Word Play

10–12 May 2023


​Dive into Brisbane Writer’s Festival education program for keen readers and writers across Prep to Year 12 – it’s an adventure from beginning to end!

Now in its 17th year, Word Play invites students to grow and experiment with their creativity and immerse themselves in the magic of story with Australia’s leading writers and artists.

The Word Play program is curated by Megan Daley.
The major sponsor of 2023 Word Play is The University of Queensland.

Click below to download a PDF copy of the program brochure or to explore the program online.

#2023 Program

What About Thao?

WP017

Word Play / Years 7–8

What About Thao?

The Edge Auditorium, slq

How to Fib Your Way to Fictional Truths

WP002

Word Play / Years 9–12

How to Fib Your Way to Fictional Truths

Auditorium 2, slq

The Power of Art to Explore Global Issues

WP022

Country of Focus / Word Play / Years 4–6 / Years 7–8

The Power of Art to Explore Global Issues

kuril dhagun, slq

Bin Chickens and Panda-monium!

WP012

Word Play / Prep–Year 3

Bin Chickens and Panda-monium!

The Edge Auditorium, slq

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#Word Play Online

Purchase a Word Play Online pass
Curiosity, Play and Resilience

WPD006

Country of Focus / Word Play Online / Years 7–8

Curiosity, Play and Resilience

Online Event

Instant Plot Machine

WPD009

Word Play Online / Years 4–6

Instant Plot Machine

Online Event

Digging Deeply into People and Place

WPD013

Word Play Online / Years 9–12

Digging Deeply into People and Place

Online Event

Family, Culture and Country

WPD017

Prep–Year 3 / Years 4–6 / Word Play Online

Family, Culture and Country

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#Teacher Professional Development Seminar

Teacher Professional Development Seminar

WP021

Word Play / Workshop

Teacher Professional Development Seminar

Heritage Collections Learning Room, slq

#Microfiction Competition

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#Explore the State Library while you're visiting for Word Play

#Got questions?

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