09 - 10 May 2012 at the Aotea Centre
CELEBRATING WRITING, BOOKS AND WRITING
The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival is delighted to once again present its much-anticipated Schools’ Programme, in the Aotea Centre in Auckland on Wednesday 9 May and Thursday 10 May 2012, designed to deliver two full days of education, inspiration and pleasure for New Zealand students.
Headed up by four international superstars our full list of presenters includes:
- Songwriter, poet and creative Maori writer Hinemoana Baker
- Award-winning New Zealand writer Fleur Beale
- Artemis Fowl author and Irishman Eoin Colfer
- Ex-pat creative non-fiction author Martin Edmond
- Trans-Tasman graphic artist Chris Grosz
- Weekend Herald editor David Hastings
- International award-winning writer and illustrator Oliver Jeffers
- Ex-pat writer and filmmaker Anthony McCarten
- Accomplished New Zealand creative writing teacher and writer Paula Morris
- Leading UK YA and chapter book writer Mal Peet
- Acclaimed Australian fantasy writer Emily Rodda
- Shortland Street screenwriter and playwright Victor Rodger
- Passionate New Zealand archaeology exponent David Veart
- NZ Poet Laureate Ian Wedde
Wednesday 9 May features two 45-minute morning sessions for Years 5-10, two 45-minute afternoon sessions for Years 7-10 and two hour-long workshops for high-ability students.
Thursday 10 May features eight 45-minute sessions for Years 9-13, and three hour-long workshops for high-ability students.
The format of sessions will vary but, in general, writers will read from and discuss their work, explore subject matter and answer student questions.
Books will be on sale at the venue and writers will be available to sign copies of their work for pupils.
Costs are:
$5 for Years 5-6 students to attend two sessions on Day One
$10 for Years 7-10 students to attend up to four sessions on Day One
$10 for Years 9-13 students to attend up to four sessions on Day Two
$15 per student for attendance per workshop.
Please take a few minutes to read through the full programme.
The Festival aims to enrich educational outcomes for students and we believe you will not want to miss this opportunity to celebrate reading and writing.
We look forward to hosting you at the Aotea Centre in May.
For more information:
If you would like us to post you a full brochure please email schools@writersfestival.co.nz and put "Schools Programme Please" in the subject line (making sure you supply your name, school, year/age of students, email, phone and physical address).
The brochure is also be available as a downloadable PDF (704KB)
Applications for the Schools Transport Fund will be open from March 2012.
The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival Schools Programme is now in its fourth year and has proven to be a keenly anticipated event for intermediate and secondary school students and teachers.
We are committed to educating and inspiring young readers and writers. This programme is a prime opportunity for students to connect with the people behind the books and to learn more about the craft of writing and develop their skills as readers. Writers are keen to interact with students and answer their questions.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the festival office on 09 376 8074 or email us at schools@writersfestival.co.nz.