A writers’ festival in Perth is set to return, featuring a well-known children’s author and a program described as focused on distinguishing fact from fiction. Multiple outlets report that the festival is opening again after a period in which writers’ festivals have faced “turbulent times,” though details about the broader industry pressures are not specified in the provided excerpts. The coverage agrees that the event’s emphasis is on literature and storytelling, with sessions positioned to examine what is factual versus what is fictional. While the headlines highlight the presence of the children’s author as a draw for attendees, the excerpts do not name the author or outline specific individual events. The three sources also present the festival as committed to clear thinking around information and storytelling rather than treating them as interchangeable. Overall, the reports align on the festival’s return, its Perth location, the inclusion of a children’s author, and its stated focus on separating fact from fiction, presented as part of its broader cultural and literary mission.