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About the Festival
Between the Lines is an annual festival that celebrates literature.
The aim of the festival is, simply, to inspire a love of books and reading in children and young adults. We are passionate about the power of books and the ways in which they can enrich lives.
We want everyone who participates to experience the wonder of meeting some wonderful storytellers, to sit spellbound as they breathe life into their words and make their characters dance off the page.
The participating authors are Australian - some local, some from different parts of Western Australia and some from other states of Australia. Each author is different with a unique story to share.
Between the Lines is a schools-based festival but also includes a Family Day festival. We look forward to this day every year as it involves the community and provides an opportunity for families to experience the magic of stories.
Explore this website to discover the myriad of ways you can be involved in the 2024 Between the Lines Literature Festival.
Schools' Festival
Running since 2016, the Between the Lines Literature Festival for schools is bigger than ever!
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We believe in the power of books and creativity as tools to help young people better understand the world they live in and the worlds within them.
Schools are invited to take part in these magical days interacting with a wonderfully inspiring cast of authors and illustrators from around Australia.
Tuesday 5th March
Mandurah Festival
On Tuesday, 5th March there will be a festival day for secondary students in Mandurah at various schools and surrounding areas.
Wednesday 6th March
SWETA Event
As part of the festival, on Wednesday 6th of March commencing at 5:30 pm a SWETA In Conversation event between Will Kostakis and Lili Wilkinson will take place at Shelter Brewing Co. ​
Wednesday 6th March
Bunbury Festival
On Wednesday the 6th of March, a festival day for secondary students will take place at Bunbury SHS and surrounding areas.
Thursday 7th March & Friday 8th March
Busselton Festival
On Thursday the 7th of March and Friday the 8th of March, there will be a secondary and primary festival respectively in Busselton taking place at St Mary MacKillop College.