Where Lost Things Go and Big Ideas Grow: Creativity & Literacy for Young People | Digital Stage

In celebration of Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things, Friends of QPAC were invited to watch a thought‑provoking and joy‑filled online conversation that explored the power of creativity, storytelling, and literacy in shaping young minds. Hear from bestselling author and newly appointed Australian Children’s Laureate Andy Griffiths, award‑winning playwright Richard Tulloch, and respected arts educator Professor Sandra Gattenhof, as they delved into the magical intersection of learning and play, and reflected on why nurturing imagination is essential for the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and readers. Guided by facilitator Rebecca Livingstone, the 60‑minute discussion journeyed through the creative process behind YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things, the critical influence of arts engagement on childhood development, and how stories can inspire resilience, empathy, and lifelong learning. This is a conversation designed to inspire anyone who believes in creativity and the big, bold worlds that opened when young people read, dreamed, and explored. Presented by QPAC Recorded at Playhouse, QPAC, on Yuggera and Turrbal Country, for Digital Stage.