Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2006 Program

Celebrate international books and writing with free readings and lively conversation, at the State Library of Victoria and in regional cities.

Thursday 9 March

Winnie-the-Pooh Reading Relay

Meet Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and friends at an open-air reading of AA Milne’s much-loved Winnie-The-Pooh by a team of celebrity guest readers – including Commonwealth Writers’ Prize-winning authors, politicians and sports people. Hosted by author and actor William McInnes, on the forecourt of the State Library.

State Library Forecourt
From 11.30am
Free. No Bookings required.
Phone 8664 7016

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 March

Regional Author Tours

Winners of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2006 regional prizes, along with past Australian winners Adib Khan and Larissa Behrendt, take to the road for a series of free public readings at Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Warrnambool libraries. Bookings are essential.

Friday 10 March, 11.30am

Bendigo Public Library
259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
Phone 5449 2700

Friday 10 March, 4pm

Ballarat Public Library
178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat
Phone 5331 1211

Saturday 11 March, 11.30am

Geelong Public Library
49 Lt Malop Street, Geelong
Phone 5222 1212

Saturday 11 March, 4pm

Warrnambool Public Library
Liebig Street, Warrnambool
Phone 5559 4990

Monday 13 March

Pub Grub and Chatter

Share a meal and enjoy a drink with a Commonwealth Writers’ Prize-winning author at your table. This dinner at Melbourne’s fabulous North Fitzroy Star Hotel includes three courses, with a glass of wine selected to accompany each course.

North Fitzroy Star Hotel
32 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy
From 7.30pm
$70 pp. Bookings essential. Places strictly limited.
Phone 03 8664 7016

Tuesday 14 March

Upfront Readings

Bring your lunch, take a seat on the State Library lawn and be entertained by author and actor William McInnes, and Commonwealth Writers’ Prize-winning authors from around the globe. Enjoy al fresco readings by celebrated Australian authors (and past winners) Sonya Hartnett and Alex Miller, plus many others.

James Joyce Seat, State Library forecourt lawn
12–2pm
Free. No bookings required.
Phone 8664 7016