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Author teaches kids to tell stories

BEST-selling author and Australian Children’s Laureate, Leigh Hobbs will teach children about the art of storytelling this Saturday at Woden Library. 

Leigh Hobbs
Leigh Hobbs
The workshop with Hobbs will demonstrate how to create characters and develop storytelling by using pictures.

Libraries ACT director Vanessa Little says: “Libraries ACT is delighted to host this visit from Leigh Hobbs who has introduced his colourful characters like Old Tom, Mr Chicken and Horrible Harriet in his series of children’s books.”

“The best-selling author of more than 20 books will give children an opportunity to put their creative minds to the test and draw their own version of some of Leigh’s unforgettable characters during a free 90 minute session.

“Commencing his two-year tenure as Australian Children’s Laureate in February, Leigh has been touring parts of Australia to promote the importance of reading, creativity and story in the lives of children. Saturday’s session is expecting to generate plenty of interest and bookings are essential.

“Events like Saturday’s are an exciting and engaging way to end ACT Children’s Week, and will help to inspire more children to visit their local library. Regular visits to the library lead to more reading and also help develop literacy skills in young minds.”

The 90-minute drawing workshop and book signing will start at 10.30am at the Woden Library, Corinna Street, Phillip. Bookings to library.act.gov.au

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