We have so many great memories from Love to Read Local Week 2021. These are just a few!

From the Launch of the Love to Read Local Literary Map of WA

Above Images: Ilkka K Photography


From the Celebrate WA Day Festival – our children’s literature program in partnership with Paper Bird Children’s Books & Arts

Above Images: Jessica Gately


From the Flash Fiction lunchtime writing workshops hosted by Raine Square and presented in partnership with Night Parrot Press

Above Images: Courtesy Raine Square


Announcing the winner of the Love to Read Local Flash Fiction  Competition – congratulations Gillian O’Shaughnessy!

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