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The City of Perth Library’s Not a Book Club is a new author in-conversation series for readers who love stories, ideas, and conversation – without the homework. Hosted by Will Yeoman, the first event features acclaimed local crime writer David Whish-Wilson and explores his latest book O’Keefe, taking place on Wednesday 4 March, from 6.00-7.30 […]

Welcome to the Great Big Book Club, Fremantle Press’ regular cosy nights out for people who love stories. Join us in bookshops and libraries across Perth for bookish conversations with emerging and established authors. Browse the program below. The Names of a Hare by Bernice Barry 17th-century Cornwall is a place of peril for a […]

What role can storytelling play in protecting human rights? Join Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes for the launch of his debut memoir, Trials of Hope (የተስፋ ፈተና). Winner of the 2024 Hungerford Award, Trials of Hope (የተስፋ ፈተና) is a profound and groundbreaking memoir that weaves together stories of heritage and heartache. The launch takes place on […]

Prema Arasu, author of new poetry collection Vampire Squid, is the inaugural recipient of a new travel fund aimed at giving debut Western Australian writers the opportunity to promote their work outside the state. The sponsorship, funded by the Forrest Research Foundation, supports the work of one new or emerging Western Australian writer each year, […]

The Hungerford Award is celebrating 35 years of unearthing Western Australian stories and championing new literary voices. Sponsors Fremantle Press, City of Fremantle and Centre for Stories are looking for the next great storyteller seeking a big break – with $15,000 cash, a publishing contract, and a writing fellowship up for grabs. The biennial Hungerford […]

Winner of the 2024 Hungerford Award, Trials of Hope (የተስፋ ፈተና)is a groundbreaking bilingual memoir that challenges how we think about belonging and language. Author Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes weaves together poetry and prose, Amharic and English, to create a deeply moving account of Ethiopian heritage and displacement. In this interview, Yirga discusses the craft behind […]

What if we could approaching ageing not with dread, but with curiosity and humour? Brigid Lowry’s insights into ageing gracefully and gratefully are a warm embrace for the soul. From navigating the quirks of creaking joints to pondering life’s mysteries, A Time of Living Graciously reminds us to approach life with humour and kindness. Ageing […]

Combine literacy with fine motor skills in this engaging maze activity sheet! In Milly Meelyu by Holly Bradley, Darryl Fogarty and Corinne Fogarty, Milly Meelyu and her family search for a new home while avoiding the threat of predators. In this free, printable maze, young students will help Milly Meelyu navigate the journey towards a […]

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'Help Milly Meelyu Find a New Home'

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Dive into Noongar language learning with this engaging matching activity based on Kep Barna by Jayden Boundry and Tyrown Waigana. Students match the water creatures with their Noongar names, discovering traditional language and bringing this vibrant board book to life. You can also download a free classroom poster featuring several kep barna and boodja barna […]

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'Match the Kep Barna'

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Are you ready to engage with more authors in 2026? Join the Libby Online Book Club for WA! This monthly digital book club is available to Western Australian library members and is hosted by local author David Allan-Petale. The book club takes place over Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month On 18 February, […]

Brigid Lowry’s A Time of Living Graciously is a gentle, unflinching look at ageing, dying and what it means to live mindfully through it all – both a conversation starter and a source of comfort. Brigid shares her thoughts on writing through the heavy topics, and the importance of humour. Listen to a conversation between […]

The Distance Between Dreams by Emily Paull is the February Readalong pick for Chapters for Change! Chapters for Change is a member-based book club where a monthly subscription turns your love for books into direct support for a child’s education. A membership unlocks a vibrant book-loving community and several cool perks. Find out more here: […]

Celebrate the launch of Kep Barna: Water Creatures by Jayden Boundry and Tyrown Waigana in a fun-filled morning on Sunday 15 February! AH Bracks Library + Creative Space will host Toddler Takeover from 10.00 am–12.00 pm, transforming the library into a toddler playground with sensory play, creative activities, robots and more. 0-5-year-olds and their siblings […]

In this first episode, Darryl Fogarty introduces the pronunciation guide and his new book with Holly Bradley, illustrated by his daughter Corinne Fogarty: Milly Meelyu. Darryl and Holly read the book in Badimia and English. Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced in Walyalup on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar […]

In this first episode, Darryl Fogarty introduces the pronunciation guide and his new book with Holly Bradley, illustrated by his daughter Corinne Fogarty: Milly Meelyu. Darryl and Holly read the book in Badimia and English. Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced in Walyalup on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar […]

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 3 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for:

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 4 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar people.

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 5 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar people.

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 6 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English, and Darryl shares an interesting fact about colours in the Badimia language. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was […]

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 7 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced in Walyalup on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar people.

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 8 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced in Walyalup on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar people.

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 9 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced in Walyalup on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar people.

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 10 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced in Walyalup on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar people.

In this episode, Darryl Fogarty and Holly Bradley read page 11 of Milly Meelyu in Badimia and English. Get your copy of Milly Meelyu and read along as you learn the Badimia words for: Recorded and produced by Fremantle Press. This guide was produced in Walyalup on Whadjuk Boodja, the lands of the Noongar people.