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

The Power of Art to Explore Global Issues

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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!

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Word Play / Prep–Year 3

Bin Chickens and Panda-monium!

Auditorium 2, slq

The Bird in the Herd: Shaping an Australian Farm Story

Auditorium 2, slq

Dive into the Storytelling Pool

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Country of Focus / Word Play / Prep–Year 3

Dive into the Storytelling Pool

kuril dhagun, slq

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#Word Play Online

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Explore Strange Deep-Sea Animals and Awesome Art Activities

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Word Play Online / Prep–Year 3 / Years 4–6 / Years 7–8

Explore Strange Deep-Sea Animals and Awesome Art Activities

Online Event

Be Different. Leave a Trail.

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Word Play Online / Years 9–12

Be Different. Leave a Trail.

Online Event

Our Birds and Bugs

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

Our Birds and Bugs

Crafting Spooky Characters

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Word Play Online / Years 4–6 / Years 7–8

Crafting Spooky Characters

Online Event

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#Teacher Professional Development Seminar

Teacher Professional Development Seminar

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Word Play / Workshop

Teacher Professional Development Seminar

Heritage Collections Learning Room, slq

#Microfiction Competition

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Microfiction Readings & Announcement Ceremony

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Word Play / Families / Free event / Prep–Year 3 / Years 4–6 / Years 7–8 / Years 9–12

Microfiction Readings & Announcement Ceremony

Queensland Terrace, slq

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