animation\, storytelling and design. He has worked with several notable Australian authors on books for children\, and has designed and directed animation for advertising and television. Grounded in themes of childhood\, family\, hope and home\, his work has been nominated for the Australian Book Industry Awards and the Australian Book Design Awards\, and his first authored book\, Shoosh\, has been distributed by the Bounty Bag network to over 60\,000 children in Queensland.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/book-launch-betsy-and-bon-by-simon-howe/
LOCATION:The Little Bookroom\, 8 Village Ave\, BRUNSWICK EAST\, VIC\, 3057\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Children's Literature
ORGANIZER;CN="The Little Bookroom":MAILTO:orders@littlebookroom.com.au
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