Join James Foley (Secret Agent Mole) and Rebecca Timmis (Jawsome) in conversation with Brent Wilson (Frog, Log and Dave) as they discuss all things graphic novels. From the words to the art and all the things in between, this creative trio will do a deep dive into the 'comic books' sometimes underappreciated in the world of literature.

Empowering Voices: The Intersection of Advocacy and Passionate Storytelling. Sally Rippn will be in conversation with Dr Lara Cain Gray. Members of Book Links $28, non-members $35 Food and drink provided. Wednesday 14 May, 2025, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School, Corinda, 6:00pm for refreshments, 7:00 lecture starts. This lecture is aimed at teachers, teacher-librarians, librarians, parents and any adults with an interest in Children's Literature.

Write Links meeting will be held im Meeting Room 1B State Library of Qld • 1:00 pm Topic: Writing Activation • 2:00 pm Write Links Networking and Collective Wisdom • 3:00 -5:00 Critiquing

This mentorship is open only to Book Links members. Applicants are invited to submit a synopsis and the first two chapters or first 6000 words, of a work of fiction for either junior or YA readers, or 2 picture book manuscripts. The mentorship will provide the winner with the opportunity to develop their early draft manuscript to a publishable standard with professional mentor Kristy Bushnell and other mentoring opportunities with Jackie French and Dave Lowe. Deadline for submission is 4 August 2025

Join, or renew your membership for, Book Links - the Centre for Children's Literature to support our work, receive discounts at local book shops, discounts on event tickets, receive the latest news on what's happening in Qld Children's Literature and find out more about our resources and programs. Join Book Links (QLD) Inc.now! This is an annual membership that runs from January to December.