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City of Joondalup Libraries Children’s Book Week 2015

Saturday 22 – Friday 28 August 2015Light Up Our World

Connect to reading at your library Your students can explore ways that books can light up their lives this year by taking part in the free annual Children’s Book Week celebrations at the City of Joondalup Libraries. All schools in the City are invited to participate in a range of activities designed to link quality literature to a pathway of learning, discovery, innovation and creativity.

Children’s Book Week allows students to engage in:

• Meet the author/illustrator talks

• Storytelling performances.

All sessions are free, however bookings are essential.

Bookings can only be made on the City’s website at joondalup.wa.gov.au

Please read the following How to Book a Session information carefully and consider all school commitments and transport requirements before making your booking request.

How to Book a Session:

1. Browse through the programme and select the presenters and sessions that interest you.

2. Keep in mind your own constraints such as class sizes, ages, location, bus availability, sports carnivals and other school commitments or excursions during those dates, and only select those sessions you have a firm intention of attending. Non-attendance will incur a cancellation fee.

3. Please use one Online Booking Request Form per class. You may indicate up to 3 preferences. Please prioritise 1 – 3 which sessions you prefer, 1 being most preferable.

4. All Online Booking Requests must be submitted by Monday 25 May 2015.

5. Every effort will be made to allocate each school’s higher preferences but please keep in mind that some presenters will be very popular, and not every class may be able to be accommodated.

6. An initial round of offers will be made to schools by Monday 15 June 2015. Once these have been allocated, a second round of offers will be made, giving priority to schools that have not yet managed to secure a session.

7. Offers will be made as early as possible, to allow schools enough time to make arrangements to attend. It is a courtesy to authors/illustrators for classes to be familiar with their books – it also makes their sessions even more interesting for the students. If you need help please ask your school librarian, or the Youth and Children’s Services Officer on 9400 4759.

8. If a school has to cancel for any reason, notice of at least 3 days prior to the event must be provided, otherwise the school will be charged a cancellation fee to help recoup cost to the library. The cancellation fee will not be charged if another school can be found to attend the session.

PLEASE NOTE: bookings cannot be made through library branches.

All enquiries should be directed to the Youth and Children’s Services Officers, Rebecca Marchenkov or Anita Cheetham by phone on 9400 4759, or by email youth.children@joondalup.wa.gov.au

AuthorsCristy Burnecristyburne.com

Years 3 – 7

National Science Week meets Children’s Book Week.

Is writing fiction different to writing non-fiction? Is fantasy more fun than fact? How can science, history and culture inspire your writing? How can a made-up book convey information about real-life issues? And what’s more important than having a great idea?

Discuss all these questions and more in a fast, funny and inspiring hour with science writer and children’s author Cristy Burne. Cristy has worked internationally as a presenter with the Shell Questacon Science Circus and Questacon Smart Moves, a news editor for Scitech, and editor of CSIRO’s kid’s magazine Scientriffic.

Cristy’s debut novel, Takeshita Demons, was written while living in the UK and has sold more than 30,000 copies.

Whitford LibraryMonday 24 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Justin D’Athjustindath.com

Years 3 – 6

In 2014 Justin D’Ath has published books 5 and 6 in his Lost World Circus series, plus a 3-books-in-one Sam Fox Extreme Adventures volume to coincide with the 26 episode TV series of the same name, currently screening on Channel 11 and the Cartoon Channel.

D’Ath is working on a book for Penguin’s Stuff Happens series for boys, which will be published in mid 2015, and is titled Cooper.

Justin D’Ath will speak about his journey as a children’s author, what makes stories work, and how to turn ideas into stories.

Duncraig LibraryTuesday 25 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Kate McCaffreykatemccaffrey.wordpress.com

Years 7 – 10

Kate McCaffrey is an award winning author of young adult novels based in Perth. Destroying Avalon, her novel on cyber bullying, was a bestseller and won a Western Australian Premier’s Book Award in 2007. It was also a favourite amongst WA teenagers who gave it a West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award in the same year. Kate’s follow-up novel, In Ecstasy, describes the effects of drugs on teenagers and their relationships. It won the Family Therapists’ Award in 2009. In 2010 Kate published her creepy thriller Beautiful Monster.

Kate McCaffrey’s most recent book Crashing Down was published in 2014. Kate is known for her emotional and accurate portrayals of teens under pressure of which this engaging book is a great example.

Joondalup LibraryTuesday 25 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Neil KiddYears 3 - 6

Neil Kidd’s great uncle, Major Thomas Anderson Kidd, has memories that still haunt him after the First World War. Major Kidd was a faithful correspondent and wrote many diaries and letters during his times overseas during the Boer War and the First World War. A set of his detailed diaries are now archived at the Australian War Memorial.

When Neil Kidd discovered his uncle’s diaries he decided to rewrite them for children. The rewritten diary brings Major Kidd’s memory back to life and tells of his frustrations with many secret aspects of the war not known before. The story ponders whether some secrets need to be kept or told.

Neil is a retired teacher who now tutors privately, and is very interested in Australian history being included in the new National Curriculum. He presents a lively performance with antique props and secrets.

Woodvale LibraryWednesday 26 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Dianne Wolferdiannewolfer.com

Years PP - 6

Dianne is author of 15 books for teenagers and younger readers with another picture book in production. Her books have won several awards. In 2014 Light Horse Boy was a CBCA Honour Book and won the WA Premier’s Award. Granny, Grommet and Me was also a 2014 CBCA shortlisted book.

In February, Dianne’s award-winning Lighthouse Girl was part inspiration for The Giants story and featured in a lightshow on the roof of the Albany Entertainment Centre during 2014 Anzac Commemorations. Lighthouse Girl and Light Horse Boy were serialised in the West Australian Ed! and are recommended texts for the Australian History Curriculum.

Dianne lives on the south coast of WA and is completing PhD research into Anthropomorphism in Children’s Literature. This involves writing two novels both of which feature animals; one is historic fiction, and the other is fantasy.

Woodvale Library

Thursday 27 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Hsin-Yi Hannabighoneydogmysteries.com

Years 2 - 7

Hsin-Yi graduated from Oxford University and tried her hand at a variety of jobs, from advertising in London to English Language teaching in Sydney, before returning to her first love, writing.

Her middle grade mystery series, the Big Honey Dog Mysteries, is for kids and dog lovers of all ages. It has won gold in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and the Literary Classics Book Awards, and silver at the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards. The series are action-packed and full of suspense and humour, while touching on issues important to kids 9 to 12 years old.

Hsin-Yi currently lives in Western Australia and has always been fascinated with dogs, dog training and their behaviour.

Duncraig Library

Friday 28 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Illustrators Chris Nixonchrisnixon.net

Years 2 - 6

Chris Nixon is an illustrator, designer and creative director based in Perth, and has worked on many projects from children’s books to animation, commercial illustration to large scale public art.

Chris Nixon has illustrated Ken Spillman’s Jake series, Crocodile Cake by Palo Morgan and most recently Meet Captain Cook by Rae Murdie which was shortlisted for CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2014 in the Eve Pownall Award for Information Books category.

Chris will encourage children to unlock their creativity by developing exciting stories of their own as they explore imaginative worlds through illustration.

Joondalup LibraryWednesday 26 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Sean E Averyseaneavery.com

Years K - 3

Sean’s first book, All monkeys love bananas was a hit with children and adults in Australia, the Middle East and Northern Asia. Sean is an art and sport teacher at Challis Early Childhood Education Centre in Armadale.

Sean’s new book Harold and Grace was released in March 2015. This is a beautifully illustrated story of two unlikely friends. This stunning picture book is perfect for exploring sustainability.

Sean is also a sculptor with international acclaim, best known for his animal sculptures made from CDs and electronic waste. Pictures of his work have appeared in publications all around the world, and many private collectors and galleries have purchased his animals for display.

Whitford LibraryWednesday 26 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Storyteller/IllustratorsKylie Howarthfacebook.com/kyliehowarthcreative

Years K – 3

Kylie Howarth is an award winning graphic designer and artist from Western Australia and the author and illustrator of the children’s picture book Fish Jam.

Kylie is part fish and has swum alongside Ningaloo whale sharks and manta rays, braved lionfish in Egypt, piranha and pink dolphins in the Amazon and marine iguanas and hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos Islands.

Join her for a fish-tastic read-aloud session and twist your tongue around some scooba-dooba scat singing fun. Mix up musical instruments to create your own jazzy characters during a draw-along Jazz fish demonstration and discover how Kylie illustrated Fish Jam using paintings and textures created with her two young boys during their backyard art sessions.

Whitford LibraryThursday 27 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

StorytellersKaleidoscope Ensemblekaleidoscopeensemble.com

Years K - 3

Join violinist Gillian Catlow and guitarist Charles Hoernemann as they bring stories to life with their infectious sense of humour, excellent choice of music and use of props and sound-effects.

This fun and interactive session will stimulate the imagination while presenting a selection of books, including one of the CBCA 2015 short-listed stories.

Entertaining as well as educational, Kaleidoscope inspires and encourages children to sing, play music, act and perform themselves, to read, think about their environment and to be creative.

Joondalup LibraryMonday 24 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Koob the StorykeeperYears K - 3

He seeks them here! He seeks them there! The Storykeeper seeks his stories from everywhere. As Children’s Book Week celebrates its 70th Anniversary, Koob the Storykeeper celebrates 24 years of Storytelling Theatre.

This year Koob goes from library to library, country to country, seeking out amazing tales. When he opens each book, the stories shine brightly and lighten up lives and the world.

Koob’s stories come to life through dramatic narration, action, mime, puppets, costumes, comedy, drama, and plenty of audience involvement.

Celebrate the written and oral traditions of storytelling with Koob this Book Week as he promotes books, reading, libraries and using your imagination.

Woodvale LibraryMonday 24 August

9.15am – 10.00am, 10.30am – 11.15am, 12.15pm – 1.00pm, 1.30pm – 2.15pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Josephinejosephineandgoggles.com

Years K - 3

Josephine is a singer, songwriter, published author and storyteller. She has released six children’s musical albums and a storybook titled Hooray For Goggles!

Josephine’s catch phrase is “You are Special!” Her ultimate goal is to make children feel good about themselves, improve their self esteem and to help them be all they can be.

Josephine looks forward to entertaining children with stories that will light up their world.

Duncraig LibraryWednesday 26 August

9.20am – 10.40am, 11.10am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 2.20pm· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

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