What’s on for Young People?
We have plenty to offer children and young adults coming to the Willy Lit Fest. Starting with Leigh Hobbs, there’s a drawing workshop for children aged six to 11 years on Saturday 13 June from 10.30am-11.30am. Hobsons Bay Libraries will run a free (no bookings required) Story Time at 10.30am to 11.15am at Williamstown, suitable for pre-schoolers over two years of age.
Author Alice Pung will discuss her book Laurinda on Saturday at 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Young adults interested in a behind the scenes peek into how books come to be will also enjoy the I Write. You Draw session (2.00pm to 3.00pm) with local author Claire Saxby and illustrator Mark Wilson. Claire will write a story and Mark will explore ideas to illustrate it.
On Sunday morning there’s an hour of fabulous mayhem with Andy Griffiths from 10.30am-11.30am (signings after).
Young adults can listen to the Bayside College Debate on Sunday 14 June at 10.30am, enjoy free Kamishibai:Stories on a Bike with Jackie Kerin at 12.00pm to 1.00pm or hear John Marsden in the afternoon at 2.00pm, talking about his new book for adults, South of Darkness.
![This illustration of a young Ada Cambridge was designed by Shuobing Kuang, a student at @suzannecoryhighschool to accompany the Young Adas prizes for 2022. If you are (or know!) a young writer based in the Western suburbs aged 14—18 they are eligible to enter the Young Adas.
The Young Adas are accepting submissions until April 8 for pieces up to 1000 words. Entry is free and full submissions details are available on the Willy Lit Fest website.
On her artwork Shuobing says: "the cross hatching and style of Ada Cambridge's face mimics the art style in illustrations for some classic literature" and the "wavy patterning creates a sense of movement, which aims to establish a sense of flow and life when combined with the vibrant [Willy Lit Fest] colours".
If you are a school or a teacher and would like us to send you a poster, get in touch!
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