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2024 Young Readers Day Out at State Library of WA!

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Alphabet Soup

If you live near Perth, WA, make sure you’re at the State Library of WA on 17 November for the 2024 Young Readers Day Out!

Meet some of WA’s most well-known children’s book authors and illustrators for a morning packed with activities, including:
• Helping illustrators compete in an interactive illustration duel
• Learning how to draw your favourite book characters
• Peeking behind-the-scenes to find out how these stories come to life
• Meeting and chatting with twelve children’s book authors and illustrators.

This event is suitable for book-lovers of all ages, but perfect for ages 0-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet these amazing book creators:
Rebecca M. Newman
Kelly Canby
Sharon Giltrow
Ash Harrier
Steve Heron
Laura Holloway
Lorraine Horsley
Kylie Howarth
Chenée Marrapodi
Jevita Nilson
Kristy Nita Brown
Renae Hayward

Cost: $20 + booking fee

Each ticket includes:
• Entry for up to 6 people
• 1 x $20 voucher at the Boffins Books pop-up shop on the day
• Gift bag with bookmarks, colouring-in sheets and more

Date:
Sunday, 17 November 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Venue:
State Library of WA @statelibrarywa

Bookings essential via Trybooking.

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WA school holiday event

Posted on March 25, 2024May 24, 2024 by Alphabet Soup

A flyer advertising a school holiday activity at Subiaco Library in April

Western Australian family-friendly event: Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a morning of poetry and outdoor activities to celebrate the release of Right Way Down , a brand new ⁠children’s poetry collection from WA authors.

Poetry readings; games; activities; light snacks; and book sales from Dymocks Subiaco.
Some of the contributing authors will be there on the day for signings.

WHEN: Saturday April 6th, 10:30am
WHERE: Rankin Gardens, cnr Hamersley Rd and Rokeby Rd, Subiaco, WA
BOOKINGS: FREE but required, via eventbrite.

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Young Writers in Action: Cheese rolling

Posted on May 14, 2019July 25, 2025 by Alphabet Soup

CHEESE ROLLING
by Liora, 9, Manhattan, USA

Photo by Min An from Pexels

“Go, go, go!” The mascot cheers.
“Crunch” The grass gets run over by all the people rolling all over it, determined to get the cheese.
The referees discuss the game, making sure it’s fair.
While the girl players get their face covered with hair.
“Woohoo, so close, get the cheese!” a fan in the audience cheers.
Players dodge and cheer, run and fall,
tumble and flip, in order to catch the cheese.
“Thump!” That’s the sound of players falling all over each other.
Then someone says, “oh brother.”
They have just figured out that someone found the cheese.

This is Liora’s first poem for Alphabet Soup. To send us YOUR story, poem, artwork or book review, check out our submission guidelines.

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24 May: Kids Day Out

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Alphabet Soup

KIDS DAY OUT AT ‘THE PLACE’!

Just another quick plug for the new children’s library (aka The Place) at the State Library of WA. The Place will be launched on Sunday 24 May (from 10am until 3pm). Events are FREE! Here are some details:

CELEBRITY STORYTIMES at 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm in the Family Reading Centre

SNEAK PEEK TOUR OF THE LIBRARY (Surprises on every floor – the Library’s smelliest book, Treasures from the past, and more!)

MUSIC SESSIONS ON THE SECOND FLOOR at 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm and 2 pm

DIGITAL STORIES online all day!

TOTEM BOOK SCULPTURE (How many have you read?)

BUTTERFLY STILT WALKER ALL DAY!

ORIGINAL PICTURE BOOK ART

BALLOONS to take home!

Then from 24 May – 19 July 2009: MY FAVOURITE CHILDREN’S BOOK Do you know what Rove’s favourite book is? What about the Prime Minister’s? Take a booklist home!

Refer to the LISWA Website for further updates: http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/whats_on/the_place

See you there!

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Help create a book sculpture at the State Library of WA!

Posted on December 27, 2008December 27, 2008 by Alphabet Soup

Have you heard that the State Library of WA has been building a children’s library on their mezzanine level? It’s true! And over the school holidays, children can help create a book sculpture for this new area with artist-in-residence, Graham Hay. For more information, go to www.slwa.wa.gov.au/schoolhols.html where they also advertise other family activities over the summer break.

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Sydney Writers’ Festival School Days 2009 (advance notice!)

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Alphabet Soup

Join Sydney Writers’ Festival for School Days 2009!

If you love books, reading and creative writing then Sydney Writers’ Festival’s School Days is an event just for you. This is your very own festival of children’s literature, featuring a handpicked line-up of writers for both primary- and secondary-school-aged children.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be inspired by, and learn from, your favourite writers in a fun, educational and interactive day. The writers will talk about their craft, read from their work and answer your questions. You also have the chance to meet the writers and have your books signed.

The Primary School Days line-up features some of Australia’s best-loved authors for children, Morris Gleitzman, Tristan Bancks, Danny Katz, Mitch Vane and Catherine Bateson, as well as the UK’s ‘Queen of Tween’, Cathy Cassidy.

They will be appearing at Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay on Monday 18 May, Riverside Theatres in Parramatta on Tuesday 19 May and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith on Wednesday 20 May.

The Secondary School Days program features award-winning UK writer Mal Peet, as well as bestselling Australian authors Isobelle Carmody, Randa Abdel-Fattah, James Roy and Garth Nix.

You can catch them at Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay on Tuesday 19 May, and Riverside Theatres in Parramatta on Wednesday 20 May.

Families and school groups are welcome. Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

For full program details and booking information visit www.swf.org.au/school-days.

(Text courtesy of Linly Goh)