Children’s Book Week® Party!
The Children’s Book Council of Australia turns 80! Party at the library with James Foley, Alton Walley and one wild dragon adventure!
Get ready to Book an Adventure like never before at our thrilling Children’s Book Week® Party!
Join the incredible author and illustrator extraordinaire James Foley, who will bring stories to life with his amazing art. Plus, the captivating storyteller Alton Walley will share awesome cultural tales that will spark your imagination.
But wait there’s more! Brace yourself for an epic Dragon Adventure to Remember where magic, mystery, and fun take flight!
Bring the family dressed in your best Children’s Book Week® costumes! There’ll be exciting door prizes for the kids, a costume parade and even a special prize for the best dressed grown-up! With family-friendly fun for all ages, this is a celebration you don’t want to miss.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the ultimate Children’s Book Week® celebration where stories come alive and launch you into adventures beyond your imagination!
JAMES FOLEY
James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you’re doing it wrong. James writes and draws; he gives talks and runs workshops. He tells dad jokes. Legend says James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He lives in Perth with his wife Renae, their 2 kids, and a labrador called Frankie. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd and comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts.
ALTON WALLEY
Alton Walley is a Noongar man from the south-west of Western Australia. His keen interest in his culture and education has led him into various pathways within the arts.
Alton is a published author, first producing the curriculum-based children’s book Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot, before publishing a further three more children’s books based on the traditional stories of the Noongar people.
Alton is passionat about sharig his culture through stories, dance, singing and movement.
This event is suitable for children aged 5+ years.
Please be advised that children under the age of 13 years are to be accompanied by an adult at this activity.
If you are unwell or cannot attend, please contact the library as soon as you are able to allow someone else to take your place.
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