JCU Book Week

This event has reached capacity for both Cairns and Townsville.

A Symphony of Stories. Hosted by Roderick Centre for Australian Literature and Creative Writing

This year, we are excited to host Book Week again in Townsville, and for the first time, in Cairns as well!

Please note: There is a cap of 30 students from the same school in Townsville and 20 from the same school in Cairns.

TOWNSVILLE
DATE: Thursday 27 August 2026 | TIME: 9.30 am - 2.00 pm
LOCATION: JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas
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CAIRNS
DATE: Friday 28 August 2026 | TIME: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
LOCATION: JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield
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School Contact Details

School name *

Staff name *

Position title *

Direct phone number *

Email address *

Staff member dietary requirements *

Select your location

Number of students * There is a cap of 30 students from the same school in Townsville and 20 from the same school in Cairns.

Please note that as part of JCU’s commitment to support and build the aspirations and confidence of our region’s young people, school groups are encouraged to apply for travel subsidies through JCU Outreach: https://www.jcu.edu.au/school-outreach-and-widening-participation/support-and-access-programs/travel-subsidy

Once JCU has confirmed your booking, we will ask you to direct students to register their details and provide dietaries.