Inspired Readers Festival
The Inspired Readers Festival will return to Port Macquarie in Term 4, Week 5, running from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November 2025. We are excited to bring back the magic of books to the Mid-North Coast Community as we continue our mission to foster a love of reading among young Australians living in regional areas. Connecting primary school students with some of Australia’s most cherished authors, the festival brings the joy of books and the magic of storytelling to life.
School Author Sessions*
Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November 2025 | Week 5, Term 4
Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie from 10:00am - 2:30pm
The School Author Sessions offer an inspiring opportunity for students to interact with their favourite authors and nurture a lifelong passion for reading. Over three days, five cherished children’s authors will host engaging sessions tailored for Year 3-6 students. Students will enjoy four educational and interactive sessions and celebrate at the Book End Party, where they can meet authors, get books signed, enjoy face painting, and more.
Students can get their favourite authors' books at a discounted rate by purchasing a Book Coupon online before the festival.
If you’d love to be part of the fun, we invite you to purchase tickets below!
*School Author Session presentations are the same each day. To avoid duplication, students only need to attend one day.
Get inspired by the brilliant minds behind the books! This year’s festival features Corey Tutt, Jacqueline Harvey, Joel McKerrow, and Nat Amoore – with one more exciting name still to be revealed…
We’re cooking up something special! Stay tuned for more information about our exclusive Dinner with the Authors of the Inspired Readers Festival.
Festival Sponsors
If you would like to become a Sponsor, please get in touch with our team at: