Reading Matters Conference

IMG_2317I was most fortunate to attend the recent Reading Matters Conference in Melbourne which was held at the beautiful Arts Centre on St Kilda Road in Melbourne.  Over two wonderful days attendees were held spellbound by the many extraordinary stories told by Sally Gardner, Sara Farizan  (in the right of the picture), Laurie Halse Anderson, Clare Atkins, Tom Taylor, Abe Nouk, Sean Williams, Jaclyn Moriarty and many more.

Opportunities were given to participants to talk with authors and to have books signed.  Over the 2 days the Arts Centre buzzed with fabulous conversations between those attending and those speaking, book signings, and social opportunities.

The organisers of the event, the Centre For Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria once again proved how much demand there is for a conference focusing on YA literature.  Congratulations to all the team and especially to Anna Burkey, for her charming and professional command of the MC duties.

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