Haere Mai and welcome to the Ignition Children's Book Festival - 7-10 November 2019
The count down is on to our 2019 Festival, from 7-10 November.
The count down is on to our 2019 Festival, from 7-10 November.
Take a Ride in the Countryside
Two of New Zealand's best-known children's and YA writers are coming to town, but we're taking them to the country! We're thrilled to announce that Stacy Gregg (Pony Club Secrets fame) and Kelly Wilson (Wilson Sisters; Keeping up with the Kaimanawas) are coming to the Ignition Children's book festival and touring the countryside. This includes schools in South Otago (host school: Rosebank), North Otago (host school: Weston), East Otago (host school: Waikouiaiti), and Taieri (host school: Outram). For more information contact Rosie Hill, Ignition co-ordinator for the University Book Shop - rosieh@unibooks.co.nz
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Launching into Orbit: Children's Writing Workshops FREE EVENT but booked through your child's school
Each year we make some of New Zealand's leading writers and illustrators for children available for entertaining morning, or afternoon session workshops. Think of it as a masterclass for children with particular interest and flair for writing and illustrating.
Steph Matuku
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James Russell
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Donovan Bixley
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MORNING & AFTERNOON SESSIONS AT THE DUNNINGHAM SUITE, TEEN SPACE, AND TOITU
Workshop Leaders: Donovan Bixley (middle-upper primary/intermediate), Steph Matuku (intermediate/lower secondary), and James Russell (middle-upper primary/intermediate).
Suitable for Middle Primary - Intermediate. Register via you school's co-ordinator. Two session times:
Morning - 10am-midday | Afternoon - 12.30-2.30
Teacher/School Contact: Su Ikin, Youth Outreach Co-Ordinator, Ph 474 3626, su.ikin@dcc.govt.nz Dunedin Public Libraries
Workshop Leaders: Donovan Bixley (middle-upper primary/intermediate), Steph Matuku (intermediate/lower secondary), and James Russell (middle-upper primary/intermediate).
Suitable for Middle Primary - Intermediate. Register via you school's co-ordinator. Two session times:
Morning - 10am-midday | Afternoon - 12.30-2.30
Teacher/School Contact: Su Ikin, Youth Outreach Co-Ordinator, Ph 474 3626, su.ikin@dcc.govt.nz Dunedin Public Libraries
Ignite Your Writing Rocket with Kate De Goldi
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We are thrilled to be hosting two workshop events with that most precious of children's literature advocates: Kate De Goldi.
NOTE: Port Chalmers now SOLD OUT Limited availability at Athenaeum Library Appearing at Ignition Kids Festival 2019 in partnership with Wild Imaginings Children's Writers and Illustrators National Hui, make the most of having one of New Zealand's best children's imagination advocates in Dunedin. |
Kate De Goldi Writing Workshop at the Athenaeum Library (Places strictly limited)
Join in a Writing Workshop for adults wishing to write for children in the Athenaeum Library - one of Dunedin's oldest institutions of literature, literacy and learning.
Afternoon tea provided.
Friday 8 November, 3pm-5pm Athenaeum Library, 24 The Octagon.
$30.00
Registrations compulsory. Places strictly limited. Book online here, at the University Book Shop, or phone 03 477 6976.
Join in a Writing Workshop for adults wishing to write for children in the Athenaeum Library - one of Dunedin's oldest institutions of literature, literacy and learning.
Afternoon tea provided.
Friday 8 November, 3pm-5pm Athenaeum Library, 24 The Octagon.
$30.00
Registrations compulsory. Places strictly limited. Book online here, at the University Book Shop, or phone 03 477 6976.
Ignition Family Events - Join us all weekend
Ignition Children's Book Festival reaches peak velocity on Saturday 9 November and Sunday 10 November. Check the full programme here.
Storyline's Wild Imaginings Children's Writers & Illustrators Hui
Ignition are delighted to be working with the Dunedin team on the Wild Imaginings National Children's Writers and Illustrators Hui 2019. It is being held in Dunedin/Otepoti from 8-10 November 2019. As a UNESCO City of Literature, it's exciting to be placing writing and illustrating for children firmly in the centre of the city over the weekend. Information for the Hui and how to register is found either on their facebook page or the Storylines website for more details.
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