Sydney Writers' Festival

Children & Young Adults

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• Monday, May 19 2008 •
09 : 30	8: Primary School Days – Parramatta  * SOLD OUT * A celebration of books and writing for students aged 8+. Riverside Theatres, Parramatta 09:30 to 14:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
18 : 00	17: Emily Rodda at Penrith Library  * SOLD OUT * Australian children’s own queen of fantasy talks about her latest book, 'The Key to Rondo'. Penrith City Library 18:00 to 19:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
• Tuesday, May 20 2008 •
09 : 30	23: Primary School Days – Sydney  * SOLD OUT * A celebration of books and writing for students aged 8+. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 09:30 to 14:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info 20: Secondary School Days – Parramatta  * SOLD OUT * A celebration of books and writing for students aged 12+. Riverside Theatres, Parramatta 09:30 to 14:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
18 : 30	31: Right Down to the Plumbing: Speculative Fiction and World-building D.M. Cornish, David Kowalski and Stuart Mayne discuss speculative and fantasy fiction writing. Blacktown City Max Webber Library 18:30 to 19:30 Free Event Fiction, Children & Young Adults Panel  More Info
• Wednesday, May 21 2008 •
09 : 15	35: Secondary School Days – Sydney A celebration of books and writing for students aged 12+. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 09:15 to 14:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
09 : 30	36: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Frances Watts A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Frances Watts. NSW Writers’ Centre 09:30 to 15:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Workshops  More Info
18 : 00	44: Terry Denton at Newcastle Region Library Join Terry Denton for a fun-filled look at how he writes and illustrates his books. Newcastle Region Library 18:00 to 19:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
• Thursday, May 22 2008 •
09 : 30	54: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Jeni Mawter A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Jeni Mawter. NSW Writers’ Centre 09:30 to 15:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Workshops  More Info
18 : 30	116: Spacefarers of the New Millennium at Glebe Library An all ages exploration of the Solar System with Fred Watson. Glebe Library 18:30 to 19:30 Free Event Children & Young Adults, Science & Environment Author Talk  More Info
• Saturday, May 24 2008 •
09 : 30	197: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Bernard Cohen A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Bernard Cohen. NSW Writers’ Centre 09:30 to 15:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Workshops  More Info
• Sunday, May 25 2008 •
09 : 30	268: Storytime with Mem Fox Mem Fox takes children on a journey to 'Where the Giant Sleeps'. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 09:30 to 10:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info 265: Tashi and the Phoenix and Other Marvels Kids, get an exclusive sneak-preview of Tashi’s next thrilling adventure! Pier 2/3, Downstairs 09:30 to 10:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
10 : 30	274: The Word Spy with Ursula Dubosarsky Kids, learn to speak Pig Latin, find out what an oxymoron is and make up a new alphabet! Bangarra Mezzanine 10:30 to 11:30 Free Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
11 : 00	275: Creating a Hurly Burly World for Pearlie Wendy Harmer and Gypsy Taylor speak to young readers about their latest Pearlie adventure. Bangarra Theatre 11:00 to 12:00 Free Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info

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