Young writers
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Entries are now open for the Young Writers' Award, an opportunity for children aged between 9 and 13 to become published writers. They need to write either a short story or a picture book. Resources and entry forms are available at youngwritersaward.com.au
Novel writing
Local author Jenny Bond will share her secrets at How to Write Your Novel, a one-day workshop run with the Tuggeranong Arts Centre. Saturday, September 12, 10am-4pm, $242. Book at tuggeranongarts.com/the-hard-word-in-tuggeranong/
What's on
August 27: In an ANU/Canberra Times meet-the-author event, shadow treasurer Chris Bowen will discuss his book The Money Men, in which he takes an in-depth look at the 12 most notable people to have held the office of Treasurer of Australia. Manning Clark Theatre 2, ANU, 6.30pm. To book call 02 6125 8415.
August 27: Robert Macklin will launch his book Warrior Elite, a compelling account of Australia's Special Forces and intelligence operations. Paperchain Bookstore, 5.45pm for 6pm. Call 02 6295 6723 or email info@paperchainbookstore.com.au
August 31: Jacqueline Dinan will speak about her book Between the Dances: World War II Women Tell Their Stories. Paperchain Bookstore, 5.45pm for 6pm. Call 02 6295 6723.
September 1: Jon Ronson will discuss his book So You've Been Publicly Shamed at the National Library of Australia Theatre. Lower Ground 1, 6pm, $20. To book see nla.gov.au.
September 1-10: At the University of Canberra, Poetry on the Move is a poetry festival put together by UC's International Poetry Studies Institute. It's the first of its kind in Canberra and almost all of the sessions are free to attend. See ipsi.org.au/events.
September 2: There will be an ANU/Canberra Times meet-the-author event with Andrew Leigh on his book The Luck of Politics, about how luck can change the course of political events. Manning Clark Lecture Theatre 2, 6.30pm. To book call 02 6125 8415.
September 2: To get involved in the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's fundraiser the Great Book Swap, see indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/the-great-book-swap.html.
September 3: At Paperchain Bookstore Manuka at 5.45pm for 6pm, Cheryl Koenig will speak about her book With Just One Suitcase, a true story about two boys – one Jewish, one Catholic – in Timisoara, Romania, when World War II shatters their lives. Call 02 6295 6723.
September 6: Ghada Karmi will speak about her book Return: A Palestinian Memoir, about going back to her homeland to try to help with the peace process and wondering whether return is truly possible. Paperchain Bookstore, 2.45pm for 3pm. To book call 02 6295 6723.
September 17: 2007 Australian of the Year Tim Flannery will speak about his new book Atmosphere of Hope: Searching for Solutions to the Climate Crisis at a Canberra Times/ANU meet-the-author event. Manning Clark Theatre 2, 6.30pm. To book call 02 6125 8415.
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