What We Learn from Stories (High school)

Tue 3 — Fri 6 May 2022

Multiple Venues

Word Play / Word Play - Years 9-12

#Performances

#About the event

Duration: 60 minutes

Luminary of middle grade and YA fiction, Morris Gleitzman, shares the value of reading and telling stories. In Always, the final book in the Once historical fiction series, Felix rediscovers the power of stories to inspire hope, even in the most difficult circumstances.

This session recommended for Years 9-12.

Event Sponsor

#Artist

Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 42 books, he's one of Australia's most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2018-2019.