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SUMMARY:Auslan Storytime
DESCRIPTION:If you love a story\, you’ve come to the right place! \nAuslan Storytime brings stories to life through visual language\, expression and movement – delivered entirely in Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Come along every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at State Library Victoria as we welcome Deaf storytellers from Expression Australia for Auslan Storytime. \nThis is an inclusive early years program designed to be engaging and accessible for Deaf\, hard-of-hearing and hearing children alike. Sessions are delivered directly in Auslan (not interpreted from spoken English)\, providing authentic language modelling and a rich introduction to Deaf culture. \nA qualified Auslan interpreter supports each session so hearing participants can follow along\, creating a shared and inclusive experience for all families. These interactive sessions may include signed storytelling\, movement\, repetition and informal interaction after the session. \nPerfect for kids aged 3-5 and their families. \nNo bookings required. Sessions run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month\, excluding public holidays and Victorian school holidays. \n  \nPresented by State Library Victoria with Expression Australia\, as part of the Victorian Government’s Multicultural Storytime Program. This program is funded by the Victorian Department of Health under the Multicultural Storytime Grant Program (2023–2027). 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/auslan-storytime/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:State Library Victoria
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Libraries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
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SUMMARY:Online Feedback: Picture Books
DESCRIPTION:This online feedback clinic is an opportunity to work on your current picture book project or embark on a new one in a supportive group environment with guidance from a professional editor and picture book author Elizabeth Cowell. \nOver the course of eight weeks\, you will submit your work four times (up to a maximum of 850 words each time) and receive individual feedback from Elizabeth and fellow group members. The sessions are designed to help you build on your strengths and encourage you as you edit\, refine\, and polish your manuscript. \nThe feedback will be tailored to each submission\, focusing on areas such as story\, character\, voice\, point of view\, structure\, pace\, language and expression. \nBetween submission rounds\, Elizabeth will recommend picture books and online articles to inform\, interest and inspire you. \nPlease note that this is a feedback-based course. There is no face-to-face component. \nSubmissions due on Tuesdays 29 September\, 13 October\, 27 October and 10 November by 11.59pm \nFeedback due on Fridays 9 October\, 23 October\, 6 November and 20 November by 10am \nOur Online Feedback clinics are asynchronous\, with no face-to-face meetings\, allowing you to engage with the content at the times of day and week that suit your schedule. They are hosted on our private WordPress server. For more information on our online feedback clinics\, please read our FAQs.  \nYou will learn:\n\nHow to test what’s working on the page and what’s not\nHow picture books are structured\nStrategies for getting a first rough draft down ​\nTips for working with literary devices like rhyme and repetition ​\nBasic information about how picture book publishers work with writers and illustrators\n\nAbout the tutor:\nElizabeth Cowell has more than 20 years’ experience working as an editor in the Australian publishing industry. She has also written several children’s picture books\, including the bestselling All About Mermaids\, under the name Izzy Quinn. Her books have been published in Australia\, the US and Canada\, and in translation in France\, Italy and Greece.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/online-feedback-picture-books/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Education,Writers,Young Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T080000
DTSTAMP:20260710T040245Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T040245Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Momentum writing workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join creativity coach and writer Meg Dunley for a weekly online writing session designed to help you build and keep a consistent writing practice. It’s a little like a guided shut-up and write with accountability. \nEach Wednesday morning session runs for one hour and includes a poetry-based prompt to spark your thinking\, 40 minutes of silent focused writing time\, and a brief accountability check-in to start and close the session. Whether you’re working on a novel\, memoir\, poetry or any other form of writing\, you’re welcome here. \nWriting Momentum runs throughout the year. The session is recorded and sent to all members on Friday afternoon\, along with the prompt\, poem and questions. \nSessions are open to Momentum\, Focus\, Elevate and Creative Empowerment Coaching Program members. New members can join with a 7-day free trial. \nWhen: Every Wednesday\, 7:00–8:00am Melbourne time \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nMore information and to join
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/writing-momentum-wednesdays/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Dunley%2C Creativity Coach":MAILTO:meg@megdunley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T052757Z
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SUMMARY:Have your Teddy ILLUSTRATED by Jackie Case
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the launch of her latest picture book\, ‘With a Hopeful Hint of Wonder’\, Jackie Case will be at The Little Bookroom this school holidays illustrating your favourite toy or teddy while you browse the store! \n  \nSimply bring along your toy and Jackie will work her adorable magic! \n  \nShe’ll be drawing between 11am and 1pm on Wednesday 30th September. Please RSVP to indicate you’re coming along so we can gauge how many to expect. \n  \nThere’s no cost for the illustration\, or obligation to buy\, but Jackie’s gorgeous picture book will be available and you can get them signed and dedicated while you’re here! \n  \nYou can pre-order copies HERE \n  \nAbout the Book: \nWhen Fen discovers a mysterious shiny object hidden behind a rock\, she becomes convinced that something wonderful must be inside. Day after day she imagines what it could be\, filling her discovery with dreams and possibilities. But when impatience leads to disappointment\, Fen learns that the true treasure was never inside the object at all it was the hope and imagination she carried within herself. \n  \nAbout the Author/Illustrator: \nJackie Case is a Melbourne Australia based gallery represented artist with The Rebecca Hossack Gallery London\, Miami\, and New York. She is a published author/illustrator with Boolarong Press and a regular Artist in Action with The Affordable Art Fair with The ATM Project. Jackie also has a B.A Graphic Design R.M.I.T (Australia)
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/have-your-teddy-illustrated-by-jackie-case/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T131500
DTSTAMP:20260220T022125Z
CREATED:20260220T021531Z
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SUMMARY:Auslan Storytime
DESCRIPTION:If you love a story\, you’ve come to the right place! \nAuslan Storytime brings stories to life through visual language\, expression and movement – delivered entirely in Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Come along every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at State Library Victoria as we welcome Deaf storytellers from Expression Australia for Auslan Storytime. \nThis is an inclusive early years program designed to be engaging and accessible for Deaf\, hard-of-hearing and hearing children alike. Sessions are delivered directly in Auslan (not interpreted from spoken English)\, providing authentic language modelling and a rich introduction to Deaf culture. \nA qualified Auslan interpreter supports each session so hearing participants can follow along\, creating a shared and inclusive experience for all families. These interactive sessions may include signed storytelling\, movement\, repetition and informal interaction after the session. \nPerfect for kids aged 3-5 and their families. \nNo bookings required. Sessions run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month\, excluding public holidays and Victorian school holidays. \n  \nPresented by State Library Victoria with Expression Australia\, as part of the Victorian Government’s Multicultural Storytime Program. This program is funded by the Victorian Department of Health under the Multicultural Storytime Grant Program (2023–2027). 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/auslan-storytime/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:State Library Victoria
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Libraries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260902T040717Z
CREATED:20260902T035917Z
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SUMMARY:Launches at the Library: Language and Gesture
DESCRIPTION:What happens when language gets stuck in the brain?\nIs a dog still a dog when you can no longer find the word for it?\nGesture is a key part of modern human language. Is the capacity to gesture uniquely human?\nWhat can gesture tell us about the origin of human language? \nHosted by Professor Raelene Wilding\, join Dr Lauren Gawne (Gesture: A Slim Guide) and Dr Carrie Tiffany (The Lady With the Dog) for a conversation about their research and writing on language and gesture. \nBook sales will be available and light refreshments will follow.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/launches-at-the-library-language-and-gesture/
LOCATION:Seminar room 1.34\, La Trobe University Library – Bundoora Campus\, La Trobe University Library\, Bundoora\, VIC\, 3083\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries
ORGANIZER;CN="La Trobe University Library":MAILTO:library@latrobe.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260127T222915Z
CREATED:20260127T222915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T222915Z
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SUMMARY:Blak Bookworms
DESCRIPTION:A book club for mob to read and yarn about books written by First Nations Authors.\n\n\n\n\nLast Wednesday of the month\, 6pm to 7pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note this book club is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People only. Email read@melbourne.vic.gov.au with ‘Blak Bookworms’ in the subject line to join the club. \n\n​Dates and reading list for 2026 \n\nWednesday 25 February: I Am Nannertgarrook by Tasma Walton\nWednesday 25 March: The Rot by Evelyn Araluen\nWednesday 29 April: Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin\nWednesday 27 May: Not Quite White In The Head: Personal Essays by Melissa Lucashenko\nWednesday 24 June: Weaving Us Together by Lay Maloney\nWednesday 29 July: Red Dust Running by Anita Heiss\nWednesday 26 August: The Pearl of Tagai Town by Lenora Thaker\nWednesday 30 September: Redtails In The Sunset: The Untold Story Of The Central Australian Football Club by Darren Moncrieff\nWednesday 28 October: A Savage Turn by Luke Patterson\nWednesday 25 November: Moonlight And Dust by Jasmin McGaughey
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/blak-bookworms/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:naarm ngarrgu Library and Family Services\, 141 Therry Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:First Nation,Libraries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260907T030628Z
CREATED:20260907T030628Z
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SUMMARY:Thyme to Cook - Author Event
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few years\, one of our go-to authors for delicious\, comforting food that caters to vegetarians\, vegans\, and those avoiding gluten and dairy has been Emma Galloway. Better known through her beautiful food blog\, My Darling Lemon Thyme\, Emma is a best-selling\, New Zealand-based cookbook author\, food writer and photographer. \nEmma grew up in a vegetarian family before training and working as a chef. She has been writing about food since 2010 and has since written and photographed three best-selling cookbooks\, filled with delicious\, inventive comfort food that just happens to be vegetarian and suitable for those with dietary restrictions. \nIn October\, Emma’s newest book\, Thyme to Cook\, will be published — and it is absolutely gorgeous. \nIn Emma’s words: “This one’s a little different from my previous cookbooks — it’s not just about the recipes. It’s about the full journey of growing\, harvesting\, and cooking real food at home.” \nThe book is for anyone who cares about what they eat\, wants to feel more connected to their food\, or is beginning to explore a more self-sufficient way of living. It covers everything from growing vegetables from seed and making simple\, cost-effective soil amendments\, to saving seeds and turning kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost. \nWith in-depth growing guides for more than 25 vegetables\, Thyme to Cook gives you everything you need to get started. And\, of course\, all that homegrown abundance eventually makes its way into the kitchen\, with more than 70 nourishing\, flavour-packed vegetarian and gluten-free recipes to cook throughout the year. \nAs Emma says: “In uncertain times\, knowing how to grow and cook your own food feels more important than ever.” \nPerfectly suited to our Mediterranean-style climate and featuring many of our favourite vegetables\, Thyme to Cook is a must-have for your kitchen-garden shelf — even if you’re only a little bit in love with vegetables. \nAlthough we don’t have a kitchen garden at the shop\, we’ll be sourcing beautiful\, fresh produce from the market\, as always\, and creating several dishes from the book for you to taste. \nPlease join us as we celebrate growing\, harvesting and cooking real food at home\, and the release of Emma Galloway’s latest beautiful book\, Thyme to Cook.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/thyme-to-cook-author-event/
LOCATION:Books for Cooks\, 115-121 Victoria St\, Queen Victoria Market\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T044529Z
CREATED:20260727T044004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T044529Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Essentials: Crafting Stories for Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Want to write young adult fiction? Maybe you have an idea or some writing you’d like to develop further in a safe\, creative and supportive space. If so\, this online course is for you.\n\n\n\nOver five weekly\, two-hour sessions\, participants will read\, analyse\, write and discuss how to apply the fundamentals of storytelling (character\, plot\, setting\, point of view\, voice and style) to stories for young adults\, whether they’re set in a local school or a fantastical world. By the end of this course\, participants will have a toolbox of readings\, writing and ideas to set them on their way to developing a young adult story. \nAfter the completion of the course\, participants will also have the opportunity to share up to 3\,000 words of their work-in-progress as an optional extra with one of the course tutors for developmental feedback. \nSessions will run on Wednesday 30 September\, Wednesday 7 October\, Wednesday 14 October\, Wednesday 21 October and Wednesday 28 October. \nCourse requirements: Pen and paper or a fully-charged device to participate in the writing exercises. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nMethods for developing realistic characters\nApproaches to creating an immersive\, atmospheric setting\nCommon approaches to structure on the levels of plot and scene\nStrategies for working with point-of-view\, voice and sentence-level edits\nThe relationship between character\, theme and plot\n\nAbout the Tutors:\nDemet Divaroren was born in Adana\, Turkey\, and migrated to Australia with her family when she was six months old. She is the award-winning author of Living on Hope Street and the co-editor of CBCA shortlisted anthology Growing up Muslim in Australia. Her second young adult novel Blood Moon Bride was shortlisted for a 2025 Aurealis award. Demet’s stories explore multiculturalism\, cross cultural relationships\, racism\, injustice\, gender-based oppression and what it means to be human. \nAnge Crawford is a queer and neurodivergent writer\, editor and PhD candidate in creative writing at RMIT. Her debut YA novel\, How to Be Normal\, won the inaugural Walker Books Manuscript Prize and was shortlisted for five further literary awards; her experimental spatial essays have also appeared in several anthologies.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/writing-essentials-crafting-stories-for-young-adults/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Education,Young Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044519Z
CREATED:20260428T044519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T044519Z
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SUMMARY:Motley Openhaus
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Motley Openhaus!  \nA space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive\, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they’ve been working on. Long form\, short stories\, haikus\, spoken word\, if you wanna say it\, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening\, 7:30 start. Free entry
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/motley-openhaus/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Motley Bauhaus\, 118 Elgin Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T060117Z
CREATED:20260907T060117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T060117Z
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SUMMARY:SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Little Lunch with Danny Katz and Mitch Vane!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a LITTLE LUNCH like no other! \nJoin us for a hilarious and fun-filled event celebrating the return of everyone’s favourite imaginative troublemaker\, Rory\, in a brand-new LITTLE LUNCH adventure from award-winning creators Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nCome along and step into Rory’s wonderfully silly world as we watch an episode of LITTLE LUNCH on the big screen\, hear a story from the new book and get creative with a special draw-along with Mitch Vane! \nBring your best Rory energy and join us for a very special LITTLE LUNCH these holidays on Thursday 1st October at 11am! \nPre-order copies HERE. \n\nAbout the book: \nReturn to the world of LITTLE LUNCH with fan-favourite Rory in this hilarious\, highly illustrated story by award-winning duo Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nRory likes pretending to be different things. On Monday he’s a crocodile\, on Tuesday he’s a giant spider crab\, and on Wednesday he’s a bowling ball. But when he keeps hurting his chin\, Rory decides he better stop pretending and just be himself. The problem is\, he isn’t sure how to be a kid named Rory! \n  \nAbout the creators: \nDanny Katz is the author of many books for kids and adults\, including Spit the Dummy\, S.C.U.M\, The Poppa Platoon and the Little Lunch series. Danny was born in Canada and moved to Australia when he was a kid because he was allergic to maple syrup. After failed careers as a musician\, comedian and car-washer\, he turned to writing and became a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is best known as the Modern Guru in the Good Weekend magazine. Danny lives in Melbourne with his wife Mitch Vane\, a speckled dog named Specky\, and a badly-washed car. \nMitch Vane is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Melbourne. She divides her time between illustrating children’s books and developing art projects of her own. Mitch loves creating quirky\, humorous characters with watercolour and her scratchy dip pen and her distinctive\, energetic style can be seen in the wide variety of children’s books she has illustrated. Along with the many talented authors she has worked with\, Mitch often collaborates with humour columnist Danny Katz. Together they created the much-loved Little Lunch series which has been successfully adapted as a 28 episode TV show currently available on Netflix. You can find out more about Mitch’s work in the Book section on her website www.mitchvane.com\, Mitch Vane Art on Facebook\, or follow @mitchvane_art on Instagram.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/school-holidays-little-lunch-with-danny-katz-and-mitch-vane/2026-10-01/1/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260907T060117Z
CREATED:20260907T060117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T060117Z
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SUMMARY:SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Little Lunch with Danny Katz and Mitch Vane!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a LITTLE LUNCH like no other! \nJoin us for a hilarious and fun-filled event celebrating the return of everyone’s favourite imaginative troublemaker\, Rory\, in a brand-new LITTLE LUNCH adventure from award-winning creators Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nCome along and step into Rory’s wonderfully silly world as we watch an episode of LITTLE LUNCH on the big screen\, hear a story from the new book and get creative with a special draw-along with Mitch Vane! \nBring your best Rory energy and join us for a very special LITTLE LUNCH these holidays on Thursday 1st October at 11am! \nPre-order copies HERE. \n\nAbout the book: \nReturn to the world of LITTLE LUNCH with fan-favourite Rory in this hilarious\, highly illustrated story by award-winning duo Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nRory likes pretending to be different things. On Monday he’s a crocodile\, on Tuesday he’s a giant spider crab\, and on Wednesday he’s a bowling ball. But when he keeps hurting his chin\, Rory decides he better stop pretending and just be himself. The problem is\, he isn’t sure how to be a kid named Rory! \n  \nAbout the creators: \nDanny Katz is the author of many books for kids and adults\, including Spit the Dummy\, S.C.U.M\, The Poppa Platoon and the Little Lunch series. Danny was born in Canada and moved to Australia when he was a kid because he was allergic to maple syrup. After failed careers as a musician\, comedian and car-washer\, he turned to writing and became a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is best known as the Modern Guru in the Good Weekend magazine. Danny lives in Melbourne with his wife Mitch Vane\, a speckled dog named Specky\, and a badly-washed car. \nMitch Vane is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Melbourne. She divides her time between illustrating children’s books and developing art projects of her own. Mitch loves creating quirky\, humorous characters with watercolour and her scratchy dip pen and her distinctive\, energetic style can be seen in the wide variety of children’s books she has illustrated. Along with the many talented authors she has worked with\, Mitch often collaborates with humour columnist Danny Katz. Together they created the much-loved Little Lunch series which has been successfully adapted as a 28 episode TV show currently available on Netflix. You can find out more about Mitch’s work in the Book section on her website www.mitchvane.com\, Mitch Vane Art on Facebook\, or follow @mitchvane_art on Instagram.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/school-holidays-little-lunch-with-danny-katz-and-mitch-vane/2026-10-01/2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T043845Z
CREATED:20260812T043845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T043845Z
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SUMMARY:Kate Grenville: A Mystery in 88 Letters
DESCRIPTION:Hear from one of the country’s most acclaimed authors\, Kate Grenville\, on her dazzling new work of non-fiction – a colonial-era cold case that’s part locked-room mystery\, part captivating exploration of a writer’s imagination navigating the blurred boundaries between fact and possibility. \nThe Country Schoolmaster: A Mystery in 88 Letters begins with the discovery of an unassuming bundle of letters in an archive. On closer inspection\, they reveal a complex and curious tale of victims\, villains and small-town secrets. Was schoolmaster Joseph Connor savagely beating the students in his care? Or was he the victim of a small-town vendetta? And what went so terribly wrong between him and his daughter? \nFearlessly grappling with complicated histories and the strange textures of the past\, Grenville once again reveals how great stories can emerge from unassuming archival fragments. Join her in conversation with Santilla Chingaipe as she lifts the lid on this fascinating true story. 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/kate-grenville-a-mystery-in-88-letters/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T072240Z
CREATED:20260917T072240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072240Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Stories to Life: Illustrating and Writing Children’s Books with Zeno Sworder
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning writer and artist Zeno for a creative and inspiring session for children at Belgrave Library. \nZeno is the creator of the much‑loved picture books This Small Blue Dot and My Strange Shrinking Parents. His latest book\, Once I Was a Giant\, won the 2026 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature and the (ABIA) Book of the Year Award 2026 and the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award 2026. \nDuring this interactive session\, Zeno will read Once I Was a Giant\, share his creative process\, lead a range of fun art activities\, and work with children to create their own small picture book. \nCopies of Zeno’s book will be available for purchase on the day. \nThis event is in partnership with the Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/bringing-stories-to-life-illustrating-and-writing-childrens-books-with-zeno-sworder/
LOCATION:Belgrave Library\, Reynolds Lane\, Belgrave\, Victoria\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Libraries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T054615Z
CREATED:20260907T053828Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Write Club
DESCRIPTION:Friday Write Club is Writers Victoria’s fortnightly writing group\, designed to help you make progress on your writing goals in a supportive and focused environment. \nJoin us in the Writers Victoria Library to work on your current project or respond to a creative writing prompt provided on the day. \nEach session includes a brief welcome followed by two 20-minute blocks of focused\, accountable writing time\, giving you the opportunity to build momentum and connect with fellow writers. \nLed by a wonderful team of volunteers\, Friday Write Club runs from 12-1pm on selected Fridays throughout the year. This year’s sessions will be held on: \n\nFriday 4 September\nFriday 18 September\nFriday 2 October\nFriday 16 October\nFriday 30 October\nFriday 13 November\nFriday 27 November\nFriday 11 December\n\nFriday Write Club is free to attend but registration is essential. Register once to secure your spot for all of our 2026 sessions. \nWhat to bring: \nPlease bring pen and papel or a fully charged device. \nWe’re keeping our write clubs free for everyone. If you’re in a position to give\, any donations over $2 go straight toward our programs and are tax-deductible.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/friday-write-club/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T234052Z
CREATED:20260714T020059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T234052Z
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SUMMARY:Day retreats for writers
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author\, Bonny Cassidy runs 1-day retreats at her bush studio in Central Victoria\, limited to 4-6 people. These retreats offer a chance to work intensively on your own project in a calm space\, chat about your work with a small group of like minds\, or refresh and deepen your ideas in a special location. On October 3rd\, the loose retreat theme “Unwilding” invites writers of all forms with existing projects on or around themes of conservation\, economy\, species relations\, settler identity and related subjects.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/day-retreats-for-writers/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Castlemaine
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T045309Z
CREATED:20260812T044112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T045309Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Ice and Snow with Angie Cui
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by treasured childhood memories\, Angie Cui’s new picture book The Festival of Ice and Snow follows two children and their beloved grandpa as they explore one of the world’s most spectacular winter celebrations\, where glittering ice palaces\, towering sculptures and colourful lights transform the world around them into something truly magical. \nJoin Cui for this interactive Wheeler Kids session of storytelling and creative activities and celebrate the joy of sharing special moments with the people you love. \nRecommended for ages 5+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa Morstyn.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-festival-of-ice-and-snow-with-angie-cui/2026-10-03/1/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T050633Z
CREATED:20260727T050135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T050633Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:In this dynamic workshop\, participants will dive headfirst into the art of personal storytelling\, mastering the foundations needed to craft compelling narratives. \nBoth budding writers and aspiring speakers will delve into the science behind what makes a story stick\, gaining hands-on time to shape and polish their own unique tales. The session is highly collaborative\, carving out dedicated space for participants to share their work-in-progress and receive tailored feedback from Brittany. \nThis session is ideal for beginner and emerging writers and for professionals looking to implement storytelling into their practice. \nCourse requirements: pen and paper or a fully charged device to participate in the writing exercises. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nTo identify the power behind personal storytelling\nTo consider the audience\nTo implement basic techniques for structuring and shaping stories\nTo use practical prompts to bring stories to life\n\nAbout the Tutor:\nBrittany Dupree is an all-round communications professional with over 16 years’ experience in the public\, private and non-for-profit sectors. With experience in managing communication strategies and writing for a wide range of mediums\, coupled with her background in journalism\, Brittany is a passionate storyteller and community enthusiast.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/storytelling-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T045309Z
CREATED:20260812T044112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T045309Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Ice and Snow with Angie Cui
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by treasured childhood memories\, Angie Cui’s new picture book The Festival of Ice and Snow follows two children and their beloved grandpa as they explore one of the world’s most spectacular winter celebrations\, where glittering ice palaces\, towering sculptures and colourful lights transform the world around them into something truly magical. \nJoin Cui for this interactive Wheeler Kids session of storytelling and creative activities and celebrate the joy of sharing special moments with the people you love. \nRecommended for ages 5+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa Morstyn.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-festival-of-ice-and-snow-with-angie-cui/2026-10-03/2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T043820Z
CREATED:20260902T043820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T043820Z
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SUMMARY:In-Conversation with Michael Robotham
DESCRIPTION:Michael Robotham will visit us at Bunjil Place Library to chat about his 20th published novel\, Tell Me Something True\, set in a small Australian town (his first Australian set novel). \nIt’s a mystery\, a coming-of-age tale and a love story all wrapped into one. \nAfter a chat with Tim from Bunjil Place Library\, Michael will answer your answers and stick around to sign your books. \nCopies of the book can be purchased and signed on the day.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/in-conversation-with-michael-robotham/
LOCATION:Bunjil Place Library\, Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\, Victoria\, 3805\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries
ORGANIZER;CN="Connected Libraries":MAILTO:janine.kimberley@connectedlibraries.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260921T052739Z
CREATED:20260921T051022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T052739Z
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SUMMARY:Plant & Activate | The Intentional Creative Series
DESCRIPTION:Join creativity coach\, editor and writer Meg Dunley for a free 90-minute online session designed to help creatives reflect on the year so far and intentionally shape the final quarter of 2026. \nThrough guided exercises\, writing and reflection\, participants will celebrate what they’ve already been tending\, identify what’s ready to grow\, release what’s getting in the way\, and create practical anchors for their creative work. \nSuitable for writers\, artists\, makers and anyone with a creative practice\, at any stage. \nSunday 4 October 2026\, 10–11.30am AEDT\nOnline via Zoom\nFree \nRegistration required.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/plant-activate-the-intentional-creative-series/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Dunley%2C Creativity Coach":MAILTO:meg@megdunley.com
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