Reading+Matters+2011

READING MATTERS 2011

This was a fabulous experience - hearing from many wonderful authors for young people and being surrounded by likeminded people to discuss, debate and share about teens and books...what could be better?

There was a lot of tweeting during the conference. See Twitter Search Among the good bloggers of the event were these: My Girl Friday by Miss Steph of Melbourne Free as a Word by Oliver Winfree [Phommavanh]

For quick information about the presenters check the conference author page.

Here is the program:.

**Friday 27 May**

Markus Zusak

Monsters Ink: Ananda Braxton-Smith, Karen Healey, Kirsty Eager, Brenton McKenna

Cassandra Clare plus performance

Damsels in distress: Leanne Hall, Lucy Christopher, Ursula Dubosarsky

Great expectations: Markus Zusak, Melina Marchetta, Cassandra Clare

Taboo words: Kate Burridge

Cover versions: Panel including Zoe Sadokierski

Ron Brooks in conversation

**Saturday 28 May**

Rebecca Stead plus performance

Brenton McKenna

Denis Wright reading

Dangerous arrangements: Jane Burke, Kirsty Eager, Denis Wright

Ursula Dubosarsky

Karen Healey reading

Love and other bruises: Melina Marchetta, Cath Crowley, Laura Buzo, Lili Wilkinson

Truth and dare: Jane Burke and Lucy Christopher

Ananda Braxton-Smith reading

Mates mayhem: Oliver Phommavanh, Richard Newsome

All night long: Cath Crowley, Leanne Hall