Books

Join our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

Are you a book lover and looking for something interesting to read?

Make a hardcover book

In this 6-week course with author Amy Lovat, you’ll explore the fundamentals of dialogue and character.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.

Local and international storytellers speak about togetherness and connection

A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.

International bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.

Reigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politics

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

Melanie Saward, we will discuss the rules of writing romance: the structure, tropes, and different subgenres.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.

Literary icon reflects on debut that became a classic

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

The book’s editors and authors will introduce Mediterranean Collections in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: Perspectives from Afar

Messy and sensory play, reading books, playing with toys, engaging in craft activities and gross motor play

Explore how writing has transformed across centuries and if it can survive in an age where communication is fleeting.

Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us 

High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.

This course with Eleanor Limprecht looks at writing scene and summary in your narrative.

Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.

Ms Angela Gillham, CEO, Maritime Industry Australia Limited presents this informative lecture - RUSI

During this book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a bookish discussion

Join Pamela Cook to learn critical skills involved in the entire novel writing process.

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

A monthly book discussion group on social and political issues

Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections

Join Meera Atkinson for a two-week masterclass in writing trauma using creative strategies.

Join Lisa Shanahan learn the art of writing for children, from picture books to junior novels to middle-grade fiction.

Learn from Susan McKerihan how a knowledge of grammar can improve your writing.

Join celebrated children’s author Jane Godwin as she reads her wonderful stories and leads us in some fun craft

Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.

A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.

The monthly book club of The Politically Incorrect Book Club

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

Join Amy Hutton to learn how to be your own publicist, marketer and social media manager as an author.

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

It’s easy, creative and totally addictive

Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.

James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.

Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.

A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.

Petronella McGovern will teach you how to link your characters and plot, and keep your story moving.

A journey through three-dimensional storytelling