The MWF Schools Program returns in Term 2 of 2026.
Every year, MWF Schools connects some of the most sought-after storytelling talents with students for an action-packed, highly interactive day of learning at State Library Victoria.
Hosted by MWF's Education Advisor Karys McEwen, each day of the MWF Schools program features four different sessions. Authors will engage students in a broad range of topics over the course of the day which are all aligned to the Victorian curriculum.
Key Dates:
MWF Schools Program On Sale
10am, Wednesday 11 February (via our website)
Primary Schools Program (Years 3 to 6)
Monday 4 May, State Library Victoria
Tuesday 5 May, State Library Victoria
Secondary Schools Program (Years 7 to 10)
Wednesday 6 May, State Library Victoria
Thursday 7 May, State Library Victoria
VCE Program (Years 11 and 12)
Friday 8 May, State Library Victoria
Program Sneak Peek
This year, we’re excited to be extending our program and providing more opportunities for more students to attend MWF Schools – including Year 11s and 12s at our new VCE Program!
From 4–8 May, we'll welcome Tony Birch, Remy Lai, Tigest Girma and Jasmin McGaughey to the stage to expertly guide students through a dynamic day of learning. These authors are just a small sample of the incredible talent joining us at State Library Victoria for MWF Schools 2026.
Sign up to the MWF Schools eNews to be notified when tickets go on sale and the full program is revealed at 10am on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Subsidised Tickets
Thanks to the generous support of The Readings Foundation and the University of Melbourne, we are pleased to offer a limited number of fully subsidised tickets to this year’s MWF Schools Program.
Ticket subsidies are available exclusively to schools in Victoria that are regional and/or have a published ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) of less than 1000.
Learn more about MWF Schools 2026 subsidised tickets here.
Primary Schools Program
Remy Lai: Chickenpox
Join beloved storyteller Remy Lai for a fun session about itchy skin, annoying siblings and BIG feelings! In this interactive presentation packed with heart, humour and relatable family antics, Remy will explore the power of graphic storytelling and guide students through the art of drawing emotions.
From sketch to story, Remy will offer a peek into the real-life experiences that inspired her latest book Chickenpox – celebrating the chaotic and downright silly family moments that can inspire great big hilarious stories!
Secondary Schools Program
Tigest Girma and Jasmin McGaughey: Genre, Culture and Power
Join fantasy authors Tigest Girma and Jasmin McGaughey for a conversation about writing immersive stories and centering diverse voices.
In this session, they’ll explore how they craft universes where culture and myth blend together, the challenges and rewards of writing diverse characters in fantasy books, and why representation in fiction matters.
VCE Program
Tony Birch: The Ethical Imagination
With a particular focus on First Nations texts, this interactive presentation by beloved Australian author, poet and activist Tony Birch will explore how lived experience and cultural background shape textual meaning.
Fostering deeper engagement, students will develop a curious and critical approach to reading and interpreting texts by authors whose perspectives differ from their own.
A taste of MWF Schools
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