Sat 30 Jan · 10am
Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Library and Community Centre) · Blackwood
a free children's book festival day
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Get ready for a free, fun-filled family day at Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Library)!
Celebrate South Australian authors and illustrators with preschool storytime, talks and workshops, hands-on activities, book launches, a YA panel and more. Come along, explore, discover new stories and enjoy a day of creativity and adventure.
A day not to be missed!
Festival Program line-up!
9:30–10:00 am Opening with Mike Lucas
10:00–10:45 am
11:00–11:45 am
12:30–1:15 pm
1:30–2:15 pm
2:30–3:15 pm
3:30–4:30 pm | YA Panel
Featuring Mike Lucas, Adam Cece, Margot McGovern and Allayne Webster.
Shakespeare's Bookshop will be onsite for booksales.
This event has been proudly supported by Australian Booksellers Association, Australian Government through Writing Australia, Creative Australia, Shakespeare's Bookshop and the City of Mitcham.
Getting there
Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Library and Community Centre), Blackwood
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When is Blackwood Children's Book Festival?
Sat 30 Jan 2027, 10am.
Where is it?
Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Library and Community Centre), Blackwood, SA.
Where do I get tickets?
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How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
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