The Literature Centre

The Literature Centre Bringing creative education and storytelling to life — one WA classroom at a time.

We were fortunate enough to have Lili Wilkinson visit us last week, for our final Perth Metro Young Writers workshops fo...
04/06/2026

We were fortunate enough to have Lili Wilkinson visit us last week, for our final Perth Metro Young Writers workshops for the term. 📚🍄

Our Year 9+ writers got an in-depth masterclass on the creation of novels, developing setting, characters, and plot. With a variety of writing exercises to get their creative ideas flowing, we're sure that some exceptional stories will develop from these young writers.

We'd like to thank Lili for coming to Perth to share her experience and expertise with our Term 2 attendees!

As National Reconciliation Week comes to a close, this year’s theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoin...
03/06/2026

As National Reconciliation Week comes to a close, this year’s theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing commitment. It is something we must all continue to reflect on, learn from and work towards.

The Literature Centre recognises the pivotal and long-lasting impact first nations people have had on storytelling in Australia and around the world.

It is critical for all Australians to take part in working towards reconciliation, in order to build a community that preserves the history and culture that came before us, and supports the stories and people of today and the future.

Kathryn Lefroy visited us last week for our Year 7-8 Young Writers workshops. 📚The writers had the opportunity to explor...
27/05/2026

Kathryn Lefroy visited us last week for our Year 7-8 Young Writers workshops. 📚

The writers had the opportunity to explore a whole new form of storytelling this term, with Kathryn sharing her expertise in screenwriting. They now know the process of adapting a scene for the screen - and even acted out their own scripts!

We'd love to thank Kathryn for sharing her experience with the up-and-coming writers, and for a week of engaging workshops. 📝

If you'd like to learn more about our Young Writers Program for 2026, visit our website: https://shorturl.at/4gqBt

Meg Caddy invites you to celebrate the launch of their q***r adventure novel, ‘A Flash in the Dust’. 📚Join us at The Sta...
25/05/2026

Meg Caddy invites you to celebrate the launch of their q***r adventure novel, ‘A Flash in the Dust’. 📚

Join us at The State Library of Western Australia to find out more about the creative process and the book’s inception, with a Q&A moderated by Kate Emery and books available for purchase through Dymocks.

Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Time: 10:30am
Venue: The State Library of Western Australia, Theatre
Tickets: Free, but registration is required

Don’t miss out on the chance to get your hands on Meg Caddy’s latest novel!

Register your spot:https://shorturl.at/5j8Ys

Mark Greenwood visited Bunbury and Busselton last week for our regional Young Writers workshops!The writers got to learn...
19/05/2026

Mark Greenwood visited Bunbury and Busselton last week for our regional Young Writers workshops!

The writers got to learn about Phar Lap, the story of the Tasmanian Tiger, and had many writing tips to jot down during the workshop. 🐎

Thank you to Mark for bringing his history mystery knowledge to the south-west.

We had some wonderful Year 6 Young Writers workshops with Chenèe Marrapodi last week. 📚📝Chenèe shared her journalism exp...
12/05/2026

We had some wonderful Year 6 Young Writers workshops with Chenèe Marrapodi last week. 📚📝

Chenèe shared her journalism expertise with the writers, giving them the chance to perform interviews, organise information into a story, and work to a tight deadline.

They now know the importance of research for both fiction and non-fiction pieces, and the french names for a few ballet positions. 🩰

We'd love to thank Chenèe for visiting us this Term!

Visit our website for more information about our Young Writers Program this year: https://shorturl.at/cPGa6

Happy Mother's Day to all the marvellous mums out there 🌹TLC wishes you an amazing day of relaxation, flowers, and time ...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the marvellous mums out there 🌹

TLC wishes you an amazing day of relaxation, flowers, and time spent with loved ones. 🌟

Are you a First Nations individual with a passion for the arts, literacy, storytelling, and/or education looking to make...
05/05/2026

Are you a First Nations individual with a passion for the arts, literacy, storytelling, and/or education looking to make a difference?

As we work to achieve this vision, we’re seeking a paid First Nations member to join our Board. Remuneration of this position acknowledges the cultural knowledge load involved in representation and advice.

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide guidance on the organisation’s strategic vision and governance
· Collaborate with the CEO and board members to ensure the cultural safety of our programs and services.
· Provide cultural advice where relevant.
· Attend up to four meetings per year face to face or online

Ideal Candidate:
· Previous experience on a not-for-profit board.
· Experience in the arts, literacy, stories and/or education.

Visit our website for more information: https://shorturl.at/4MgjR

Next week Young Writers is back for Term 2. 📝We have a wonderful line-up of presenters across the year groups and region...
01/05/2026

Next week Young Writers is back for Term 2. 📝

We have a wonderful line-up of presenters across the year groups and regions, which guarantees a term full of imagination, creativity, and new ideas.

Perth Metro:
Year 6: Chenèe Marrapodi - Coming of Age
Year 7-8: Kathryn Lefroy - Magic and Adventure
Year 9 +: Lili Wilkinson - Fantasy, Dystopian, Contemporary

Regional:
Albany: Aśka - Comics
Geraldton: Kate Emery - Crime
Bunbury-Busselton: Mark Greenwood - History Hunting

Visit our website to register for Young Writers or find out more info: https://shorturl.at/YCKev

Have you heard about our literature workshops? 📚TLC creates engaging learning experiences that link to the Western Austr...
20/04/2026

Have you heard about our literature workshops? 📚

TLC creates engaging learning experiences that link to the Western Australian curriculum, catering to specific year groups and learning levels. We have an array of literary texts to choose from, one of which is 'Stellarphant' by James Foley.

Our 'Stellarphant' workshops explore:
- The effect of choice when framing an image, placement of elements in the image and salience on composition of texts.
- Describing the effects of text structures and language features in literary texts when responding to and sharing opinions.
- Using comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning when listening, reading and viewing.

Browse our catalogue of literary texts or make a booking with us through our website: https://shorturl.at/GbbGg

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First Floor/25 Francis Street
Perth, WA
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