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Starting in 2003, the annual Williamstown Literary Festival has grown into one of Melbourne’s most respected wordfests, attracting some of Australia's best-loved authors. The idea of the festival was developed over a coffee in one of Williamstown's many cafes by co-founders Angela Altair and Catherine Ryan, and has now grown to be one of the biggest in Melbourne’s western suburbs. There is a strong focus on local participation, programming and support with the annual Peoples Choice awards showcasing aspiring local writers and poets. The festival is run by a committee of skilled locals,〔(committee )〕 supported by working groups who help with the programming, marketing and sponsorship. An executive officer undertakes the festival management throughout the year. The annual Ada Cambridge prose and poetry prizes give local writers the chance to win both monetary rewards and acclaim, and is unique to the western suburbs. Each festival features workshops, panels, children’s events and readings, attracting over 2,000 visitors. The main events take place at the Williamstown Town Hall, with events in the week before the festival in venues throughout the local area. In 2013, the festival's children's program will take place at the newly renovated Williamstown library, next door to the Town Hall. The 2013 festival dates are Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2, and include sessions with Andy Griffiths, Catherine Deveny, Steve Bracks and Charlie Pickering. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Williamstown Literary Festival」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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