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Word Play
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| Andy Giffiths, Brian Falkner, Belinda Jeffery, Colin Thompson, Charlotte McConaghy, Carole Wilkinson, Melania Faranda, Pat Flynn, Jackie French, Tristan Bancks, Tempany Deckert, Richard Newsome, Jack Heath, James Roy, James Moloney, Michael Gerard Bauer, Pamela Rushby, Sherrly Clark, Peter Carnavas and Scott Monk |
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Comments from Word Play
2008
2008
Words can't explain what an experience this was -Tess
I really can't wait to come back next year- Chelsea
I would like to thank Brisbane Writers Festival for organising such an event that is cruical to young authors to be- Lucette (Year 7)
It was super, mega, ultra, incredibly, awesome - Ian (Year 6)
I had a marvellous time as a guest in the schools program at the 2008 Brisbane Writers Festival. Thanks to the well-organised schedule and the inspired choice of speakers, every student who attended came away with a greater love of books and reading
Jack Heath- Author
I WAS A VORACIOUS TEEN-AGED READER, but that was a while ago. Who writes for teens these days? As a BWF 08 volunteer at WordPlay, I got to hear several who do, and was bowled over by the variety of approaches and how they all engaged the audience: manic, stand-up comedy; thoughtful anger at government policies on children in detention; how books can explore the dark side; things to watch when creating a fantasy world; finding and claiming your poetry. What really stood out was the sense that these writers respect their audiences. They spoke well and answered questions honestly and thoughtfully. There was no sense of a shonky brush-off. Every encounter felt important, and that feeling continued throughout the festival. It was so invigorating to feel surrounded by significant conversations.
Saren Starbridge- Word Play Volunteer 2008
The Brisbane Writers Festival acknowledges the assistance of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.