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FE S T IVA L GU IDE
14 TO 21 MARCH T WENT Y T W EN T Y
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FROM THE CEO
Ms Andrea Lewis
CEO/Festival Director
Our Team
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Festival Information What’s in store for 2020, our HOTA Reads programme returns with monthly Chairperson Louise Davidson
FACEBOOK activations in the Gold Coast’s Cultural hub, we’ve partnered with the Australian Members Airlie Maclachlan, Craig
Children’s Laureate to host their call to action summit – One Loud Voice which will
Remember!
facebook.com/ Bassingthwaighte, Terry Herbert,
14 be held on Tuesday 17 March. The writers festival returns with an exciting lineup of
somersetstoryfest
Programme - Authors’ Sessions Australia’s elite children’s authors featuring Bruce Whatley, Andrew Daddo and Matt Michael Arnold
Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 March Stanton along with first time novelists, Helena Fox, TC Shelley and Carl Merrison. Chief Financial Officer Kylie Sherrington
INSTAGRAM
We are striving to become a instagram.com/ Our featured authors Jess Hill (Literary Lunch) and Elliot Perlman (Literary Long
sustainable event; therefore no somersetstoryfest Table) will ensure our thoughts and ideas are challenged and disrupted!
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single use coffee cups or plastic OUR STAFF
Festival Map
bottled water will be available. We are extremely grateful for the continued support of our presenting partner
TWITTER CEO/ Festival Director Andrea Lewis
Somerset College along with the City of Gold Coast, fellow local organisations
18 twitter.com/ and many of Australia’s leading publishing houses who join with us in making a Artistic Director Dr Michael Brohier
Extended Programme and somstoryfest difference in the literature world. Marketing Co-ordinator Tayla Haynes
Additional Session Information Event Co-ordinator Lucy Spudic
I take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the Storyfest Board for their
HASHTAGS Festival Administrator Rebecca Pridham
continued support and dedication.
19 #storyfestgc Festival Administrator Gabriella Lennon
Student Workshops #ourgoldcoast Visit the website to keep up to date with our an annual calendar of events and I On the road... Producer Sue Horkings
#wearegoldcoast invite the Gold Coast community to join with us and share the love of literacy, take Beach Library Producer Jordan Wilkinson
20 Bruce Whatley: The Journey time to enjoy the many events that will happen not only at the three day writers’
festival but throughout the year. Curator Nicky Rasmin
of a Picture Book
Bookings Intern Ruby Waters
Publicist Nicole Marino (Hashtag Group)
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Parents’ and Friends’
Prologue Party
Quality of life can be measured in many ways but a vibrant cultural
experience can provide real contentment which is the key to
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S
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Literary Lunch with Jess Hill culture events for Gold Coasters – and our visitors – to enjoy!
supported by Harald Puhalla
WELCOME
I congratulate the Storyfest Board, for their leadership in this space
(General Surgeon)
by providing Storyfest as the Gold Coast’s own literary festival. By
reaching out to the whole community, Storyfest demonstrates just
Festival Highlights
how valuable a centre of learning can be to the broader community. Dr Michael Brohier
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It is wonderful integration.
Literary Long Table Dinner with AUTHOR SESSIONS
Elliot Perlman Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 March 2020 The 2020 Storyfest programme has something for everyone. An authentic literary event
Over three days in March – and on many other occasions – Storyfest
should delight, educate, inspire and, on occasion, confront and leave its audiences
will engage scores of schools across the city in a celebration of the
WORKSHOPS AND PANELS re-evaluating societal norms and conventions. Storyfest 2020, does just that. The
written word. And there will be plenty of the spoken word, too, as
24 Interactive writing workshops and panel spread of writers is bound to delight and educate younger readers and inspire them to
authors and collaborators recount their experiences to audiences in
Adult Sessions discussions for children and adults read fiction, venture into writing in all its forms, and in the process improve their literacy;
a range of venues, including our Home Of The Arts (HOTA).
leading to improved outcomes in life.
25 Getting involved is easy with lots of choices including masterclasses, SPECIAL EVENTS
Prologue Party, Literary Lunch and the The ABC’s dynamic and thought-provoking Matt Beard and Carl Smith will throw ethical
HOTA Reads workshops and guest speaker occasions.
Long Table Dinner conundrums to young people to problem solve, through their “Short and Curly” shows;
something not to be missed.
Language is how we share meaning
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and engage each other, even using sign
Competitions Free community events throughout the The festival also caters to adults through writing workshops, external “In-Conversation”
language, so mastering words is a key way
Gold Coast sessions, the Literary Lunch with Walkley Award winner, Jess Hill, dinner with acclaimed
to achieve success and realise our life goals.
Australian author, Elliot Perlman, and the Surfing Breakfast on Saturday morning, 14
Congratulations once again for your leadership
27 AUTHOR BOOK SIGNINGS March on the theme, “Life Lessons from the Ocean”,
and I encourage every Gold Coaster to get
Educational Tourism Package In the Festival Bookshop
involved with Storyfest. You will find it a great
I encourage the Gold Coast community to find the time to visit the Coast’s most
experience.
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Corporate Events
Tom Tate
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Sponsors and Supporters
STORYFEST
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MEET THE AUTHORS
MEET THE AUTHORS
Ursula
Tim Baker
TIM BAKER Matt Beard
MATT BEARD Andrew
ANDREW Daddo
DADDO
URSULA
Dubosarsky
DUBOSARSKY
Life Lessons from the Ocean Session 222 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Session 123 Wednesday 18 at 10.15am Session 111 Wednesday 18 at 9.15am
Saturday 14 at 8.30am Session 316 Friday 20 at 9.15am Session 142 Wednesday 18 at 12.45pm Session 231 Thursday 19 at 11.15am
Session 333 Friday 20 at 11.15am Session 213 Thursday 19 at 9.15am Session 321 Friday 20 at 10.15am
Session 233 Thursday 19 at 11.15am
Session 331 Friday 20 at 11.15am
Tim Baker is the best-selling author of numerous books Dr Matt Beard is a husband, dad, pop culture nerd, moral Andrew Daddo has managed to have a crack at just Award-winning Australian children’s author Ursula
on surfing. Occy was a national bestseller and chosen by philosopher and ethicist. Matt is a Fellow at the Ethics about every aspect of the entertainment industry. He’s Dubosarsky has won the NSW Premier’s Literary Award a
the Australian Council as one of “50 Books You can’t Put Centre and the resident philosopher for the kids ethics appeared on TV and stage, presented radio programs and record five times as well as the Victorian, Queensland and
Down” in 2008. Surfari tells the story of his family surfing podcast Short & Curly. He appears regularly in print, podcasts, and even made movies. Best of all, Andrew is an South Australian state awards for literature. She is the twelve
road trip around Australia in 2011. Century of Surf, a history radio and TV discussing ethical issues from vampires to accomplished author. He has written 25 books including times CBCA shortlisted author of 50 books for children
of Australian surfing, was published by Random House in anti-vaccination. Matt believes everyone is already a picture books, chapter books, short story collections, novels and young adults. Internationally she has been nominated
2013. His children’s book The Surfer and the Mermaid was philosopher who, given the right circumstances and skills, and a vague biography – he’s hard to pin down. He also for both the Hans Christian Andersen and Astrid Lindgren
adapted for theatre for the Bleach Festival. The Rip Curl can live a wise, enriched and ethical life. talks up literacy in schools. awards. She has a PhD in English literature and lives in
Story documents the rise of the iconic Australian surf brand Sydney.
to mark its 50th anniversary in 2019. Tim is a former editor Andrew’s latest books include Atticus Van Tasticus, Atticus
of Tracks and Surfing Life magazines. He has won the Van Tasticus 2: The Map of Half Maps and Just Breathe.
Surfing Australia Hall of Fame Culture Award three times.
www.bytimbaker.com www.andrewdaddo.com www.ursuladubosarsky.squarespace.com
Adrian Beck
ADRIAN BECK AJ Betts
AJ BETTS Helena Fox
HELENA FOX Jackie French
JACKIE FRENCH
Session 132 Wednesday 18 at 11.15am Session 126 Wednesday 18 at 10.15am Session 115 Wednesday 18 at 9.15am Session 113 Wednesday 18 at 9.15am
Session 221 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Session 226 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Session 154 Wednesday 18 at 1.45pm Session 133 Wednesday 18 at 11.15am
Session 251 Thursday 19 at 1.45pm Session 254 Thursday 19 at 1.45pm Session 225 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Session 235 Thursday 19 at 11.15am
Young Writers’ Dinner Thursday 19 Young Writers’ Dinner Thursday 19 Workshop Friday 20 at 9.30am The Journey of a Picture Book
at 5.30pm at 5.30pm Session 343 Friday 20 at 12.45pm Thursday 19 at 4.30pm
Session 312 Friday 20 at 9.15am Session 335 Friday 20 at 11.15am
Adrian Beck writes funny, action-packed stories for kids. A.J. Betts is a Fremantle-based author, speaker, teacher and Helena Fox lives in the seaside city of Wollongong, Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat
Adrian produced the TV show, Kids’ WB, and has also cyclist. Her latest work is a two-book speculative fiction Australia, with her endlessly creative and kind family. She negotiator and was the Australian Children’s Laureate
worked on the Logie Awards, Carols by Candlelight, Prank series comprising of Hive and Rogue (Pan Macmillan; mentors and runs writing workshops for young people, and for 2014-2015 and the 2015 Senior Australian of the
Patrol and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Adrian is the 2018, 2019). A.J.’s award-winning third novel, Zac & Mia, is a graduate of the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Year. In 2016 Jackie became a Member of the Order of
author of the Champion Charlies series and Stuff Happens: is available in 14 countries, and has been adapted for Wilson College in the U.S. Helena has travelled and lived Australia for her contribution to children’s literature and
Dale, plus he co-wrote the Kick it to Nick series with AFL television by AwesomenessTV. Her earlier novels are all around the world, but of all her adventures, working her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of
legend Shane Crawford. Adrian is the co-editor of Total Wavelength and Shutterspeed. In 2019, A.J. graduated with a with young people and helping them find and express their Australia’s most popular children’s authors, and writes across
Quack Up, along with Sally Rippin. His latest series is Derek PhD in the topic of Wonder at ECU. voice has brought her the greatest joy. How It Feels to Float all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology
Dool Supercool, publishing March 2020. is her debut novel. and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction. ‘Share a Story’
was the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term
as Laureate.
www.adrianbeck.com.au www.ajbetts.com www.helenafoxauthor.com www.jackiefrench.com
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MEET THE AUTHORS
MEET THE AUTHORS
Lisa Fuller
LISA FULLER Caroline Graham
CAROLINE GRAHAM Stephen
STEPHENMichael
MICHAEL Will Kostakis
WILL KOSTAKIS
King
KING
Session 114 Wednesday 18 at 9.15am Workshop Thursday 19 at 12.45pm Session 123 Wednesday 18 at 10.15am Session 135 Wednesday 18 at 11.15am
Session 215 Thursday 19 at 9.15am Optimists Live Longer Thursday 19 Session 211 Thursday 19 at 9.15am Session 155 Wednesday 18 at 1.45pm
Session 255 Thursday 19 at 1.45pm at 5.00pm Session 233 Thursday 19 at 11.15am Session 236 Thursday 19 at 11.15am
Optimists Live Longer Thursday 19 Session 331 Friday 20 at 11.15am Session 324 Friday 20 at 10.15am
at 5.00pm Session 342 Friday 20 at 12.45pm
Lisa Fuller is a Wuilli Wuilli woman from Eidsvold, Caroline Graham is a Walkley Award-winning journalist Stephen Michael King is an internationally renowned, Personally, Will Kostakis is ready to catch a ball two seconds
Queensland, and is also descended from Gooreng who teaches creative writing and journalism at Bond award-winning author and illustrator whose career has after its hit him in the face. Professionally, he’s thankful he’s
Gooreng and Wakka Wakka peoples. She won a 2019 University. She is the co-author of Writing Feature Stories: spanned over thirty years, producing more that one chosen a career that requires little (if any) coordination.
black&write! Writing Fellowship, the 2017 David Unaipon How to research and writer articles - from listicles to hundred titles. Books that Stephen Michael King has written After dabbling in celebrity journalism and reality TV, he now
Award for an Unpublished Indigenous Writer, the 2018 longform and the co-writer/co-producer of the true crime and illustrated include: Three; Mutt Dog!; Leaf; and Milli, writes for young adults.
Varuna Eleanor Dark Flagship Fellowship, and was a joint podcast series Lost in Larrimah. Jack and the Dancing Cat.
winner of the 2018 Copyright Agency Fellowships for First His first novel, Loathing Lola, was released when he was
Nations Writers. Lisa is an editor and publishing consultant, His books have been translated into over twenty languages, just nineteen, and his second, The First Third, won the 2014
and is passionate about culturally appropriate writing and and he is frequently honoured in children’s book award Gold Inky Award. It was also shortlisted for the Children’s
publishing. Lisa is a member of Us Mob Writing, Canberra categories – including winning the CBCA Book of the year, Book Council of Australia Book of the Year and Prime
Speculative Fiction Guild, First Nations Australia Writers and the Prime Ministers Literary Award. Minister’s Literary awards.
Network, and the Canberra Society of Editors.
www.lisafuller.com.au www.stephenmichaelking.com www.willkostakis.com
Joanna
JOANNA
Grochowicz
GROCHOWICZ Jess Hill
JESS HILL Remy Lai
REMY LAI Sally
SALLYMacKinnon
MACKINNON
Workshop Wednesday 18 at 9.30am Session 136 Wednesday 18 at 11.15am
Session 146 Wednesday 18 at 12.45pm Session 216 Thursday 19 at 9.15am Session 112 Wednesday 18 at 9.15am Life Lessons from the Ocean
Session 214 Thursday 19 at 9.15am Literary Lunch Thursday 19 at 12.30pm Session 212 Thursday 19 at 9.15am Saturday 14 at 8.30am
Session 245 Thursday 19 at 12.45pm Optimists Live Longer Thursday 19 Session 233 Thursday 19 at 11.15am
Optimists Live Longer Thursday 19 at 5.00pm Young Writers’ Dinner Thursday 19
at 5.00pm at 5.30pm
Session 315 Friday 20 at 9.15am Session 322 Friday 20 at 10.15am
Joanna Grochowicz has a background in foreign languages Jess Hill is an investigative journalist who has been writing Remy Lai studied fine arts, with a major in painting and Sally MacKinnon was a long-time professional
and literature and has enjoyed a varied career working with about domestic violence since 2014. Prior to this, she was drawing. She was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore, environmental educator and volunteer community
words in both corporate and not-for- profit sectors. She is a producer for ABC Radio, a Middle East correspondent and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia where she writes organiser with a PhD in Adult Education before becoming
based in New Zealand. Into the White is her first book. for The Global Mail, and an investigative journalist for and draws stories for kids, with her two dogs by her side. Pie a fitness, yoga and surf instructor in 2013 at the age of 50.
Background Briefing. She was listed in Foreign Policy’s in the Sky is her debut middle-grade novel. Sally lives at Binna Burra in the mountains behind the Gold
top 100 women to follow on Twitter, and her reporting Coast and often wakes at 3.30am in order to write and
on domestic violence has won two Walkley awards, an meditate before surfing at dawn. She has published three
Amnesty International award and three Our Watch awards. books, two independently - Expanding Green Strategies:
Creating change through negotiation (2009), The dharma
of surfing: wisdom from the water for life (2016) and Surfing
as a dance: how one woman found grace in and out of the
water (2018).
www.joannagrochowicz.com www.jesshill.net www.remylai.com www.thedharmaofsurfing.com
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MEET THE AUTHORS
MEET THE AUTHORS
Melina Georgia
MELINA
Marche
MARCHETTA Carl Merrison
CARL MERRISON Robert Newton
ROBERT NEWTON
GEORGIA
Norton
NORTONLodge
LODGE
Session 121 Wednesday 18 at 10.15am
Session 246 Thursday 19 at 12.45pm Session 134 Wednesday 18 at 11.15am Session 125 Wednesday 18 at 10.15am Session 152 Wednesday 18 at 1.45pm
Session 326 Friday 20 at 10.15am Session 232 Thursday 19 at 11.15am Session 224 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Workshop Thursday 19 at 9.30am
Session 344 Friday 20 at 12.45pm Optimists Live Longer Thursday 19 Session 325 Friday 20 at 10.15am Session 244 Thursday 19 at 12.45pm
at 5.00pm Session 353 Friday 20 at 1.45pm Young Writers’ Dinner Thursday 19
Session 313 Friday 20 at 9.15am at 5.30pm
Session 332 Friday 20 at 11.15am Session 341 Friday 20 at 12.45pm
Melina Marchetta is a bestselling author in more than twenty Carl is a Jaru/Kija man from Halls Creek in the Kimberleys Robert Newton works as a firefighter with the Metropolitan By day, Georgia Norton Lodge leads her branding team at
countries and eighteen languages. She has published award- in Western Australia. Carl loves spending time out Fire Brigade. His first novel, My Name is Will Thompson, was a Sydney-based design agency. By night, she moonlights as
winning young adult, fantasy and crime fiction, including her bush with his family; fishing, hunting and swimming in published in 2001. Since then he has written seven other an illustrator with her side project Georgia Draws a House,
acclaimed crime novel, Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil. Her waterholes. He loves AFL - working with the Clontarf novels for young people, including Runner, The Black Dog where she delights people with deliveries of their hand-
much-loved Australian classic, Looking for Alibrandi, swept Foundation and coaching junior and senior, male and Gang (shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards) drawn homes. She’s also Zoë’s younger sister. The Elizabella
the pool of literary awards when it was published and was also female football teams. Carl was awarded State Finalist of and When We Were Two (winner of a Prime Minister’s series is their second book project together.
released as a film, adapted by Marchetta, winning an AFI Award the Australian of the Year Award- Local Hero for Western Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction). He lives on the
and an Independent Film Award for best screenplay, as well Australia in 2016 for his work as lifeguard, football coach, Mornington Peninsula with his wife and three daughters. His
as the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Award and the Film Clontarf worker and youth mentor. latest novel for young adults is Promise Me Happy.
Critics Circle of Australia Award. Marchetta’s award-winning
Saving Francesca and companion novel The Piper’s Son also
received much acclaim in Australia and internationally.
www.melinamarchetta.com.au www.hakeahustler.com.au www.penguin.com.au/authors/robert-newton www.georgiadrawsahouse.com
Tim
TIMMiller
MILLER Anna Morgan
ANNA MORGAN Elliot Perlman
ELLIOT PERLMAN TC Shelley
TC SHELLEY
Session 131 Wednesday 18 at 11.15am Session 124 Wednesday 18 at 10.15am Session 336 Friday 20 at 11.45am Session 122 Wednesday 18 at 10.15am
Session 153 Wednesday 18 at 1.45pm Session 145 Wednesday 18 at 12.45pm Literary Dinner Friday 20 at 6.00pm Session 141 Wednesday 18 at 12.45pm
Session 243 Thursday 19 at 12.45pm Session 253 Thursday 19 at 1.45pm Session 241 Thursday 19 at 12.45pm
Session 351 Friday 20 at 1.45pm Young Writers’ Dinner Thursday 19 Young Writers’ Dinner Thursday 19
at 5.30pm at 5.30pm
Session 314 Friday 20 at 9.15am Session 311 Friday 20 at 9.15am
Tim Miller is an Australian bestselling children’s author living Anna was born in Sydney, but spent most of her childhood Elliot Perlman has been described as one of the ‘50 most T.C. Shelley studied Creative Writing and Literature at
in Sydney. By day, he is a Marketing Manager, and in his surrounded by mountains in Nepal and Tibet while her important writers in the world’, Lire (France), a ‘literary university. She has been teaching English for over twenty
spare time he writes hilarious books for kids of all ages. His parents were part of an international community of health sensation’ (Deutschlandradio), with ‘traces of Dickens’s years and her first school was classified as the most remote
first picture book, There is a Monster Under My Bed Who professionals. Navigating this cross-cultural life made her range and of George Elliot’s generous humanist spirit’ in Australia. She loves an audience and long before she
Farts, was an instant hit. He’s now published six picture a curious observer of people, although most of her time (New York Times). He is the author of The Street Sweeper, took up teaching was writing and performing her poetry
books, including Dinosaur Dump and Don’t Spew in Your was spent reading Enid Blyton and dreaming of going to Seven Types of Ambiguity, The Reasons I Won’t Be Coming, and short stories. She began writing novels to entertain her
Spacesuit. Among Tim’s most recent publications are two boarding school. All That Impossible Space explores some Three Dollars, and a novel for children, The Adventures of daughter, who wisely suggested that she try to get them
fiction books for emerging readers called Fart Monster and of the intense and convoluted friendships that thrive in this Catvinkle. Maybe The Horse Will Talk is his latest novel. published. The Monster Who Wasn’t is her first published
Me: The Birthday Party and Fart Monster and Me: The Class setting. Anna completed a MA in Writing for Young People novel. Her next book, The Werewolves Who Weren’t, will
Excursion. at Bath Spa University in 2015, and now lives in Melbourne publish in August. Shelley lives with her husband, her
with her husband. She works as a bookseller. daughter and two dogs in Perth.
www.timmillerillustration.com www.annalauramorgan.com www.penguin.com.au/authors/elliot-perlman
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MEET THE AUTHORS
MEET THE AUTHORS
Kyla Slaven
KYLA SLAVEN Carl Smith
CARL SMITH
Gabrielle Tozer
GABRIELLE TOZER
Bruce Whatley
BRUCE WHATLEY
The Journey of a Picture Book
Tuesday 17 at 12noon
Session 113 Wednesday 18 at 9.15am
Session 222 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Session 222 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Session 156 Wednesday 18 at 1.45pm Session 144 Wednesday 18 at 12.45pm
Workshop Thursday 19 at 12.45pm Workshop Thursday 19 at 12.45pm Session 234 Thursday 19 at 11.15am Session 233 Thursday 19 at 11.15am
Session 333 Friday 20 at 11.15am Session 333 Friday 20 at 11.15am Session 334 Friday 20 at 11.15am The Journey of a Picture Book
Session 354 Friday 20 at 1.45pm Thursday 19 at 4.30pm
Workshop Friday 20 at 9.30am
The Journey of a Picture Book
Saturday 21 at 9.30am
Carl is a Walkley Award-winning science journalist and Gabrielle Tozer is an award-winning and internationally
Kyla Slaven is the producer of the kids ethics podcast, Bruce jumped into the unknown world of picture books
kids’ presenter at the ABC, working for RN and ABC published author and freelance writer based in Sydney,
Short & Curly. Kyla has been making radio and podcasts after a career in advertising as an Illustrator and art director
Science. He makes radio documentaries for RN’s science Australia. She has published five books, including the young
for a long time – working in community radio, as a reporter working in London then Sydney. Since 1992 Bruce has
programs and co-presents the kids’ podcasts Short & adult novel Remind Me How This Ends, which was on the
at Triple J and heading up the then-new current affairs written and/or illustrated over 80 children’s picture
Curly and Pickle. Before joining the ABC, Carl worked as a Children’s Book Council of Australia’s 2018 Notable list.
show, Hack. She also worked on the philosophy podcast books. Though based in Australia his work is published
scientist and ran his university’s radio station. Her first picture book, Peas and Quiet (illustrated by Sue
(for grown ups) The Philosopher’s Zone, where a chance internationally and in 2014 was included in the Bologna
encounter with a bunch of school kids gave her the idea deGennaro), was published in 2017. Melody Trumpet was Children’s Book Fair Exhibition.
Carl has won multiple awards for his work, including a her first children’s novel, and she is currently working on
for Short & Curly. She is also the co-author of the book,
Young Walkley Award in 2017, ‘Young Journalist of the another young adult novel and picture book.
The Short and Curly Guide to Life. His award winning titles include The Ugliest Dog in the
Year 2015’ from the SA Press Club, ‘Best New Australian
World, Looking for Crabs, Detective Donut and the Wild
Journalist 2014’ from the Lizzies Tech Journalism Awards,
Goose Chase, Diary of a Wombat, The Little Refugee, Flood,
and two Clarion Awards.
Fire, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda and Cyclone.
www.gabrielletozer.com www.brucewhatley.com
Matt Stanton Kate &TEMPLE
KATE & JOL Jol Sean
SEAN Williams
MATT STANTON
Temple WILLIAMS
Workshop Wednesday 18 at 9.30am
Session 131 Wednesday 18 at 11.15am Session 143 Wednesday 18 at 12.45pm Session 116 Wednesday 18 at 9.15am
Session 151 Wednesday 18 at 1.45pm Session 223 Thursday 19 at 10.15am Workshop Thursday 19 at 9.30am
Session 252 Thursday 19 at 1.45pm Session 242 Thursday 19 at 12.45pm Session 256 Thursday 19 at 1.45pm
Session 351 Friday 20 at 1.45pm Young Writers’ Dinner Thursday 19 Session 323 Friday 20 at 10.15am
at 5.30pm
Session 352 Friday 20 at 1.45pm
Matt Stanton was the #5 highest grossing Australian Kate and Jol are the award-winning authors of a stack of Sean Williams was born in the dry, flat lands of South
children’s author in the Australian market in 2018. Matt has funny books for kids including the hilarious junior fiction Australia, where he still lives with his wife and family. He
over 930,000 books in print across his Funny Kid series, series Yours Troolie Alice Toolie and the CBCA honour book is the author of over 40 novels and 120 published short
the Books That Drive Kids Crazy picture books co-created Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers Third Grade. Their picture stories for children and adults.
with Beck Stanton, and the Fart Monster series with Tim books include Are You My Bottom?, Room on Our Rock,
Miller. Mike I Don’t Like, Parrot Carrot and I Got This Hat - which
was National Simultaneous Storytime Book and read by
Matt’s books have now been published across all major over half a million kids on the same day. They live in Sydney
English language territories, and his titles have been with their two sons and a dog that thinks it’s a raccoon.
published in German, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Chinese
and Slovenian.
We are a plastic water bottle free event.
BYO bottle for free refills.
www.mattstanton.net www.katejoltemple.com www.seanwilliams.com
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Tickets are $8.00 (GST inclusive) per
person per session. For adult sessions,
workshops and catered functions, please
refer to individual event information.
authors and illustrators attending
Somerset Storyfest and is open between
8.00am and 4.00pm. It will also open
during The Prologue Party. At the end
of each of their sessions, authors are
VOICE
CHILDREN’S LAUREATE Tickets will be emailed to you or may available for book signings!
also be collected from the Somerset
SUMMIT College Events Office between 8.00am
and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. FOOD AND DRINK
The Hardback Café operates throughout
Bookings can only be processed on the Festival. Look out for Dippin’ Dots
receipt of full payment. Bookings can ice creams, Dutch Poffertjes, snow cones
childrenslaureate.org.au only be accepted online, or in person at and other treats.
the Events Office. There are no refunds
or exchanges once bookings are
processed. Your tickets and confirmation HOW TO GET HERE
TUESDAY 17 MARCH | 10.00AM TO 4.00PM of your booking will be emailed to your The Festival is located on campus at
designated email address. Somerset College, Somerset Drive,
Register now - www.storyfest.com.au Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast.
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Join us and make a difference to the world of children’s literacy in Australia Tickets will be on sale from Monday
10 February 2020. You may book
Take Exit 82 off the Pacific Motorway
(M1), head west along Somerset Drive.
guardian or teacher while on campus at
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online anytime. Many sessions have Somerset College is located on the left.
limited numbers, so please book early to There is limited parking off Somerset
VENUE Pool Function Room, Somerset College avoid disappointment. Please note there Drive, Clover Hill Drive and Sara
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RESERVATION POLICY
your ticket to gain entry. right off Clover Hill Drive).
TICKETS $55 per person, includes morning and afternoon tea, networking One complimentary ticket is provided
to teachers with each group of up to 10
Public Transport
drinks and nibbles from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. NOTE ABOUT VENUES The nearest Queensland Rail station is
children (additional teachers are required
to purchase extra tickets). Tickets may
Venues for the author sessions will Robina. From here, Somerset College is
Lunch arrangements - BYO or place order at time of registration. be allocated closer to the Festival. approximately five minutes by car/taxi.
be reserved for up to 14 days without
payment. All payments must be finalised
Complimentary three day VIP Guest Pass (excluding catered events) to The capacities of the venues vary, so
final venue allocation is determined
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If payment is not received for your
Storyfest 2020. according to the number of tickets
purchased for each session. Please
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cancellation of your booking and tickets
check the website prior to your visit
will be released.
• Acknowledgement of Country to find the location of your sessions. School Bus Transport
Koala Koaches has a special rate of
• Meet the new Australian Children’s Laureate and hear about their project for $4.40 plus GST per person with a
BAGS
PHOTOGRAPHY AND minimum of 30 passengers (seat belted
There is no cloakroom facility at the
2020-2021 VIDEOGRAPHY PERMISSIONS buses are available, please contact Koala
Somerset Storyfest. We encourage
Somerset Storyfest will have a Koaches for a quote) for Gold Coast
• Contribute to a discussion on the outcomes of the inaugural Australian photographer and videographer on- schools travelling to Somerset Storyfest.
students to bring a small carry bag,
as some venues have limited access
site to record events throughout the Schools travelling to the Gold Coast by
Children’s Laureate Summit: key findings and progress Festival. These photos are for archival train are also eligible for a special rate
for school bags. We advise students
to leave valuables at home. All lost
and marketing purposes and purchase on a shuttle service between Robina
• Hear the Deputy Director of the Association of Independent Schools of WA of a ticket implies permission to use the Train Station and Somerset College.
property can be collected from the
Somerset College Events Office.
talk about how literature fits into the global view of young people’s learning photos taken for these purposes. Please contact Bede Young, Manager,
Koala Koaches to make your necessary
• Participate in ways to Crash The Barriers and encourage reading in a variety of travel arrangements by phoning
HAVE QUESTIONS?
FESTIVAL BOOKSHOP 07 5535 2711.
Phone: 07 5559 7382
sectors The Festival Bookshop stocks an
Email: bookings@storyfest.com.au
extensive range of books by all the
• Sign up for the first One Loud Voice social media campaign
• PD Certificate available if required
No single use coffee cups, BYO
Keep Cup or hire at the event.
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PROGRAMME
Day 1 WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
Day 2 THURSDAY 19 MARCH
9.15am to 10.00am 12.45pm to 1.30pm 9.15am to 10.00am 12.30pm
SESSION EVENT GRADES SESSION EVENT GRADES SESSION EVENT GRADES LITERARY LUNCH
111 Ursula Dubosarsky 2 to 4 141 TC Shelley 3 to 6 211 Stephen Michael King 2 to 4 Jess Hill is an investigative journalist who has been
112 Remy Lai 3 to 6 142 Andrew Daddo 4 to 7 212 Remy Lai 3 to 6 commenting on domestic violence since 2014. Her new book
113 Bruce Whatley and Jackie French 4 to 7 143 Kate and Jol Temple 4 to 7 213 Andrew Daddo 4 to 7 See What You Made Me Do combines “exhaustive research
114 Lisa Fuller 6 to 8 144 Bruce Whatley 6 to 8 214 Joanna Grochowicz 6 to 8 with riveting storytelling”.
115 Helena Fox 8 to 10 145 Anna Morgan 7 to 9 215 Lisa Fuller 7 to 9 The Ray Building Dining Room, Somerset College
116 Sean Williams 10 to 12 146 Joanna Grochowicz 10 to 12 216 Jess Hill 10 to 12
12.45pm to 1.30pm
SESSION EVENT GRADES
9.30am to 11.00am
9.30am to 11.00am 1.45pm to 2.30pm 241 TC Shelley 3 to 6
WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS 242 Kate and Jol Temple 4 to 7
WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS SESSION EVENT GRADES 243 Tim Miller 4 to 7
W21 - Sean Williams - TWO HEADS ARE BETTER 244 Georgia Norton Lodge 6 to 8
W11 - Kate and Jol Temple - CATCHING EYEBALLS THAN ONE 245 Joanna Grochowicz 8 to 10
WITH PERSUASIVE WRITING 151 Matt Stanton 3 to 6
(For students aged 14+) $20 246 Melina Marchetta 10 to 12
(For students aged 8+) $20 152 Georgia Norton Lodge 4 to 7
See page 19 for full details
See page 19 for full details 153 Tim Miller 4 to 7
154 Helena Fox 7 to 9
W22 - Georgia Norton Lodge - GEORGIA DRAWS A
W12 - Joanna Grochowicz - WRITING THE PAST 155 Will Kostakis 7 to 9
HOUSE AND YOU CAN TOO!
12.45pm to 2.15pm
(For students aged 12+) $20 156 Gabrielle Tozer 9 to 11
(For students aged 9+) $20
See page 19 for full details See page 19 for full details
WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS
W23 - Short & Curly - Carl Smith and Kyla Slaven -
10.15am to 11.00am 10.15am to 11.00am PODCAST WORKSHOP
(For students aged 12+) $20
See page 19 for full details
SESSION EVENT GRADES SESSION EVENT GRADES
W24 - Caroline Graham - POCKET-SIZED STORIES
121 Georgia Norton Lodge 1 to 3 221 Adrian Beck 2 to 4 (For students aged 12+) $20
122 TC Shelley 3 to 6 222 Guide to Life - Short and Curly (Carl 3 to 6 See page 19 for full details
123 Andrew Daddo and Stephen 4 to 7 Smith, Kyla Slaven and Matt Beard)
Michael King See page 18 for full details
124 Anna Morgan 7 to 9 223 Kate and Jol Temple 4 to 7
1.45pm to 2.30pm
125 Robert Newton 8 to 10 224 Robert Newton 7 to 9
126 AJ Betts 10 to 12 225 Helena Fox 8 to 10
226 AJ Betts 9 to 11
SESSION EVENT GRADES
251 Adrian Beck 3 to 6
11.15am to 12noon 11.15am to 12noon 252
253
Matt Stanton
Anna Morgan
4 to 7
4 to 7
SESSION EVENT GRADES 254 AJ Betts 7 to 9
SESSION EVENT GRADES
255 Lisa Fuller 8 to 10
256 Sean Williams 10 to 12
131 Tim Miller and Matt Stanton Pre-Prep to 2 231 Ursula Dubosarsky 2 to 4
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132 Adrian Beck 3 to 6 232 Carl Merrison 4 to 7
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233 Illustrator Battle - Bruce Whatley, 4 to 7
133 Australian Children’s Laureate Panel
with Jackie French and the 2020
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134 Carl Merrison 6 to 8 See page 18 for full details
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135 Will Kostakis 8 to 10 234 Gabrielle Tozer 6 to 8 5.00PM - Jess Hill, Lisa Fuller, Joanna Grochowicz,
136 Jess Hill 10 to 12 BYO water bottle 235 Jackie French 8 to 10 Carl Merrison - OPTIMISTS LIVE LONGER
for free refills 236 Will Kostakis 9 to 11 Free Community Event
See page 24 for full details
BYO Keep Cups
or hire one at
our event!
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FESTIVA
PROGRAMME
Day 3 FRIDAY 20 MARCH
FESTIVAL MAP
MAP
1 PENGUIN POP-UP 10 PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS’ i MEET AND GREET
VOLUNTEERS ROOM
2 MARQUEE ONE 11 TOWERS QUAD FIRST AID
9.15am to 10.00am 12.45pm to 1.30pm
SESSION EVENT GRADES SESSION EVENT GRADES 3 MARQUEE TWO 12 THE BROWN BUILDING THE HARDBACK CAFÉ
311 TC Shelley 2 to 4 341 Georgia Norton Lodge 4 to 7
312 Adrian Beck 3 to 6 342 Will Kostakis 4 to 7 13 YEAR 11 COMMON ROOM COFFEE/ KUPPA CUP HIRE
343 Helena Fox 8 to 10
4 THE ROBERTS THEATRE
313 Carl Merrison 4 to 7
314 Anna Morgan 5 to 7 344 Melina Marchetta 9 to 11
315 Joanna Grochowicz 8 to 10 14 THE RAY BUILDING FOOD TRUCKS
316 Matt Beard 10 to 12 5 THE TERRY HERBERT FOYER
TWEED BANORA DENTAL
1.45pm to 2.30pm 6 LEPP BUILDING BOOKSHOP
POETRY LANE
SESSION EVENT GRADES
9.30am to 11.00am 7 THE GREAT HALL TICKET BOOTH WATER REFILL POINT
351 Tim Miller and Matt Stanton 2 to 4
WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS 352 Kate and Jol Temple 3 to 6
353 Robert Newton 6 to 8 8 STORYFEST ON THE ROAD... M MEETING POINT
W31 - Helena Fox - WRITING TO HELP MENTAL 354 Gabrielle Tozer 9 to 12
HEALTH
(For students aged 14+) $20 9 THE ARNISON BUILDING P PARKING
See page 19 for full details
W32 - Bruce Whatley - EXPLORING THE VISUAL
NARRATIVE
(For students aged 11+) $20
6.00pm
See page 19 for full details LITERARY LONG TABLE DINNER
Join award-winning author Elliot Perlman as he shares details
of his latest novel, “Maybe the Horse will talk”, it’s “warm,
dramatic, and at times laugh-out-loud funny, with the narrative
10.15am to 11.00am pull of a thriller; a reflection on contemporary marriage, and
on friendship”.
SESSION EVENT GRADES
321 Ursula Dubosarsky 2 to 4
322 Remy Lai 3 to 6
323 Sean Williams 4 to 7
324 Will Kostakis 6 to 8
325 Robert Newton 8 to 10
326 Melina Marchetta 8 to 10
11.15am to 12noon
SESSION EVENT GRADES
331 Andrew Daddo and Stephen 2 to 4
Michael King
332 Carl Merrison 4 to 7
333 Guide to Life - Short and Curly (Carl 4 to 7
Smith, Kyla Slaven and Matt Beard)
See page 18 for full details
334 Gabrielle Tozer 6 to 8
335 BLE EVE
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STUDENT
WORKSHO
EXTENDED PROGRAMME STUDENT WORKSHOPS
ILLUSTRATOR BATTLE WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 9.30AM TO 11.00AM
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 11.15AM W11 - Catching Eyeballs with Persuasive Writing W12 - Writing the Past
Session 233 (For students aged 8+) $20 (For students aged 12+) $20
Top illustrators square off against each other for the opportunity to claim the prize of being the best illustrator, voted Join Kate and Jol Temple as they help you come up with Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! Narrative non-
fairly and squarely, by the young audience. The competition will be fierce and there will be only one person left your own weird products and learn how to sell them with fiction often draws on historical events to highlight issues of
standing at the end; judged by the hard evidence of the objective ‘clappometer’. You will laugh, you will cry and you will persuasive language. a contemporary nature and shine a light on what it means
be entertained by the virtuosity and imagination and creative flair of the illustrators. Be there and never regret missing to be human. But where does historical fact intersect with
an event that will be talked about fondly in the future. All this will hosted by the brilliant Andrew Daddo! historical fiction? Is there a place for pure imagination when
Illustrators are: Bruce Whatley, Remy Lai, Stephen Michael King and the Somerset Student Battle Winner. writing about real characters? Employing a well-known
event from history, join Joanna Grochowicz and learn
about what’s involved in crafting a compelling story that has
the potential to entertain and inform.
GUIDE TO LIFE
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 10.15AM FRIDAY 20 MARCH 11.15AM
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 9.30AM TO 11.00AM
Session 222 Session 333
W21 - Two heads are better than one... W22 - Georgia draws a house and you can too!
If you have ever asked yourself how you know whether something is OK or not OK? If you have ever asked yourself (For students aged 14+) $20 (For students aged 9+) $20
about fairness and what is more important; that the people with the best skills get rewarded, or that everyone gets the
same chance to succeed. If you have ever questioned the point of school uniforms and asked; “Why would we wear ... but only if you’re doing it right! Learn how to Draw along with Georgia Norton Lodge as she shows you
school uniforms, and do they really have a place in schools?” If these and other topical and relevant issues occupy your collaborate while creating a story from scratch with the tricks to packing all that charm and character into her
thinking and conversations, the acclaimed Short & Curly interactive sessions are for you. Carl Smith (presenter) and Sean Williams, who co-wrote three Star Wars novels house illustrations.
Dr Matt Beard (ethicist, co-author) will get you thinking and participating and of course coming to unexpected and and many more besides.
original conclusions. Their show will delight you and leave you thirsting for more. Georgia has been drawing houses over the world for years
now, she has probably drawn quite a few homes in your
Short & Curly is a silly but serious ABC podcast, combining adventure, comedy and ethics for kids and families. The suburb. Naturally she has learnt a lot on her scribble journey
team behind the podcast will have some fun and tricky dilemmas to share with you in this special live show. Join ethicist and she is here to share her major drawing secret.
and author Dr Matt Beard, creator and producer Kyla Slaven, and presenter Carl Smith. Adults are welcome, but they Home means many things to us, it’s family, it’s love, it’s where
better be prepared to squirm. This show is recommended for 8 to 12 year olds however all are welcome! we grow, learn, eat and tell stories. In this workshop we’ll
learn to draw a house together.
YOUNG WRITERS’ DINNER THURSDAY 19 MARCH 12.45PM TO 2.15PM
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 5.30pm W23 - Podcast Workshop W24 - Pocket-Sized Stories
(For students aged 12+) $20 (For students aged 12+) $20
VENUE Towers Quad, Somerset College
TICKETS $40.00 per person includes buffet dinner and soft drinks | Tickets are strictly limited! Have you ever thought you’d like to make your own Flash fiction has never been bigger; people all over the
podcast? Or maybe you’re just interested in hearing world are penning very short stories. Caroline Graham runs
The Young Writers’ Dinner provides young people with a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ – to spend an exciting evening what goes into making one? Short & Curly is a silly this session on writing tiny but mighty stories, with tips and
workshopping with some of Australia’s bestselling kids and YA fiction writers. The dinner is open to the wider community but serious ABC podcast, combining adventure, tricks for getting the most from a tight word count.
suitable for ages 10+. So don’t miss the amazing, fun-filled experience of spending an evening with one of this year’s comedy and ethics for kids and families. If you’re a
featured authors - Adrian Beck, AJ Betts, Remy Lai, Georgia Norton Lodge, Anna Morgan, TC Shelley, Kate and budding media maker, or want to hear more about how
Jol Temple. a podcast is made, join Carl Smith and Kyla Slaven to
EXTENDED
hear how they make the show – and to get a few tips
for your own projects!
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 9.30AM TO 11.00AM
W31 - Writing to help mental health W32 - Exploring the visual narrative
(For students aged 14+) $20 (For students aged 11+) $20
OGRAMME
Writing can be a beautiful way to support and boost Join Bruce Whatley as he shares Illustration techniques
mental health, and can be a very healing release when both traditional and digital.
things get hard. In this workshop, Helena Fox will
invite students to take their thoughts for a walk using
stream-of-consciousness writing, tell stories together,
and explore elements of fiction. The workshop’s focus
No single use coffee cups, BYO will be on giving our words and ideas a place to
Keep Cup or hire at the event. breathe, and letting our imaginations out to play.
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Bruce Whatley
EXHIBIT
THE JOURNEY OF A PICTURE BOOK
PROLOGUE
Storyfest invite you to join the remarkable illustrator Bruce Whatley at Helensvale Library as he shares the journey of creating
the picture book. From his comical illustrations of the much loved Diary of a Wombat through to his highly technical and detailed
illustrations from Ruben, the development of the illustrative narrative is a journey that is intriguing for budding illustrators and avid
readers alike. Experience the stages of the creative process with 3D models and computer generated mock ups as Bruce shares his
methodology of combing modern technology with the beauty of the traditional mark on paper.
PARTY
This exhibit will be open to the public from Tuesday 3 March through to Friday 17 April. During this year’s Somerset Storyfest, there
are several opportunities to interact:
TUESDAY 17 MARCH 12NOON THURSDAY 19 MARCH 4.30PM SATURDAY 21 MARCH 9.30AM
VENUE Helensvale Library and VENUE Helensvale Library and VENUE Helensvale Library and
Cultural Centre Cultural Centre Cultural Centre
TICKETS $8.00 per person TICKETS Free Community Event TICKETS Free Community Event
Bruce Whatley author presentation Bruce Whatley and Jackie French Illustrator workshop with Bruce
followed by a viewing of the author reading within the library with Whatley. Limited numbers ages 12+
exhibition an escorted tour of the exhibition with
the artist.
Spaces are limited for performances – please visit www.storyfest.com.au to register for the Author interactions.
The exhibit and interactions are free to the community, through the generous support of Division 2 Councillor, William Owen-Jones.
PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS’
PROLOGUE PARTY
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 5.30PM
VENUE Towers Quad, Somerset
College
DRESS CODE Smart Casual
TICKETS Free Community Event.
Food and drinks available for purchase
Come along to the highlight of literary events on the Gold Coast. A fun-filled evening for
all the family to celebrate reading and writing! The Prologue Party is a great opportunity
to meet some of Australia’s best authors and illustrators.
Enjoy all the fun of the fair with games and activities. The festival bookshop will be open
during this event, it is a great opportunity for adults and children to browse the bookshelf
and find that perfect book.
Don’t forget to visit the Parents’ and Friends’ free lolly shop along with watching the
Grand Parade at 6.00pm.
The Hardback Café is open for dinner.
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We are striving to become a sustainable event; therefore no single use
coffee cups or plastic bottled water will be available.
20 storyfest.com.au storyfest.com.au 21LITERARY
LUNCH LITERARY
Jess Hill
LITERARY LUNCH WITH
SUPPORTED BY HARALD PUHALLA (GENERAL SURGEON)
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 12noon arrivals
VENUE The Ray Building Dining Room,
Somerset College
LONG TABL
DRESS CODE Smart Casual
TICKETS $45.00 per person
(two course gourmet meal including wine &
soft drink)
RSVP Friday 13 March 2020
Limited seating available
Jess Hill is an investigative journalist who has been commenting on domestic violence since 2014. She has been a
LITERARY LONG TABLE WITH
Elliot Perlman
producer for ABC Radio, a Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail and an investigative journalist for Background
Briefing. In addition, Jess has been listed in Foreign Policy’s top 100 women to follow on Twitter and her reporting on
domestic violence has won two Walkley awards, an Amnesty International award and three Our Watch awards.
Her new book See What You Made Me Do combines “exhaustive research with riveting storytelling”. It will challenge your
perceptions about domestic and family violence. Jess says of her book: “I have spent four years writing a book that will
speak calmly yet powerfully about an issue that is devastating the lives of countless Australians”.
This is a lunch time session not to be missed. It promises to be challenging, at time confronting and always riveting.
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 6.00pm
VENUE Towers Quad, Somerset College
“
DRESS CODE Smart
TICKETS $95.00 per person
One Australian a week is
All inclusive
RSVP Friday 13 March 2020
dying as a result of domestic
Limited seating available
abuse. If that was terrorism, Elliot Perlman’s Three Dollars won the Age Book of the Year Award, the Betty Trask Award (UK), the Fellowship of Australian
Writers’ Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the John Llewellyn-Rhys/Mail On Sunday Book of the Year Award
(UK) as well as for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Elliot Perlman also co-wrote the screenplay for the film of Three
we’d have armed guards on Dollars, which received the Australian Film Critics’ Circle Award for Best Adapted Screenplay as well as the AFI Award for
Best Adapted Screenplay. The story, set in ‘80s and the ‘90s, deals with Thatcherism, Reaganomics, and the destructive
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effects of de-regulation and globalization. It examines these issues through the personal prism of his protagonist.
every corner. Join this award-winning author as he shares details of his latest novel, “Maybe the Horse will talk” is, “warm, dramatic, and at
times laugh-out-loud funny, with the narrative pull of a thriller; a reflection on contemporary marriage, and on friendship”.
The novel examines sexual harassment in the workplace and corporate corruption. It is a book for our times, tapping
directly into the pulse of current issues.
- Jimmy Barnes Described as one of the “50 most important writers in the world” don’t delay in securing your tickets to our Literary Long
Table!
We are a plastic water bottle free event.
BYO bottle for free refills.
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SESSIONS
ADULT SESSIONS
LIFE LESSONS FROM THE OCEAN
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 8.30am to 10.00am
VENUE Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving Club, Level 3
TICKETS $35.00 per person includes breakfast, tea, coffee and juice
Surfing enthusiasts and writers, Tim Baker, Sally MacKinnon and Local Surf
Presents
Legend participate in a unique “In Conversation” session chaired by Lauren Hill at the
Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday 14 March from 8.30am to 10.00am.
The session will address the authors’ books and the life lessons these three authors/
surfers have gleaned from being associated with the ocean. The conversation will
revolve around connecting surfing to life, and will involve the individual perspectives
of Tim, Sally and Local Surf Legend, and what surfing has provided them by way of HOTA READS
bringing meaning and structure to their lives.
This session will appeal to all surfing enthusiasts young and older.
START THE YEAR WRITE
MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY | 5.00pm for 5.30pm start | Facilitated by Inside Voice
VENUE Basement at HOTA, Home of the Arts
OPTIMISTS LIVE LONGER TICKETS $35.00
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 5.00pm Make 2020 the year you uncover your own unique writing habit through this hands-on workshop event. From character
and setting, scheduling and mind-mapping, explore different methods to harness your ideas, burst through writers
VENUE Mudjira Village Eatery, Mudgeeraba Markets Shopping Centre block, and develop strategies for going the distance.
TICKETS Free Community Event
In dark times, optimism is more important than ever. Writers on the power of hope, and how they try to effect
change through their work. Caroline Graham hosts Jess Hill, Lisa Fuller, Joanna Grochowicz and Carl CREATING AND PUBLISHING PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Merrison for an in-depth discussion on optimism. Facilitator: Caroline Graham — Journalism and Creative MONDAY 16 MARCH | 5.00pm for 5.30pm start
Writing lecturer (Bond University)
VENUE Panorama at HOTA, Home of the Arts
TICKETS $35.00
Learn about the process of writing and illustrating a picture book for children, and discover practical steps on the
path to publication. Based on Christine Sharp’s 12-Part Guide to Writing and Publishing Picture Books for Children
(christinesharp.com), this workshop will focus on the process, from concept and planning, to creation and submission,
through to your (fingers crossed) book launch.
For beginner/Intermediate writers and illustrators
A local, family owned and operated
Bus and Coach Company
PASSENGER AND SCHOOL SERVICES
THE PITCH PACKAGE
CHARTER COACH OPERATORS AND SELF DRIVE HIRE
MONDAY 20 APRIL | 5.00pm for 5.30pm start | Facilitated by Inside Voice
Special rate for Gold Coast schools
travelling to the Somerset Celebration of Literature.
E |admin@koalakoaches.com.au PH | 07 5535 2711 F | 07 5535 2072 VENUE Basement at HOTA, Home of the Arts
TICKETS $35.00
From the cover letter and tagline to synopsis and author biography, discover the specific tools you need to for the
ultimate pitch package. Whether you are submitting to a publisher, editor or agent, these are the necessary pieces to
the ultimate pitch.
BOOK NOW!
www.storyfest.com.au
24 storyfest.com.au storyfest.com.au 25COMPETITIONS
NOVELLA WRITING COMPETITION
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
• All state winners will be awarded cash prizes • Flights to the Gold Coast • VIP pass to attend
Somerset Storyfest (17 to 19 March 2021) • Exclusive access to meet with Australia’s elite authors
and publicists • Winning manuscript will receive personalised advice from Penguin random House
(Australia)
State winners will have the opportunity to attend Somerset Storyfest (17 to 19 March 2021) and be billeted with members of the
Somerset Wordsmiths’ Club. The National winner will be officially announced during Somerset Storyfest. This decision will be at the
discretion of the competition organisers. The competition is open to ALL current secondary students attending school in Australia.
Entrants must be under 19 years of age as at date of close of entries Friday 4 December 2020.
NATIONAL POETRY PRIZE
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY DR. ANNETTE ALLAN OF TWEED BANORA DENTAL
• Winners from each category will be awarded cash prizes • Flights to the Gold Coast •
VIP pass to attend Somerset Storyfest (17 to 19 March 2021) • Exclusive access to meet with Australia’s
elite authors and publicists
Category winners will have the opportunity to attend the Somerset Storyfest (17 to 19 March 2021) and be billeted with members of
the Somerset Wordsmiths’ Club. The winners will be officially announced during Somerset Storyfest. The competition is open to ALL
current secondary students who are Australian citizens or permanent reisidents attending school in Australia. Students receiving home
schooling are eligible to enter. Entrants must be under 19 years of age as at date of close of entries on Friday 4 December 2020.
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM PACKAGE
Each package includes accommodation, continental buffet
2020 PACKAGES
SEE YOU AT YOUR on the road... breakfast and buffet dinner, author sessions, visits to the
bookshop and book signings.
2 DAYS, 1 NIGHT PACKAGE - $175
Cost per person (excluding travel)
SCHOOL SOON!
This package provides the opportunity for students and
teachers to experience Somerset Storyfest, the writers’ festival
3 DAYS, 2 NIGHT PACKAGE - $250
Join us as Storyfest hits the road... for the Gold Coast. This annual three day event features a
bookshop, panel discussions, interactive author sessions and Cost per person (excluding travel)
workshops, and the awe-inspiring finale dinner. It’s a great
On the road... provides a unique opportunity to the Gold Coast, opportunity to meet authors and illustrators, have your books 4 DAYS, 3 NIGHT PACKAGE - $350
signed and enjoy a festival dedicated to reading and writing. Cost per person (excluding travel)
Brisbane and beyond, by providing whole school presentations
and pop up writer/ illustrator workshops in Schools, Early The Programme’s objective is to expose as many children For further information please visit
Learning Centres and at various events throughout the region. as possible to writers, illustrators and their books, giving www.storyfest.com.au or contact the
the students the opportunity to workshop stories with their Events Office events@storyfest.com.au
Our outstanding collective of authors and illustrators will visit your presenting authors thereby encouraging the students to
school, offering students opportunities to develop and inspire embrace the value of reading. There is no substitute for books
their creative writing skills and work on their illustrator prowess! in the life of a child.
We offer small group sizes for students, with our workshops
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a greater appreciation and enjoyment of literature by supporting
student interest through our presentations/workshops and giving
them the means to engage with an author/illustrator who may just
boost their confidence to explore their creativity.
Visit storyfest.com.au or
email ontheroad@storyfest.com.au
for more information.
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