The second annual Words at Pearls will take place on Saturday, November 15.
After a successful first outing in 2024, Words on the Waves will once more bring the one-day literary soiree to the readers of the Central Coast, in partnership with Pearl Beach Progress Association.
To be held in the community hall, it will be an intimate day of deep-dive author conversations and book signings.
This year’s theme is Wandering Wild, taking its inspiration from the much-loved natural surrounds of Pearl Beach to engage deeply and diversely with nature, in all its guts and glory.
Audiences will hear the unsettling truth about what is happening in our tall eucalypt forests with scientist and forest expert Professor David Lindenmayer.
Bestselling author of The Book Thief, Markus Zusak, will speak to his tender memoir about animals and our relationship with them, Three Wild Dogs and the Truth.
Award-winning environmentalist Natalie Kyriacou will discuss the tales of wonder in an age of extinction explored in her book, Nature’s Last Dance.
Yuwaalaraay storyteller and musician Nardi Simpson will explore the intertwining of place, nature and life itself in her poetic homage to Country, The Belburd.
As one half of renowned musical duo The Stiff Gins, she will conclude the day with a song.
“Words at Pearls was a wonderful event in 2024 with the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall full of enthusiastic readers,” a Pearl Beach Progress Association spokesperson said.
“The community is looking forward to the event this year with once again an exceptional range of authors.”
Words on the Waves Festival Director Angela Bennetts said Words at Pearls is evolving into a jewel in the Central Coast cultural calendar.
“This boutique literary celebration will truly enchant and inspire booklovers and naturelovers alike,” she said.
“We are delighted to work closely with Pearl Beach Progress Association to once more bring this event to life.”
The event will take place from 9.45am-4.15pm on Saturday, November 15, at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall.
Book tickets at www.wordsonthewaves.com.au
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