Book Week is celebrated each year to acknowledge the wonderful role that books and stories play in our lives. It showcases new and exciting Australian books and authors and highlights how important reading is. This year, Taronga Western Plains Zoo has joined forces with popular children’s author, Aleesah Darlison, to bring you exciting, educational workshops.
Each session includes talks by Aleesah Darlison and Senior Education Officer at the Zoo, Kristy Robberts. PLUS some very special live animal guests!
Aleesah and Kristy will talk about books and animals. Two sessions are being offered: ‘Echidnas and Aussie Animals’ and ‘Bats and Nocturnal Animals’. Aleesah will read her books, Puggle’s Problem (NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge) and Warambi (2012 Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book, Eve Pownall Award, and 2012 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children’s Literature – Shortlist). Kristy will introduce some amazing live animals, many of which appear in Aleesah’s books. Students will have time to interact and ask questions throughout. These workshops foster education and a love of animals and books. What better way to celebrate Book Week!
The sessions also include BAT PACKS or PUGGLE PACKS, depending on which session you book.
For more information contact Aleesah Darlison at: aleesah@bigpond.net.au. Or visit the DART Connections website to make your booking: http://dartconnections.org.au/upcoming/litlive.html#8-2012 by clicking on the session date and time you want to book into.
Nina’s Arena is pleased to support Australian authors and Book Week.
Cheers Nina
Nina Davis: Teaching & Learning in Australia 
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