Join us for our Reading & Writing Day Camp! Come along and meet two different authors in a day full of creative writing, story generating, a silent reading party and bookish games! Our Reading & Writing Day Camps feature two different authors - you can book into either of their sessions as a family or individual, or children can book into the Day Camp - to join us for the whole day, meet both authors and play bookish games in between their workshops!
10am - Stories for the Kid Next Door with Emma Holland
Join Emma Holland as she chats Stories for the Kid Next Door and being an author! PLUS, don't miss your opportunity to write a funny short story with the master of funny stories!
About the author:
Quirky, refreshing and quick-witted, Emma Holland is one of Australia's most original young talents. A comedian, collage artist and photographer, Emma's multi-hyphenated profile continues to rise. She is a regular panellist on the award-winning comedy shows Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, 7Days and has hosted multiple episodes of The Cheap Seats. Emma is also a regular writer on The Cheap Seats, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Taskmaster S5 as well as awards shows The AACTA’s and The Logies.
About the book:
Dive into a HILARIOUSLY unpredictable world where every page is packed with laughter. You’re probably wondering what could be SO FUNNY that you should read this book over all the OTHER BOOKS on the shelf. Is it the unicorn, causing chaos in a suburban home? I mean, the story about a backyard MUSEUM OF WEIRD THINGS is pretty good. You could even flick to the back and find out what happens when TWINS take their competitiveness TO THE NEXT LEVEL! These stories and poems will have you in stitches from start to finish. Join a cast of quirky characters on their wild adventures and discover why Emma Holland is the new queen of comedy for kids!
2pm - Josie Mack and the Mega Division with Bethany Loveridge
Join author Bethany Loveridge for writing activities based on her newest book, Josie Mack and the MEGA Division.
About the author:
Bethany Loveridge is a passionate educator and children’s author-illustrator who has always loved storytelling and the natural world. Her past jobs include youth worker, film, TV and visual art teacher, curriculum specialist and museum nerd (not the official title). Bethany writes for children of all ages. She is the state director of the Queensland branch of SCBWI Australia East and enjoys supporting Queensland's burgeoning children's literature community.
About the book:
One night, a wombat knocks at Josie's window. She thinks her lifelong wish for a pet has come true! But Ursula the wombat is on an important mission for the Fellowship of Underground Nocturnals (the FUN). The FUN need human help to solve their wildlife woes. They want Josie and Ursula to join the FUN’s mysterious MEGA Division, which means they'll receive a mega-helpful power. Can Josie and Ursula prove they're the team the FUN is looking for? Or will joining the MEGA Division be a mega mistake?
Ticketing: Your ticket for the day includes both authors' books, lunch and morning tea. Just bring a water bottle.
Age attendance: The day is perfect for kids aged 7-11 years but we are flexible and open to different ages, our creative activities scope to a range of ages, just email or call us if you have any questions.
The debut middle grade book from one of the funniest voices in Australian comedy.