Reading Matters 2015: The Conference

12th November 2014  |  By

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Reading Matters is Australia’s leading youth literature conference for professionals and youth literature enthusiasts.

Gather to discuss big issues, YA trends, and celebrate new and established young adult writers. Share ideas with colleagues from across the country, find inspiration in outstanding talent, mull over the big issues and celebrate the strength of our industry at Reading Matters.

Dates: 29 – 30 May 2015

Venue:  ANZ Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne

Bookings:

  • Early bird (until 31 January 2015): $490
  • Full price: $540

Book now.

The Centre for Youth Literature is excited to announce its 2015 roster of incredible talent:

*Program is subject to change.

Join the conversation!

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Position Available: Events Officer – Centre for Youth Literature

6th November 2014  |  By

The Centre for Youth Literature is looking for a new team member – might that be you?

Events Officer – Centre for Youth Literature

  • Fixed term to 30 June 2015
  • Part-time – 3 days per week, with additional hours as required
  • VPS 3.1 – $58,630 per annum (pro rata)

About Us

The Centre for Youth Literature connects Australia’s young people with literature, inspiring young adults to engage with books, stories and writing. The Centre sits within Reader Development unit of the State Library of Victoria’s Learning Services Division, and develops an array of reading, writing and literacy programs for children and young people.

About the Role

Supporting the Centre for Youth Literature’s 2015 events program, the role is focused on managing production of the international Reading Matters conference and events series, in Melbourne and interstate. Reading Matters is a major celebration of youth literature, and comprises:

  • A two-day professional conference in Melbourne.
  • A schools program for up to 1,000 students in Melbourne.
  • A new public Festival day for teenagers and YA enthusiasts.
  • Four touring schools and library programs, to regional areas of Victoria and other states.

The Events Officer will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating the delivery of the Reading Matters conference and events.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of the Reading Matters programming.
  • Coordinating the delivery of the regional and interstate schools program.
  • Providing operational assistance to the Centre for Youth Literature in areas including marketing, risk management, finance and administration.

How to Apply

For a Position Description and to apply, please visit our website – www.slv.vic.gov.au

We promote diversity and practice equity – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged toapply.

Applications close Thursday, 13 November 2014.

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2014 Inky Awards – The Winners

21st October 2014  |  By

The First ThirdThe Centre for Youth Literature at the State Library of Victoria today announced the winners of 2014 Inky Awards – Australia’s only national teen choice literary prize.

The Gold Inky is awarded to an Australian author and includes $2,000 prize money. The 2014 Gold Inky winner is: The First Third by Will Kostakis (Penguin).

Life is made up of three parts: in the first third, you’re embarrassed by your family; in the second, you make a family of your own; and in the end, you just embarrass the family you’ve made.

The Silver Inky is awarded to an international author. The 2014 Silver Inky winner is: All the Truth That’s in Me by Julie Berry (HarperCollins)

Four years ago, Judith and her best friend disappeared from their small town of Roswell Station. Two years later, only Judith returned, permanently mutilated, reviled and ignored by her friends and family.

The Inky Awards are reader-lead literary prizes. Readers between the ages of 12-20 vote for their favourite books from a shortlist selected by a panel of teen judges from around Australia. Five Australian and five international books of young adult fiction are shortlisted and the books that attract the most reader votes online win. Read the rest of this entry »

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2015: The Year Ahead in Youth Literature

13th October 2014  |  By

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2015: The Year Ahead In Youth Literature
Tuesday 2 December, 6pm – 8:30pm
The Courtyard, State Library of Victoria
Cost: $18 per person
Bookings: Book online or (03) 8664 7099

Are teen memoirs really the next big thing?  Will old favourites shock us with something terrifically new?

The world of youth literature is an ever evolution place with many stories to be told.  Join a fabulous roster of publishers, literary organisations, and teen fiction fans for a fast-paced, sneak peek at the year ahead. Upcoming trends and interests for youth readers, projects, and programs will be shared from the people in the know!

This is a community space that will enable you to build relationships between publishers, librarians, teachers, event programmers and literary festivals.

Presented by the Centre for Youth Literature, this program is a revitalised Publishers’ Showcase– connect about news, projects and forthcoming titles.

Light snacks and refreshment provided.

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2014 Inky Awards Celebration

3rd October 2014  |  By

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Tuesday 21 October 2014, 10:00am - 12:30pm

$9.90

(teachers with a group of 10 students will receive one complimentary ticket)

Book online
03 8664 7099
inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au

The Courtyard - Main entry, Swanston St

 

Australia’s top teen-choice book awards – the Inky Awards – are back!

Join the celebration of great new books and young adult voices at the 2014 Inky Awards winners’ announcement ceremony. The Inky Awards are an annual literary prize for the best new Young Adult literature as chosen by teen readers, in two categories: the Gold Inky Award for an Australian book and the Silver Inky Award for an international book.

Meet Inky Awards authors*, take part in literary quizzes, go behind-the-scenes with teen judges and be amongst the first to applaud the 2014 Inky Awards winners.

Refreshments provided. Suitable for ages 12+.

 

* We will be joined by all FIVE of the Gold Inky shortlisted authors: Amie Kaufman, Will Kostakis, Allyse Near, Ellie Marney & Claire Zorn!

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The 2014 Inky Awards Shortlist

19th September 2014  |  By

The Inky Awards are for the best new young adult books, as voted for by teen readers.

The Centre for Youth Literature is extremely proud to announce the 2014 Inky Awards shortlist. We had a fantastic team of teen panelists (to find out more about them, visit our judges page on Inside A Dog), who spent hours warring over their favourite Inky Awards longlisted books. Our judges took their responsibilities very seriously, and it was great to see such a considered and diverse discussion about books. Their dedication, passion, and enthusiasm resulted in a smashing selection.

Drum roll please…..the 2014 Inky Awards shortlist is…

Award Stickers
Gold Inky Award:
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner (Allen and Unwin)
The First Third by Will Kostakis (Penguin)
Every Breath by Ellie Marney (Allen and Unwin)
Fairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse Near (Random House )
The Sky So Heavy by Claire Zorn (University of Queensland Press)

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Silver Inky Award:
All the Truth That’s in Me – Julie Berry (HarperCollins Publishers)
Seraphina - Rachel Hartman (Random House )
ACID - Emma Pass (Random House )
Mad Made Boy – Jon Skovron (Allen and Unwin)
Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase – Jonathan Stroud (Random House)

VOTING IS NOW OPEN FOR AGES 12-20.

The wining books will be announced at an interactive, fun, and author populated event at the State Library on the 21st of October. More information can be found here.

Follow on twitter with the hashtag #InkyAwards.

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Announcing Reading Matters 2015

10th July 2014  |  By

It’s that time again on the youth literature calendar – Reading Matters 2015 is in production!

Reading Matters is a national celebration of youth literature taking the audience on a journey into fiction, graphic novels, poetry, gaming and prose.

Dates:   28 May – 2 June 2015 in Melbourne; then touring. 

There are six key components to Reading Matters 2015:

  • National conference for youth literature professionals and advocates.
  • Publishing Expo, pop-up bookshop and author signings.
  • Schools program in Melbourne.
  • Public events program in Melbourne.
  • Victorian tour: regional public, schools and professional events.
  • National tour: regional QLD, TAS & SA (tbc).

Reading Matters is a unique opportunity for youth literature fans and professionals to gather to discuss big issues, trends, and celebrate new and established young adult writers. Our audience is the most important element of the program and we want to hear from you.

Pitch us your Reading Matters ideas! What would you like to see?  What is youth literature to you? Read the rest of this entry »

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OUT LOUD 2014 – Teen Poetry Slam Competitions (Workshops Available)

26th May 2014  |  By

Read Alert pictureOut Loud is a teen performance poetry event coordinated by Australian Poetry and has been a massive success at the Melbourne Writers Festival in recent years.

OutLoud is unique because it’s a team event.  Each member relies on the others to get the best out of their original poetry and everyone contributes to the amazing result.

Last year’s winners were Braemar College, and it’s worth taking a couple of minutes to see their astonishing performance.

In 2014 the OutLoud Competition is being supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Program, which has allowed us to expand the competition. For the first time, two preliminary finals will take place prior to the Grand Final on August 26th. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Dromkeen Medal: Call for Nominations

14th May 2014  |  By

The Dromkeen Medal: Call for Nominations

The State Library of Victoria, home to the Scholastic Dromkeen Children’s Literature Collection, is pleased to be coordinating the national Dromkeen Awards, comprising the Dromkeen Medal and the Dromkeen Librarian’s Award. The Library is currently calling for nominations for the Dromkeen Medal.

The Dromkeen Medal is bestowed annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to Australian children’s and youth literature, and was established in 1982.  The Medal was previously awarded by the Courtney Oldmeadow Children’s Literature Foundation, based at the Dromkeen homestead in Victoria. A full list of past recipients can be found here.

 

Dromkeen MedalMedal Nomination Process 2014

Nominations will be assessed by an independent panel, and the Awards made to coincide with Book Week, in August 2014.

Closing Date for Nominations: 16 June 2014.

DOWNLOAD: Dromkeen Medal Nomination form 2014

 

Nomination forms can returned by post or by email to:

Anna Burkey

Reader Development Manager

State Library of Victoria

aburkey@slv.vic.gov.au

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The Dromkeen Librarian’s Award celebrates significant contributions to the support of young Australian readers, and is presented to a teacher librarian, children’s / youth librarian or literature professional working in libraries. The award winner does not have to be a qualified librarian. A full list of past recipients can be found here. Nomination forms will be issued later in 2014.

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Dromkeen Exhibition

Once Upon a Time: a world of children’s picture book art is currently on display, and is the first Dromkeen exhibition to be held at the State Library of Victoria. The exhibition runs until August 2014, and is free to enter.

Further Information >

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Event: Loyal Creatures with Morris Gleitzman

5th May 2014  |  By

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Tuesday 10 June, 10am – 11am
Wednesday 11 June, 10am – 11am

The Courtyard, State Library of Victoria
Cost: $7.70 per person
Bookings: Book online (Tues/Wed) or (03) 8664 7555

Beloved children’s writer Morris Gleitzman has been making Australians laugh and cry for many decades. Gain insight into his newest title, Loyal Creatures, with a special stage performance, followed by a question session with Morris Gleitzman that will further explore the experience of one brave Lighthorseman and his horse during World War 1.

Signing opportunity to follow.

 

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