Book Week comes to the City with exciting events

Mayor Tracey Roberts is attending Book Week sessions at the increasingly popular Alkimos Pop-Up Library; the first to read to primary school students, and the second to listen to author Scott Guerini talk about his new book.

“Book Week is an exciting time not just in the City but throughout Australia, as it gives teachers, librarians, parents and children the chance to enjoy time together and focus on the importance of reading,” Mayor Roberts said.

Mayor Roberts read three books to more than 50 kindergarten students from St James Anglican School on Monday, 21 August.

On Friday, 25 August, Mayor Roberts will attend the signing of Scott Guerini’s new book, ‘Did You Know You Can Change the World?’, also at Alkimos Pop-Up Library.

Eleven year old Scott has been fundraising since the age of four, and plans to raise a further $50,000 for the 50th year of Telethon in 2017. All proceeds from the sale of his book will go towards Scott’s fundraising goal.

Book Week sees libraries around Australia create activities, competitions and displays, while school students take the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book character.

Activities happening within the City’s libraries and aimed at school students include:

Watercolour dreams art workshops
Monday 21 August
Artist Samantha Hughes helped students brainstorm about dreams and create their favourite scenes using a variety of art materials.

Aboriginal storytelling
Monday 21 August
Wonghi woman Josie Wowolla Boyle is a storyteller, singer and artist and she treated students to traditional Aboriginal stories using sand art and songs.

Writing workshop
Friday 25 August
Author Meg McKinlay talks to students about how she comes up with her story ideas and what she writes about.

For more information on locations and times please contact your local library.