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PRIMARY SCHOOL DAYS 29 April–5 May 2021
WELCOME TO
PRIMARY SCHOOL DAYS
Join us for an engaging DATES AND VENUES
and educational journey
into the world of Thursday 29 April Joan Sutherland Performing
literature. Arts Centre, Penrith WAITLIST
Sydney Writers’ Festival’s Primary Friday 30 April Sydney Town Hall
School Days program is designed
to nurture the next generation of Monday 3 May Sydney Town Hall WAITLIST
readers and storytellers.
Tuesday 4 May The Concourse Concert Hall,
Our hugely popular sessions bring Chatswood WAITLIST
together prominent children’s
authors and young readers for a Wednesday 5 May Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
fun, interactive and educational day
that inspires a deeper enjoyment of To join the waitlist, email ticketing@swf.org.au.
books and reading.
During four 45-minute sessions, BOOKING
writers and illustrators perform
from their work, talk about
their craft and take questions Booking forms are included in this mail pack.
from students. You can also find an online booking form at
swf.org.au/primary-school-days-2021.
The Primary School Days
program is best suited to school Primary School Days at Penrith, Chatswood and Sydney
children in Years 3 to 6. Town Hall (Monday) have reached current capacity;
however, we encourage you to join the waitlist by
emailing ticketing@swf.org.au.
We recommend booking promptly for Sydney
Town Hall (Friday) and Riverside Theatres to avoid
disappointment.
Bookings affected by changes to NSW Health guidelines
that prevent excursions from taking place will be
fully refunded.
Visit swf.org.au/education-faqs for the latest COVID Safe
information, our venues’ COVID Safety Plans, and our
payment terms and conditions.
For more information or if you have any questions,
please contact: ticketing@swf.org.au | (02) 9256 4200
Core Funders Principal Partner
Sydney Writers’ Festival
Level 3, 10 Hickson Road, NSW 2000 | swf.org.au
THE
PROGRAM
Jessica Townsend: Emily Rodda: TIMETABLE
The Rules of Magic A Life of Stories
How does a young girl who crossed 9.30am Arrive at venue
From Rowan of Rin to the Deltora
the road to school with her nose in Quest series, Emily Rodda’s stories 10am Morning sessions
a book grow up to write the biggest have been treasured by readers 11.30am Lunch break
selling Australian debut children’s for more than 30 years. Five-time
book on record? Join bestselling recipient of the Children’s Book 12.30pm Afternoon sessions
author of the Nevermoor series Council of Australia Book of the Year 2pm Finish
Jessica Townsend as she shares the Award, Emily has always known
secret to building fantastical worlds what children love to read. In this All sessions run for 45 minutes.
you can’t wait to get lost in. Hint: it’s special session, Emily discusses her We recommend students bring
not all about magic and dragons and new magical mystery Eliza Vanda’s their own lunch. Please note,
centaur roller derby. Sometimes, the Button Box and shares her secrets pre-signed books will be available
truly magical worlds are a lot like on what makes a story special. for purchase on the day.
our own.
Andrew McDonald
Kirli Saunders:
Caring for Country and Ben Wood:
What role do young people play in Puzzling Pigeons
caring for the environment? When Join author Andrew McDonald
does a child become a custodian and illustrator Ben Wood for some
of the land where they live? Join crime-fighting, puzzle-solving,
proud Gunai Woman and award- mystery-busting hilarity. Creators of
winning writer Kirli Saunders as the bestselling Real Pigeons series,
she discusses her verse novel Andrew and Ben present a mystery
Bindi, the heartwarming story of live on stage for students to solve.
11-year-old Bindi as she navigates Full of humour and heart, students
bushfires, broken wrists and big will laugh, wonder and think their
art assignments. Interweaving way through this thrilling interactive
Gundungurra language throughout, storytelling event.
Bindi is an evocative, poetic
exploration of Country and
community and a powerful call
to care.
The Primary School Days program
is hosted by Nat Amoore.
MEET THE AUTHORS
Nat Amoore Emily Rodda Jessica Townsend
Nat Amoore is passionate about One of the most successful, prolific Jessica Townsend lives on the
encouraging kids to read, write and and versatile writers in Australia, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her
explore their imaginations without Emily Rodda has written or pet fascinations include public
boundaries. She is the author of the co-authored more than 90 books transport, ancient cities, hotels,
bestselling debut children’s book for children. Her children’s books opera singers, Halloween, secret
Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire. range from picture books to young societies and gigantic cats – all of
Her second book, The Power Of adult novels, and include the which have weaselled their way into
Positive Pranking, came out in June, award-winning Rowan of Rin series Nevermoor, her record-breaking
2020. Nat is the writer and director and outstandingly successful Deltora and New York Times bestselling
of the international award-winning Quest series. Emily has won the series. The first instalment of
short film Elemenopee, and host of Children’s Book Council of Australia the Nevermoor series was the
the KidLit podcast One More Page. Book of the Year Award a record five biggest selling Australian children’s
natamoore.com times. Her next book, Eliza Vanda’s debut since records began and
Button Box, will be published in May has received numerous awards
this year. including the 2018 Australian Book
emilyrodda.com Industry Award for Book of the Year
and 2017 Aurealis Award for Best
Children’s Fiction.
Kirli Saunders Andrew McDonald Ben Wood
Kirli Saunders is a proud Gunai Andrew McDonald is a children’s Ben Wood is the illustrator of the
Woman and an award-winning writer author who lives in Melbourne, bestselling Real Pigeons series
of poetry, plays and picture books. Australia. He writes the bestselling and has always been drawn to
In 2020, she was named the NSW Real Pigeons series, which is soon books with both humour and
Aboriginal Woman of the Year. Kirli to be adapted into a television heart. He has illustrated over 28
created Poetry in First Languages, series for Nickelodeon. Andrew’s books for children. Ben has had
delivered by Red Room Poetry, books have been shortlisted for notable listings for the Children’s
supporting First Nations language the Readings Children’s Book Prize Book Council of Australia and has
conservation and celebration. Her and the Australian Book Industry been shortlisted for the Readings
debut picture book, The Incredible Awards. Andrew loves writing Children’s Book Prize and the
Freedom Machines, was shortlisted stories that make kids laugh, gasp, Australian Book Industry Awards.
for the Prime Minister’s Literary think and wonder. He also enjoys His latest book, Real Pigeons Get
Awards. Her most recent work, Bindi, baking his own bread, which he Bready with Andrew McDonald,
was the inaugural winner of the eats down to the last breadcrumb was released in November, 2020.
Western Australia Premier’s Daisy (sorry pigeons). benwood.com.au
Utemorrah Award. mrandrewmcdonald.com
kirlisaunders.com
Disclaimer: Details in this brochure are correct at the
time of publication. Sydney Writers’ Festival reserves
the right to add, withdraw, or substitute artists, and to
vary the program should the need arise. Please note
that a waiting list is kept for booked out School Days.
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