What We Learn from Stories (Middle school)

Wed 4 — Fri 6 May 2022

State Library of Queensland

Word Play / Word Play - Years 4-9

#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.

Morris Gleitzman is offering sessions targeting various age groups. Please select the session that suits your group best:
Tuesday 1:00pm: Years 9-12
Wednesday 11:30am: Years 4-6
Thursday 10:00am: Years 9-12
Thursday 1:00pm: Years 7-8
Friday 11:30am: Years 4-8

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.