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ReadingMatters 201528–31 May 2015
Ticketing informationStudent Programp. 4Reading Matters Student ProgramProfessional Programp. 5Conference Day 1p. 6Conference Day 2p. 8THURSDAY 28 MAY 2015State Library VictoriaPrice: 14.30 per ticket (one complimentary ticket for teachers per 10)Reading Matters ConferenceAuthor Biographiesp. 10Public Program p. 12FRIDAY 29 MAY AND SATURDAY 30 MAY 2015Arts Centre MelbournePrice: 540Inspiration by Design: Word and Image from the Victoria& Albert MuseumFRIDAY 29 MAY 2015Welcome to the 11th Reading Matters,Australia’s premier celebration of literatureand storytelling for teens. Join us for the rideas this year’s program takes us on a voyageinto love, adventure, rebellion, courage,magic and books.State Library VictoriaPrice: included in conference admissionWriting Matters Public ProgramSUNDAY 31 MAY 2015State Library VictoriaFree event (bookings essential)With some of the finest creative talent fromaround the globe, we’ll hear stories that couldchange the world for our young people.For more Reading Matters information and booking detailsEmail: learning@slv.vic.gov.auPhone bookings: 03 8664 7555Online: slv.vic.gov.au/reading-mattersSpend time with our wonderful writers,illustrators, YA book fans and colleagues fromacross the country, as we work together toensure that Reading Matters.Anna Burkey, Centre for Youth Literature Managerat State Library VictoriaThe Centre for Youth Literature at State Library Victoria helps connectAustralian teenagers with books, stories, writing - and each other.This program is subject to change.People attending events may bephotographed for publicity purposes.Photography by James Braund.THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN ASSISTED BY THE AUSTRALIANGOVERNMENT THROUGH THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FORTHE ARTS, ITS ARTS FUNDING AND ADVISORY BODY
PAGE5Student ProgramTHURSDAY 28 MAY 2015, 10AM–2PMConcurrent sessions at State Library VictoriaPrice: 14.30 per ticketProfessional ProgramRECOMMENDEDFOR YEARS 6-10A celebration of all things youth literature! Bring your students to State LibraryVictoria to hear inspiring Australian and international authors.Author signings take place at end of program. Books available for purchasethroughout this event.Places are limited.Student Program Session -------------------10am startLaurie Halse AndersonAbe NoukAmie Kaufman & Sean Williams: Spaced OutFRIDAY 29 MAY AND SATURDAY30 MAY 2015ANZ Pavilion, Arts Centre MelbournePrice: 540The Reading Matters conference is atwo-day celebration of storytelling foryoung people featuring a range ofleading YA authors, fresh new voicesand youth literature specialists. Gatherto discuss big issues, explore YA trendsand celebrate new and establishedyoung adult writers.Author signings take place duringbreaks in program. Books available forpurchase throughout this event.12.10pmSara Farizan & Will Kostakis: Love and WarPriya KuriyanSally Gardner.1.30pmauthor signingsStudent Program Session -------------------10am startSally GardnerPriya KuriyanSara Farizan & Laurie Halse Anderson: Reality Bites.12.10pmJaclyn MoriartyAbe NoukWill Kostakis and Amie Kaufman: He Said, She Said.1.30pmauthor signingsInspiration byDesign: Wordand Image fromthe Victoria &Albert MuseumReceptionFRIDAY 29 MAY 2015State Library Victoria, 6.30–8.30pmPrice: included in conference admissionCelebrate the halfway point of theReading Matters journey with anexclusive evening at State LibraryVictoria spent amid the treasures ofLondon’s V&A Museum showcasingsome of the world’s finest book art,graphics, photography and illustration.Drinks and canapés included.Image: Yohji Yamamoto womenswear catalogue 1986 Victoriaand Albert Museum, London / Nick Knight / Trunk Archive
PAGE7Professional Program: Conference Day 1FRIDAY 29 istration, level 8, ANZ Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne.1.55pmThe Inheritors of LanguageAbe NoukPerformance.9.00am9.05amWelcome.Young AdultPanel of teensPanel: Talking to the experts – teen readers.9.25amThe Hard StuffLaurie HalsePresentation: Courage and the real conversation Anderson.9.55am10.35amBreak.The Talk That Will Lead to WhereSally GardnerPresentation.Speaking StoriesCreative RebellionOral storytelling culture: different ways into wordsYouth poet –Jayden PinnStig WemyssFresh Ink, ATYP.2.25pmThe How of Reading NowSally GardnerPanel: The changing reader in the 21st centuryAbe NoukJaclyn Moriarty.2.55pm3.25pmBreak.Fresh MeetClare AtkinsThe household names you don’t know yetErin GoughPriya Kuriyan.3.45pm4.15pmState of Play in YA4.45pmShelfiesIndustry guestsReflections on the industry.Glimpse into teen reading habits.The Weight of the WorldErin Gough,Panel: Adult responsibilities, teen sensibilitiesJared Thomas,Sean Williams.11.05amNowhere Boys: Interactive StorytellingBeth FreyEngaging teen audiences in new waysNowhere BoysHarry Ravenswood.11.45am12.25pmLove Me, Love Me Not1.10pmBreakSara FarizanPanel: Love, lust and heartbreakAmie KaufmanWill Kostakis.6.30–8.30pmWORD AND IMAGE FROM V&ASEE PG 5
PAGE9Professional Program: Conference Day 2SATURDAY 30 fee & tea, level 8, ANZ Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne.Drawn to YouPriya KuriyanPresentation: Imagery and imagination.Representation MattersSara FarizanPresentation:Diverse voices for all readers.9.00amWe Need Diverse BooksClare AtkinsPanel: Under-represented voicesSara FarizanAbe NoukJared Thomas.9.40amAnthology Live!Abe NoukPerformance.10.30am1.30pmLiterary LandscapesClare AtkinsPanel and presentation:Kyle Hughes-OdgersPlace, space and everything in-betweenSean Williams.2.00pmHashtag TeenAmie KaufmanPanel and presentation: Engaging teens,Will Kostakisand young adult advocacyTom TaylorKyle Hughes-Odgers.2.30pm3.10pmBreak.The EndSally GardnerIn conversation: Continents collideLaurie Halse Anderson.10.45amBreak.3.30pmComic CultureTom TaylorPresentation: Stories among us.4.15pm11.15amScience vs MagicJaclyn MoriartyIn conversation: Realities of a different kindSean Williams.11.40amOur Forgotten RebelsClare WrightPresentation: Writing non-fiction for teens.12.20pm12.45pmBreakInformation and InspirationCentre for YouthTrends and take-homes from ReadingLiteratureMatters 2015
PAGE11Reading MattersAuthor BiographiesClare Atkins’ debutnovel Nona &Me was writtenwhile living inArnhem Land. Shehas worked asa scriptwriter forsuccessful televisionseries including AllSaints and Home& Away.Sara Farizan (US)is the daughter ofIranian immigrants,living in SanFrancisco. She is theacclaimed authorof If You Could BeMine and Tell MeAgain How a CrushShould Feel.Sally Gardner (UK)is a multi-awardwinning novelistwhose work hasbeen translatedinto more than 22languages. Hernovel Maggot Moonwon both the CostaChildren’s Book Prizeand the CarnegieMedal 2013. Sheis also an avidspokesperson fordyslexia.Erin Gough is aSydney-based writerwhose debut novel,The Flywheel, wasa winner of HardieGrant Egmont’sAmpersand Project.Laurie Halse Anderson(US) is a multi-awardwinning, New YorkTimes bestsellingauthor known fortackling toughsubjects with humourand sensitivity. Hermost recent book isThe Impossible Knifeof Memory.Kyle Hughes-Odgersis a visual artist,exhibiting artworkacross Australiaand internationally.Kyle and MegMcKinlay (author)won the 2013 SCBWICrystal Kite Awardfor Australia/NewZealand for thechildren’s book TenTiny Things.Amie Kaufman isthe co-author of theStarbound series.These Broken Stars(Starbound #1) wonthe Aurealis Awardfor Best YA Novel, wasshortlisted for the GoldInky Award, and wasthe Huffington Post’sBest YA Book of 2013.Will Kostakis is anauthor and freelancejournalist. He was 19when his debut novelLoathing Lola wasreleased. His latestrelease, The First Thirdwas shortlisted for the2014 CBCA awards(Older Readerscategory) and wonthe 2014 Gold InkyAward.Priya Kuriyan (India)is an independentanimation filmmaker and illustratorbased in Delhi.She has directededucationalfilms and a shortanimation film forthe Children’s FilmSociety of India,and illustrated manychildren’s books andcomics.Abe Nouk is anauthor, slam poet,spoken-wordperformer, andhip hop artist. He isalso the Director ofCreative RebellionYouth Enterprises.Jaclyn Moriarty isthe prize-winning,bestselling authorof novels for youngadults and adults,including FeelingSorry for Celia. Herlatest acclaimedseries is The Coloursof Madeleine.Tom Taylor is amulti-award-winningand #1 New YorkTimes bestsellingauthor, playwrightand screenwriter.He is best knownas the writer ofthe bestsellingDC Comics seriesInjustice: GodsAmong Us andMarvel’s SuperiorIronman.Jared Thomas is aNukunu person ofthe Southern FlindersRanges. His novelCalypso Summerwas shortlisted forthe 2014 VictorianPremier’s Award forIndigenous Writing.Sean Williams is a#1 New York Timesbestselling author,who has written over40 novels for readersof all ages. His latestis Crash, book two ofthe Twinmaker series.Clare Wright isan Australianhistorian, authorand broadcaster.Her latest nonfiction release, TheForgotten Rebelsof Eureka, was the2014 winner of theStella Prize.A list of full authorbiographies can befound at slv.vic.gov.au/reading-matters
Writing Matters: Public ProgramSUNDAY 31 MAY, 11AM–4PMFree eventState Library VictoriaGet a taste of writerly delights and let your book nerd shine at our first ReadingMatters Public Program. Come and meet your favourite international andAustralian authors, as well as other like-minded YA fans.Discover the writing process behind a range of genre fiction at our author sessions.Relax in the chill-out zone, express your inner geek in our activity space, and – ofcourse – stock up on great books to read and fun merch to ------------------------------11amScience Fiction with Amie Kaufman & Sean Williams.12pmPop Culture with Clare Atkins & Will Kostakis.2pmContemporary Fiction with Laurie Halse Anderson & Sara Farizan.3pmFantasy with Sally Gardner & Jaclyn Moriarty.All sessions are 45 minutes. Bookings are essential.Author signings take place after each session.Bookseller in operation throughout the event.author signings
DC Comics series Injustice: Gods Among Us and Marvel's Superior Ironman. Jared Thomas is a Nukunu person of the Southern Flinders Ranges. His novel Calypso Summer was shortlisted for the 2014 Victorian Premier's Award for Indigenous Writing. Sean Williams is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, who has written over 40 novels for readers .
