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Introduction to Kamishibai – Paper Theatre: Jackie Kerin Introduction to Kamishibai – Paper Theatre presented by Bernard Caleo was a session for adults with special appeal to artists, writers, performers...

18 Jun 2018

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Give us your feedback!

We’d love to hear what you thought of the Willy Lit Fest 2018. You can complete a hard copy form at the Festival, or click here to submit your feedback...

17 Jun 2018

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Ada Cambridge Prizes for 2018

We’re thrilled to announce the results of the Ada Cambridge Prizes for 2018. We’re particularly delighted that Catherine Ryan is among the short-listed authors for the Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose...

10 Jun 2018

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Keep writing and keep being brave – Author, Lucy Christopher tells us about her special relation with John Marsden.

Author, Lucy Christopher tells us about her special relation with John Marsden. John Marsden was a huge influence on my writing. I would go so far as to say that...

09 Jun 2018

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Five Questions with Jackie Kerin at Willy Lit Fest 2018

Tell us why you are at The Willy Lit Festival? I’m at the Festival for several reasons. I belong to a network of kamishibai storytellers (Japanese paper storytelling). Kamishibai a...

08 Jun 2018

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Civilex Joins The Willy Lit Fest Family

The Williamstown Literary Festival Committee is delighted to welcome Civilex as our newest sponsor! Their generous support will help us deliver a vibrant and rich program of sessions to the...

05 Jun 2018

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WRITER WRANGLING 101 or How to Collaborate On A Group Book Without Killing Each Other

THE SATURDAY LADIES BRIDGE CLUB by Alison Stuart Firstly, you are probably wondering who and what the Saturday Ladies Bridge Club is… I don’t think any of us play cards…...

04 Jun 2018

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Willy Lit Fest For Kids And The Young At Heart

It’s never too early to encourage imagination and a life-long love of books, ideas and creativity! Join us at Willy Lit Fest with your little ones, your youngsters, and your...

03 Jun 2018

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Five Questions With Danielle Ross Walls At Willy Lit Fest

Danielle Ross Walls is mum to two energetic boys, aged 8 and 5 years. In 2015, she created and directed the first Careers Expo for working mothers in Melbourne. Danielle’s...

03 Jun 2018

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Five Questions With Jenny Ackland at Willy Lit Fest

Jenny Ackland is a Melbourne writer and teacher. Her first novel The Secret Son – a Gallipoli/Ned Kelly mash-up about identity, truth and history – was published in 2015. Little...

03 Jun 2018

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The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree – Shokoofeh Azar at Willy Lit Fest 2018

Shortlisted for the Stella Prize, The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree is an extraordinarily powerful and evocative literary novel set in Iran in the period immediately after the Islamic Revolution...

31 May 2018

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An enchanting exploration of Australian literature with Bruno Lettieri

Bruno speaks with Il Globo newspaper — “I invited writers to come and speak to my students because I was trying to engage them in telling their own stories and...

30 May 2018

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FESTIVAL UPDATE – Sold Out Sessions

The sessions below have sold out. There’s plenty more on offer – please check the program! And if you want to see a particular author don’t forget you can see...

30 May 2018

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Stan Yarramunua at Williamstown Literary Festival

Saturday 16 June – 12.00pm to 1.00pm. The Chamber – Williamstown Town Hall A Man Called Yarra is an inspiring memoir of overcoming hardship and striving for a better life....

26 May 2018

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Working Mums at Willy Lit Fest

Compiled by two Australian mums, Danielle Ross Walls and Louise Correcha, to help support other parents, Working Mums: Stories by real women on how they manage children, work and life...

14 May 2018

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Willy Lit Fest 2018 Tickets on Sale!

Gather up some pals, make a date for June and start booking your tickets! Last year eleven sessions sold out prior to the festival weekend, so please don’t delay!We can’t...

06 May 2018

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Writers Victoria at Willy Lit Fest 2018

Williamstown Literary Festival is delighted to be welcoming the good folk of Writers Victoria back to the festival, this year presenting Start Writing: How to Get Started on Any Writing...

27 Apr 2018

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Willy Lit Fest 2018 Program – The Reading List 1

Books in the mail, session blurbs done, rooms allocated, panels convened, fabulous authors and interviewers locked in – check!! Art and text with designer, printer at the ready…The Willy Lit...

07 Apr 2018

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Andy Griffiths Named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year

From the Star Weekly – Goya Dmytryshchak Children’s author Andy Griffiths has been named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year. Griffiths, who wrote Australia’s bestselling book of 2015, The 65-Storey...

31 Jan 2018

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Small Beginnings – Willy Lit Fest Turning 15!

Festival President Angela Altair reflects on 15 years of the Willy Lit Fest. It opened with the famous Radio National quiz, has attracted some of Australia’s biggest names to Williamstown,...

28 Jun 2017

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Beyond the Bestseller – Markus Zusak and Andy Griffiths – Review

In a full house, Markus Zusak and Andy Griffiths treated us to an intimate conversation between two mates! In Beyond the Bestseller we heard how Andy was keeping score with...

17 Jun 2017

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Give us your feedback!

We’d love to hear what you thought of the Willy Lit Fest 2017. You can complete a hard copy form at the Festival, or click here to submit your feedback...

17 Jun 2017

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The Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes – Winners Announced!

We would like to extend our congratulations to the shortlisted entrants and winners of the Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes! The Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize Shortlisted Writers Helen Bradwell: My...

17 Jun 2017

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Festival Updates – SOLD OUT

The sessions below have sold out. There’s plenty more on offer – check the program! And if you want to see a particular author don’t forget you can see all...

Mini Reviews – Willy Lit Fest 2018!

Give us your feedback!

Ada Cambridge Prizes for 2018

Keep writing and keep being brave – Author, Lucy Christopher tells us about her special relation with John Marsden.

Five Questions with Jackie Kerin at Willy Lit Fest 2018

Civilex Joins The Willy Lit Fest Family

WRITER WRANGLING 101 or How to Collaborate On A Group Book Without Killing Each Other

Willy Lit Fest For Kids And The Young At Heart

Five Questions With Danielle Ross Walls At Willy Lit Fest

Five Questions With Jenny Ackland at Willy Lit Fest

The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree – Shokoofeh Azar at Willy Lit Fest 2018

An enchanting exploration of Australian literature with Bruno Lettieri

FESTIVAL UPDATE – Sold Out Sessions

Stan Yarramunua at Williamstown Literary Festival

Working Mums at Willy Lit Fest

Willy Lit Fest 2018 Tickets on Sale!

Writers Victoria at Willy Lit Fest 2018

Willy Lit Fest 2018 Program – The Reading List 1

Andy Griffiths Named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year

Small Beginnings – Willy Lit Fest Turning 15!

Beyond the Bestseller – Markus Zusak and Andy Griffiths – Review

Give us your feedback!

The Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes – Winners Announced!

Festival Updates – SOLD OUT

DON'T MISS OUT!