Word Play
BWF’s Word Play is back for 2022! We have an amazing lineup of authors and illustrators ready to inspire, entertain, and get you excited about books!
With sessions suitable for years Prep - 12, and covering writing and storytelling, illustration, science, and culture, there is fun to be had for every class.
To view Word Play FAQs, please click here.
Word Play / Word Play - Years 9-12
What We Learn from Stories (High school)
Word Play / Word Play - Years 4-9
Four Superpowers
Word Play / Word Play - Years 4-9
Real Magic
Word Play / Word Play - Years 4-9
How to draw almost everything
#Word Play Online
This year we’re also presenting a diverse, curriculum-driven suite of online video resources perfect for classroom use.
With sessions covering English, Science, History, and Cross-Curriculum Priorities, there will be something suitable for every year level.
Content will be available to view from May 3rd until the end of Term 4.
Word Play Online
Connecting Theme, Place and Character
Word Play Online
Sharing, Respect, Family
Country of Focus / Word Play Online
Confidence, Creativity and Culture
Word Play Online
Create Your Own Adventure
#Professional Development for Teachers
The BWF program has public events suitable for professional development.
#Microfiction Competition
Calling young writers! BWF and UQ present the annual schools’ microfiction competition, open to Queensland-based schools students. The 2022 prompt is an illustration by Kathleen Jennings – you are invited to respond to the image in no more than 120 words, using any written format (verse/ prose).
$1,500 in prizes to be won! Entries close 22 April, 2022.
Explore the State Library while you’re visiting for Word Play. Check out the State Library School visits page for more information on self-guided tours, treasure hunts, or booking a class study space for use between sessions.