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Felicity Castagna: Writing My Place (Stage 4, Stage 5)
Aug
Meet Felicity Castagna, the highly acclaimed author of young adult fiction, as she teaches students to write a fierce, dynamic sense of place and their connection to it.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Participants will learn about and use writing techniques that will help them develop character, select the most telling details and uncover their personal connection with the world.
Join this session live to be able to ask Felicity questions about her inspiration, life as a writer, and her best tips for creative writing.
A recording of this session will also be available during Book Week (21 – 25 August).
About the book
Felicity’s most recent novel, Girls in Boys’ Cars, is a page-turning novel about a complicated friendship; a road trip through NSW in a stolen car; the stories that define us; and two funny, sharp, adventurous young women who refuse to be held back any longer.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: State Library NSW
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Felicity Castagna has published four novels for adults and young adults including her most recent book, Girls in Boys’ Cars which won the Victorian and Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards and is now being adapted for stage and screen. Felicity’s novel No More Boats was a finalist in the 2018 Miles Franklin Literary Awards and her young adult novel The Incredible Here and Now received The Prime Minister’s Award, as well as a place on the IBBY Honour List.
Felicity is currently a lecturer in Creative Writing at Western Sydney University and has taught creative writing workshops all over the place from jails to high schools to remote communities.
Event Details
Date & Time
16-Aug-2023 11:00AM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
English
Cancellation Policy
Please notify us of any cancellation at least 48 hours beforehand, to enable another school to fill your place.
Terms and Conditions
This session, artworks, film and sound clips are protected by copyright and may not be recorded, reproduced or used in any way without the express written consent of the State Library of NSW.
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
This virtual excursion will be held online via Zoom. You will be sent the link to join with your booking confirmation.
Students can connect to our virtual excursions when learning from home. As a teacher, you will only need to register once to receive a link you can share with your students.
During the session, students will be able to ask questions by writing in the chat and they will not share any audio or video. All messages will be visible to the presenters but not to any other students.
When students use the link to join the virtual excursion they may be asked to download Zoom if they don’t already have it installed. They do not need to set up a Zoom account to participate.
Connecting To The Event
This virtual excursion will be held online via Zoom. You will be sent the link to join with your booking confirmation. Please advise us of any cancellations ahead of time to enable another school to fill your space. We are unable to provide technical assistance during the conference so please ensure you have tested your equipment and are comfortable trouble-shooting during the session if necessary.
To receive a follow-up email with resources and links to items seen in the virtual excursion, we require you to enter your email address twice when registering.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Learning Services
Phone: (02) 9273 1778
Email: [email protected]
Website: sl.nsw.gov.au/learning