NOVEL WAY OF GETTING A READ ON THE BEACH
READING a book at the beach has taken on a whole new meaning with a library appearing on the sand at Surfers Paradise.
The 10-day pop-up library is expected to see more than 8000 books donated and set free into the community ahead of the 25th annual Somerset Celebration of Literature Festival next month.
A host of local authors including Scott Prince, Dave Hartley, Samantha Wheeler and Chris Collin will visit the pop-up library for the next two Saturdays at 11am and noon for live book readings where they will engage with visitors as they bring their books to life on the beach.
“All my stories feature Australian wildlife and adventure including my new book Turtle Trackers,” Mrs Wheeler said ahead of her appearance tomorrow at noon.
“I am very keen to pass on the message that anyone can do this, even if you’re not good at English, you’re not particularly strong at writing or maybe reading is difficult for you – if you’re passionate about it and you try hard enough it can be something that anyone can do.
“(I will also talk about) my passion for animals and what we can all do to help the environment, whether it’s saying no to a straw to help turtles or picking up plastic bags. The stories are adventure-based but that message of let’s all make a difference runs through all the books.”
Readers can visit the beach library until February 18 between 10am and 4pm to pick up a complimentary new or previously loved book.