Join us for a sparkling start to the 2026 Kalamunda Readers Festival, with an unforgettable Opening Night that celebrates storytelling, community, great food and local wines.
The Hall of Stars - A Celebration of Local Authors: Kalamunda Readers Festival 2-Day Book Signing Event.
Includes entry to attend all creative workshops or events located at either Kalamunda Library & Zig-Zag Cultural Centre Seminar Room, across the Festival Weekend (Sat 21 March - Sun 22 March 2026)
Stories in the Hills, is a soul-stirring morning of verse, rhythm, and reflection.
Includes entry to attend all Main-Stage Author talks and presentations at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 21 March, 2026:
Step into the thrilling world of The Escape Game before it hits the shelves at this exclusive pre-launch event by local rising literary star, Author Tamara Moss and USA Bestselling Author Marissa Meyer.
Join acclaimed author and illustrator James Foley for an inspiring and hands-on session that unlocks the secrets of graphic novel creation.
Step into the rich tapestry of the past with this captivating Historical Fiction Author Panel, where storytelling and research blend together and imagination breathes life into history.
Step into the gritty world of rural crime fiction with bestselling WA author Michael Trant, whose thrilling novels such as Wild Dogs, and Blood and Gold have redefined the rural crime genre.
Discover the magic of storytelling with water colours in this immersive, hands-on workshop led by renowned Author and Illustrator Gabriel Evans.
Stories shape how we see the world—and how we see ourselves.
Join award-winning author A.J. Betts for an inspiring and insightful presentation that dives deep into the creative process behind storytelling.
Step into the world of cosy crime with bestselling, award-winning author Kate Emery, as she shares the secrets behind her charmingly murderous tales.
Includes entry to all workshops, events and Children's Author & Illustrator book signing stalls at Kalamunda Community Centre on Sunday 22 March, 2026:
Join us for a joyful celebration of storytelling and creativity at our special Children's Author & Illustrator book signing event!
Includes entry to attend all Main-Stage Author talks and presentations at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on Sunday 22 March, 2026:
Step into the imaginative realms of speculative fiction with NSW fantasy and sci-fi author Megan White in this dynamic and thought-provoking masterclass.
Join celebrated children’s book Author and Illustrator Gabriel Evans for a relaxed, fun-filled, hands-on workshop where imagination takes centre stage!
Join us for a captivating morning with acclaimed author of Snapshots from Home; Sasha Wasley, as she offers an exclusive first look at her upcoming historical fiction novel, The Society of Literary Marauders.
Hop into a time machine and travel through history with award-winning author and illustrator Renée Treml! Inspired by her new graphic novel The Thylacine and the Time Machine, this hands-on workshop invites children aged +10 years and their families to explore the fascinating world of extinct animals—especially Australia’s legendary Tasmanian tiger.