Book fest session for children

Young Marlborough readers are in for a treat when they get the chance to listen to two of New Zealand’s favourite storytellers.

Author Joy Cowley and author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will talk about the latest book in their Snake and Lizard series, Helper and Helper on Sunday next week.

The free session at the Millennium Gallery is part of the annual Marlborough Book Festival, which has some of New Zealand’s best known writers travelling to the region for the weekend.

The Millennium Gallery session is a chance to involve younger readers in the event, and help nurture their love of books.

The dynamic story-telling duo will discuss the pleasure of telling stories through the written word and illustrations, and share effective ways to do just that.

There will be some readings too, and a chance

The dynamic story-telling duo will discuss the pleasure of telling stories through the written word and illustrations, and share effective ways to do just that.

to ask questions at the end.

Children are encouraged to think ahead about what questions they would like to ask Joy and Gavin.

Audience members can also bring along their favourite books by Joy and Gavin to be signed at the end of the session.

Tell Me a Story; An hour with Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop will be held at the Millennium Gallery from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Sunday July 30, and is suitable for school-aged children.

For more information on the Marlborough Book Festival, go to www.marlboroughbookfest.co.nz