Book Builders Challenge: Young Creators Studio Program
Photos by Luke Riley.
ABOUT
Book Builders Challenge is a 10-week series of free writing workshops for children aged 8–12yrs. Over 100 participants have collaborated with WA creatives to create an anthology exploring bravery through stories, poems, comics and art since August. The project will culminate in a community book launch and display at Midland Junction Arts Centre 13 - 20 December. Funded by the WA Government, the program builds confidence, creativity, connection and wellbeing.
ARTIST BIO
Curated by award-winning author, educator and independent publisher Kristy Nita Brown, Book Builders Challenge brings together some of Western Australia’s leading authors, illustrators and creatives, including Kylie Howarth, Gabriel Evans, HM Waugh, Ash Harrier, Alison Mutton and other special guests.
MUNDARING
Location: Mundaring Hall | 3025 Jacoby St, Mundaring WA 6073
Weekly Mon 31 Aug - Mon 23 Nov | 3:45 - 5:15pm | Suitable for ages 8-12 yrs
WORKSHOP DATES:
Mon 31 Aug: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Mon 7 Sep: With special guest Kylie Howarth (award-winning author and illustrator)
Mon 21 Sep: With special guest HM Waugh (award nominated author and illustrator)
Mon 12 Oct: With special guest Renae Hayward (award nominated author)
Mon 19 Oct: With special guest Gabriel Evans (award-winning author and illustrator)
Mon 26 Oct: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Mon 2 Nov: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Mon 9 Nov: With special guest Ash Harrier (award nominated author and illustrator)
Mon 16 Nov: With special guest Alison Mutton (award winning illustrator and graphic designer)
Mon 23 Nov: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Showcase I Sat 12 Dec
MIDLAND
Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre | 276 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland, WA, 6056
Weekly Tue 1 Sep - Tue 24 Nov | 3:45 - 5:15pm | Suitable for ages 8-12 yrs
WORKSHOP DATES:
Tue 1 Sep: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Tue 8 Sep: With special guest Kylie Howarth (award-winning author and illustrator)
Tue 22 Sep: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Tue 13 Oct: With special guest Renae Hayward (award nominated author)
Tue 20 Oct: With special guest Gabriel Evans (award-winning author and illustrator)
Tue 27 Oct: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Tue 3 Nov: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Tue 10 Nov: With special guest Ash Harrier (award nominated author and illustrator)
Tue 17 Nov: With special guest Alison Mutton (award winning illustrator and graphic designer)
Tue 24 Nov: With Kristy Nita Brown (award-winning author)
Showcase | Sat 12 Dec
BOOK BUILDERS CHALLENGE: ANTHOLOGY BOOK LAUNCH
Join 100 young writers and illustrators from Midland and Mundaring as they launch their professionally printed anthology – a collection of stories, poems, comics and artwork exploring bravery.
Throughout the ten-workshop Book Builders Challenge: Young Creators Studio program, children aged 8–12 have worked alongside Western Australian authors and illustrators to develop characters, imagine worlds and discover how books are created and published. Now it’s time to celebrate their creativity and see their work in print. This youth-led celebration and exhibition will bring together the young creators, their families, friends and VIPs for an afternoon of storytelling, inspiration and pride.
Date: Sat 12 Dec 2026
Time: 12 – 1.30pm
Venue: Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Highway, Midland
This is a free invitation only event.
What to expect
• Live readings from the young authors.
• Guest speakers from WA’s creative industries.
• A celebration of the anthology and its young contributors.
• Catering to enjoy with family and friends.
• The opportunity to explore exhibitions in the Art Centre.