3rd – 5th June

SCHOOLS PROGRAM

An unforgettable three days of storytelling magic

3rd – 5th June 2025

SCHOOOLS PROGRAM

An unforgettable three days of storytelling magic

Our Schools Program is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, inspiring young minds across the Mid North Coast with interactive sessions packed with creativity and imagination.

With more than 2,500 students from primary and secondary schools involved, it’s an incredible opportunity for students to meet renowned Australian authors right in their classrooms, helping to spark a lifelong love for reading and writing that lasts a lifetime!

This is your chance to bring the magic of literature into your school, with dynamic authors delivering captivating presentations to your students.

The program runs for just three days, and spots fill up fast – make sure you don’t miss out!

Bookings are now closed. 

For further information contact Rachel Young:

schoolsprogram@bellingenwritersfestival.com.au

Our Schools Program is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, inspiring young minds across the Mid North Coast with interactive sessions packed with creativity and imagination.

With more than 2,500 students from primary and secondary schools involved, it’s an incredible opportunity for students to meet renowned Australian authors right in their classrooms, helping to spark a lifelong love for reading and writing that lasts a lifetime!

This is your chance to bring the magic of literature into your school, with dynamic authors delivering captivating presentations to your students.

The program runs for just three days, and spots fill up fast – make sure you don’t miss out!

Bookings are now closed. 

For further information contact Rachel Young:

SEND EMAIL

OUR AUTHORS

OUR AUTHORS

“Our students love the experience that they get from the visiting authors. Thank you for providing this fantastic opportunity for our students over the valley.”

Macksville Public School

“The connection created between our young people and authors inspires our students and authors for future works.”

Casuarina Steiner School, Coffs Harbour

“The performance / workshop was fantastic – just mind-blowing!”

Coffs Harbour High School

“In short, the most organised festival I’ve ever been part of. It was fabulous.”

Claire Saxby

“Teachers reported the students were highly engaged and sessions were excellent and enjoyable. Great real-world connection to both authors and an important community event.”

Bellingen Public School

“Every year the author visit is a highlight for our students and they respond to the visit with great enthusiasm… To have the opportunity to participate in this festival is invaluable. It benefits and supports our students educationally, as well as emotionally and socially.”

Mount St John’s Primary School, Dorrigo

“The teachers, librarians and students I got an opportunity to talk to were awesome! … It was a dream week! Thank you!”

Lee Constable

“One of the most organised, friendly and respectful events I’ve ever attended.”

Rebecca Timmis