On November 19, discover new books, meet authors and illustrators, and participate in hands-on workshops and activities that will engage the writers of tomorrow! The third annual literature festival for children and their grown-ups celebrates work from the very best Irish and New York-based children’s authors and illustrators at work today.
Recommended for readers 4-8 years old, but open to all (and fun for all!). Note: all attendees must have a ticket to enter, including parents.
Presented in association with Children’s Books Ireland.
FEATURING:
Sarah Webb and Steve McCarthy (Author/Illustrator). Book: A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood (coming out in October 2017 with O'Brien Press).
Workshop 1: A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Learn classic Irish Rhymes and skipping games, draw sea creatures, and create a sailing ship collage with an award winning Irish author and illustrator.
Workshop 2: Sheanchaí Gaelic Storytellers: Learn about the history of the Seanchaís and storytelling in Ireland, create an original adventure story using just glue, scissors, and paper, and help find a giant dragon called Scrapysaurus mess!
Niamh Sharkey (Author/Illustrator). Book: I’m a Happy Hugglewug (creator of Henry Hugglemonster on Disney Junior).
Workshop: Manhattan Monster Doodle: Create glow in the dark monsters with award-winning picture book maker Niamh Sharkey and discover a whole new universe of Manhattan monsters. Niamh will make the New York skyline and then it is up to you to fill in the monsters of Manhattan! This hands on workshop is perfect for all ages and allows children to get creative and messy; it is also a fantastic and friendly introduction to picture books. There is no such thing as a mistake; the workshop is for children who love books, doodling and fun. It’s suitable for both the experienced and novice doodler.
Steve Light (Author/Illustrator). Book: SWAP.
Workshop: SWAP: In a young scalawag’s first tale of bartering, a peg-legged youngster sets out to help his captain repair his vessel. Learn a pirate song and how to draw the monkey and mermaid from this fun book about friendship, ingenuity, and bartering pirates!