Sun 15 Nov · 10:30am
State Library of New South Wales · Sydney
set sail with Pirate Academy author Justin Somper at the State Library
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In this interactive session, join Justin Somper and set sail into the imaginative world of his book series Pirate Academy, discovering its unique setting and colourful characters. Packed with creativity, storytelling and fun, this session invites young readers to become part of the adventure from start to finish.
This workshop is recommended for children aged 7–11.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer, and everyone requires a ticket.
Please meet for this workshop at The Gallery Room, Ground floor, Mitchell Building.
About Justin Somper
Justin Somper is the award-winning author of 11 books for middle-grade and young teen readers. His sequence of six Vampirates books has been published in 35 countries and 25 languages. Justin’s new series, Pirate Academy, is set in the same universe as Vampirates — with some cross-over characters — but the two series can be read independently of each other. Cressida Cowell calls Vampirates ‘a swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the first sentence’. Both series are in development to become major TV series.
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When is Set sail for Pirate Academy: A workshop with Justin Somper?
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 10:30am.
Where is it?
State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.
How much is it?
It is free.
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