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May 2019
Does the picture tell the story? – Creating Picture Books – A Write Here! Festival Event
Description There’s only a few words – how much work could it take to write a picture book? How do the words and pictures, and illustrators and authors, work together? Find out and discover some amazing children’s books when authors Deborah Kelly, Lynn Jenkins and illustrator Gwynneth Jones reveal all about creating picture books with children’s author, Jess Black. Gold coin entry Part of the Write Here! Festival 2019 - full festival program available via https://library.lakemac.com.au/write-here-festival The Write Here! Festival…
Find out more »August 2019
Author Visit – Susanne Gervay – Mount Druitt Hospital Child Care Centre
Susanne Gervay, author of Boy in the Big Blue Glasses, will join the families of Mount Druitt Hospital Childcare this Thursday! Susanne will be talking all about Heroes and the kids can learn all about Sammy and his Big Blue Glasses, a hero for all bespectacled kids great and small! Kids, be sure to dress up as your favourite superheroes! Thursday 1 August 2019 10-11am PHONE (02) 9881 1929 Sam doesn’t like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt.…
Find out more »Family Day Launch of Ella & Mrs Gooseberry
You are invited to the special family day launch of Ella and Mrs Goosberry. A picture book about love, kindness and community by local children's author Vikki Conley! It will be fun-filled morning for the whole family to enjoy, with activities such as: Nature craft Story art and grandparent activities And most excitedly, Ella and Mrs Gooseberry will be launched by Miles Franklin Award winner Sofie Laguna! Entry is Free but please RSVP to [email protected]
Find out more »Book Launch: Boy in the Big Blue Glasses with the CBCA
‘The CBCA Eastern Suburbs and Waverley Library are launching The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses‘ Join author Susanne Gervay OAM, and illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall, super hero Sammy and his gang of kids, from their new book The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses. All super heroes welcome! Susanne is a celebrated Australian children’s author who received the Lifetime Social Justice Literature Award for children’s literature. Marjorie is an award winning picture book illustrator. Endorsed by Good Vision for Life.…
Find out more »Book Launch – Boy in the Big Blue Glasses – St Columba’s Primary School
Sammy, his classmates and author Susanne Gervay will join the students of St Columba’s Primary School for the book launch of Boy in the Big Blue Glasses in Adamstown! Friday 9th August 2019 PHONE (02) 4952 1642 Program The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses is a swashbuckling adventure, where cardboard boxes become googly-eyed fish and even a pirate ship! Watch out for sharks as Sammy, the brave captain leads his crew of girls and boys across the seas.…
Find out more »Arabella and the Magic Pencil – A Launch and Exhibition
For curious minds, big and small, the illustrator of Arabella and the Magic Pencil, Shaney Hyde invites you to come and see in vivid detail the wonderful working process of creating a magical picture book, to ensnare and delight! Be a part of a very special Book Launch of Arabella and the Magic Pencil on: Saturday, September 7, between 2-4pm. And peruse the wonderful collection of ideas, drawings and paintings all enveloped into creating the art within the final picture…
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October 2019
March 2020
Tabitha and the Raincloud Illustrator Launch
Join Melissa Johns the illustrator of 'Tabitha and the Raincloud' for Story Time at Wangaratta Library! Following the reading, join Melissa for craft-time and a catered Q&A and book-signing session! Bring your little people, for a fun-filled day for all!
Find out more »Book Launch: Tree by Lynn Jenkins and Kirrili Lonergan – Newcastle Library
Join Loppy for a book launch about how he faces a huge life change - the passing of his friend and confidant, Tree. Tree is the fifth title in the beloved and very popular Lessons of a LAC series. Join Loppy as he faces a huge life change - the passing of his friend and confidant, Tree. Cheer for him as his friend Curly helps him to say goodbye and move forward. A life affirming story to help children process loss.…
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