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Saturday, May 18 2013
Writer Overnighter with Christopher Cheng Code: 2  |  Type: Special Event   |  Genres: Children & Families

Stay overnight in the Powerhouse Museum, with children’s author Christopher Cheng.

Saturday, May 18 2013 2:30 PM Ticketed: $120/$100
Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo  read more >
 
Sunday, May 19 2013
CBCA Junior Masterclass: Jacqueline Harvey  * SOLD OUT * Code: 7  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Children & Families

A workshop for young writers aged 9 to 13 year presented by Jacqueline Harvey.

Sunday, May 19 2013 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Ticketed: $70
State Library of NSW, Macquarie Room, Macquarie Street Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
 
Monday, May 20 2013
CBCA Junior Masterclass: Oliver Phommavanh  * SOLD OUT * Code: 9  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Children & Families

A workshop for young writers aged 9 to 13 year presented by Oliver Phommavanh.

Monday, May 20 2013 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ticketed: $70
State Library of NSW, Macquarie Room, Macquarie Street Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
Primary School Days: Parramatta Code:   |  Type: School Days   |  Genres: Children & Families, Fiction

A celebration of literature for children aged 8+ featuring acclaimed authors.

Monday, May 20 2013 9:40 AM - 2:30 PM Ticketed: $20
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, Corner of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta  read more >
 
Tuesday, May 21 2013
CBCA Junior Masterclass: Sue Whiting Code: 12  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Children & Families

A workshop for young writers aged 9 to 13 year presented by Sue Whiting.

Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ticketed: $70
State Library of NSW, Macquarie Room, Macquarie Street Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
Primary School Days: City Code:   |  Type: School Days   |  Genres: Children & Families, Fiction

A celebration of literature for children aged 8+ featuring acclaimed authors.

Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:40 AM - 2:30 PM Ticketed: $20
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Secondary School Days: Parramatta Code:   |  Type: School Days   |  Genres: Fiction, Children & Families, Indigenous, Young Adults

A celebration of literature for students aged 13+ featuring acclaimed authors.

Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:40 AM - 2:30 PM Ticketed: $20
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, Corner of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta  read more >
 
Wednesday, May 22 2013
Primary School Days: City Code:   |  Type: School Days   |  Genres: Children & Families, Fiction

A celebration of literature for children aged 8+ featuring acclaimed authors.

Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:40 AM - 2:30 PM Ticketed: $20
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
 
Thursday, May 23 2013
Primary School Days: Penrith Code:   |  Type: School Days   |  Genres: Children & Families, Fiction

A celebration of literature for children aged 8+ featuring acclaimed authors.

Thursday, May 23 2013 9:40 AM - 2:30 PM Ticketed: $20
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Richard Bonynge Concert Hall, 597 High Street, Penrith  read more >
 
Friday, May 24 2013
Primary School Days: Free at Town Hall Code:   |  Type: School Days   |  Genres: Fiction, Children & Families

A celebration of literature for children aged 8+ featuring acclaimed authors.

Friday, May 24 2013 9:40 AM - 2:30 PM Free (NSW Priority Schools only), bookings essential 9250 1778
Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney  read more >
What Should We Tell Our Children? Code: 108  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Children & Families, Music, Indigenous

Join our passionate child educators.

Friday, May 24 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Free, no bookings
Sydney Dance 1, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
 
Saturday, May 25 2013
Boys to Men Code: 144  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Children & Families, Culture & Heritage, Young Adults

The ups, downs and difficulties for boys becoming men.

Saturday, May 25 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Free, no bookings
Bangarra Mezzanine, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Under 10s Feminist Corner Code: 172  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Children & Families

An interactive workshop for young feminists.

Saturday, May 25 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Free, bookings essential, email wowunder10s@gmail.com
Sydney Dance Studio, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Sally Rippin: What It Takes to Write Great Kids Books  * SOLD OUT * Code: 30  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Children & Families, Fiction

Sally Rippin on what it takes to write a great book for younger children.

Saturday, May 25 2013 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Ticketed: $85/$75
State Library of NSW, Jean Garling Room, Level 1, Mitchell Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
Creative Writing as Freedom, Education as Exploration Code: 177  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Current Affairs, Children & Families

Creative writing is more than just words on a page: it's freedom.

Saturday, May 25 2013 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Free, no bookings
Philharmonia Studio, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
 
Sunday, May 26 2013
Festival Shutterbugging  * SOLD OUT * Code: 215  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Children & Families

Sydney Story Factory volunteers help Festival goers aged 10-15 years create their own personal zine.

Sunday, May 26 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ticketed: $0/$
The Big Top For Little People, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay  read more >
All Day Activities Inside The Big Top For Little People Code: 261  |  Type: Special Event   |  Genres: Children & Families

Special event for children aged 3 -15. The Big Top For Little People is a special place where children explore storytelling and have loads of fun!

Sunday, May 26 2013 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Free, no bookings
The Big Top For Little People, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay  read more >
Dance with Dinosaurs! Code: 216  |  Type: Reading   |  Genres: Children & Families

A romping, stomping reading of Dinosaurs Love Cheese with much loved children's author Jackie French.

Sunday, May 26 2013 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Free, no bookings
The Big Top For Little People, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay  read more >
MCA Zine Fair Code: 217  |  Type: Special Event   |  Genres: Children & Families, Art

Browse, buy and make zines at the sixth annual MCA Zine Fair.

Sunday, May 26 2013 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free, no bookings
Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, The Rocks  read more >
Dreaming Stories Code: 227  |  Type: Reading   |  Genres: Children & Families

The Big Top for Little People becomes a meeting place for four stunning storytellers - Nardi Simpson, Kaleena Briggs, Richard Green and Lucy Simpson.

Sunday, May 26 2013 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Free, no bookings
The Big Top For Little People, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay  read more >
There is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts Code: 230  |  Type: Reading   |  Genres: Children & Families

Tim Miller and Matt Stanton engage the audience with a lively reading of their book, There is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts.

Sunday, May 26 2013 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Free, no bookings
The Big Top For Little People, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay  read more >
Festival Shutterbugging  * SOLD OUT * Code: 231  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Children & Families

Sydney Story Factory volunteers help Festival goers aged 10-15 years create their own personal zine.

Sunday, May 26 2013 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Ticketed: $0/$
The Big Top For Little People, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay  read more >
Archie Roach: Butcher Paper, Texta, Blackboard and Chalk Code: 241  |  Type: Author Talk   |  Genres: Music, Children & Families, Indigenous

A documentary and album launch.

Sunday, May 26 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ticketed: $20/$14
Wharf Theatre 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Making Characters Who Do What YOU Want Them To Do! Code: 243  |  Type: Author Talk   |  Genres: Children & Families

Nick Earls and Terry Whidborne open their bag of tricks and teach you how to bring characters to life!

Sunday, May 26 2013 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Free, no bookings
The Big Top For Little People, Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay  read more >
Fred Watson’s Journey Through Time and Space With Pizza Code: 258  |  Type: Author Talk   |  Genres: Children & Families, Science & Environment

Astronomer Fred Watson takes you on an adventure exploring observatories from ancient Peru to smashing atoms in Switzerland at Sydney Observatory.

Sunday, May 26 2013 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Ticketed (see details)
Sydney Observatory, Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks  read more >

 

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