SLAV Publisher Showcase 2025

In partnership with Public Libraries Victoria

Join us for an evening of literary discovery as leading Australian publishers present their exciting new releases for 2025. This invaluable event brings together school and public library professionals to explore upcoming titles for primary and secondary readers.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue: Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library

Complimentary: Welcome drink on arrival

Featured Publishers (subject to change)

Each publisher will present a curated selection of their 2025 releases in dynamic five-minute showcases, offering attendees a comprehensive preview of the year's most anticipated titles.

Special Guest speaker

Our session will conclude with a presentation by Lyn White, a former teacher librarian who now works as a publishing consultant and editor. Lyn will share insights from her work creating and editing 17 middle-grade novels that promote intercultural understanding and empathy, with a particular focus on refugees and families affected by disaster and climate change. She will also discuss her recent collaboration with Aaron Fa'Aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker on "Spirit of the Crocodile," published by Allen & Unwin.

Why Attend?

This showcase is essential for:

Bookseller Partner

The Sun and Young Sun Bookshops will be present with a selection of titles available for purchase.

Registration Information

This event is exclusively for SLAV and PLV members

PLV Members: Please contact your organisation for the access code required for registration.

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