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Teachers, school librarians, get amongst these fantastic events with your students.
Session one: Imagination Stations! (Free)
10am - 11am (suitable for Years 5 - 8)
Four brilliant children’s writers spark creative collisions with quick-fire talks all about what makes them writers, what inspired their latest books, and why they love to live in the imaginary realm … featuring Rachael King, Patrick Ness, Lauren Keenan and Jane Arthur. Hosted by Claire Mabey. Each writer will speak for 8 minutes. There will be time for 15 minutes of student questions followed by time to get bookmarks and books signed. Stretch break in the middle!
Session two: Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody with Patrick Ness (Free)
12pm - 12.45pm (suitable for Years 5 - 8)
We have a really amazingly famous international writer of acclaimed novels right here in Wellington. Patrick Ness (US/UK) has won the Carnegie medal twice and his latest book is his first for middle readers, Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody, is a beautiful, buoyant schoolyard drama starring Zeke (the lizard), his school friends and foes, and his mum. Come along for a dazzling, inspiring time with one of the world’s greatest writers for children. There will be time for audience questions and time after the event to get books and bookmarks signed.
How to book:
To book please complete the online booking form (linked above). You’ll then receive confirmation of your booking from claire@verbwellington.nz.
For any queries please just contact claire@verbwellington.nz
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