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Friday, 8 February 2013

Event: Meet the Authors at The Children’s Bookshop

In 2013, The Children’s Bookshop is committed to bringing you the writers of the books we all love! Look at this incredible line-up:

Meet the Dragon Keeper Series Author Carole Wilkinson. Carole is the award winning author of the junior fantasy series Dragon Keeper.
When? Monday 11 Feb, 4:30-5:30pm.

Meet Catherine Jinks who will be sharing her new book A Very Unusual Pursuit (for ages 10-14). Catherine Jinks studied medieval history at university and her love of reading led her to become a writer. Her books for children, teenagers and adults have been published to wide acclaim all over the world, and have won numerous awards.
When? Tuesday 26 February , 4:30-5:30pm, afternoon tea provided

Teachers and Librarians are invited to meet much awarded author Susanne Gervay and illustrator Serena Geddes who will be discussing their new picture book, Gracie and Josh. Much loved, award-winning author Susanne Gervay is recognised for her writing on anti school bullying and social justice endorsed by Room to Read, Alannah & Madeline Foundation, Cancer Council. Serena Geddes is a Sydney-based illustrator and started her career working in animation for Walt Disney Australia.
When? Friday 1 March, 9-45-10-15am

Meet much awarded author Phillip Gwynne who will be sharing his new book The Debt: Catch the Zolt, part one of a new action series aimed at readers aged 10-14. Phillip Gwynne's first novel Deadly Unna? was the literary hit of 1998 winning Children's Book of the Year and selling over 200,000 copies. It was made into the feature film Australian Rules for which Phillip's screenplay won an AFI award in 2002. The Debt is Phillip’s first series for upper-primary school readers and combines both his substantial literary skills and his ability to tell a good story.
When? Tuesday 12 March, 4-30-5-30pm, afternoon tea provided

RSVP essential, tel: 9481 8811
6 Hannah Street, Beecroft
staff@thechildrensbookshop.com.au