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Meet the Author: James Roy
Come and hear popular, award-winning author for young people, James Roy, talk about his experiences and adventures in writing, and get the opportunity to ask him questions.
James is the current writer in residence through UNE's Creative Communities program, and during his time in Armidale will be running workshops and working on a novel about the 1994 Rwandan civil war, as seen through the eyes of a 9-year old boy.
Presented by NEWC and the New England and North-West sub-branch of the Children’s Book Council of NSW in collaboration with the School of Arts, UNE.
DATE: Saturday 28 September, 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
VENUE: Armidale Dumaresq Library, Faulkner Street, Armidale
COST: Free event. No bookings required.
James Roy was born in western New South Wales in 1968 and spent much of his childhood in Papua New Guinea and Fiji, adventuring by day and reading books at night.
Then, one day—tired of reading books by dead people—he decided to start writing his own.
Since his first novel was released in 1996, James has written a number of critically acclaimed works of fiction and non-fiction for young people, including the CBCA Honour Books Captain Mack and Billy Mack’s War, and six CBCA Notable Books.
In 2008, Town won the Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, as well as the Golden Inky in Australia's only teenage choice awards.
Anonymity Jones won the 2010 Western Australian Premier's Book Award for young adult literature.
James lives with his family in the Blue Mountains. He enjoys trying to make music and art, doesn’t like olives very much, and hasn’t entirely abandoned his dream of sailing around the world.
Inquiries
All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance. For information about the program or to book for events:
Phone (02) 6772 7210 or send an email message to admin@newc.org.au
NEWC membership entitles you to do the workshop at the reduced member rate.
You can become a member when you book a workshop. Our annual membership fees are:
| Adults: | $30.00 including GST |
| Students (tertiary): | $20.00 including GST |
| Students (under 18): | $15.00 including GST |
Venue
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the New England Writers' Centre (NEWC), in the Neighbourhood Centre, 129 Rusden Street, Armidale (between the Council Building and the Town Hall).
Access
During opening hours and workshops, access is through the Cinders Lane car park (first door on left, in the corridor).
Parking
There is a one-hour parking restriction in the Cinders Lane carpark.
The New England Writers' Centre is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.