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2024 CBCA Illawarra Children’s Literary Lunch

This year’s luncheon was held on the 29th of October. Local children’s authors attended, along with children from schools throughout the Illawarra. We signed books, wrote kooky stories, played trivia. This event is always very popular, so I am delighted to have been invited to this exciting affair!

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2023 CBCA Illawarra Children’s Literary Lunch

The Illawarra South Coast Branch of the CBCA held their annual Literary Lunch on the 24th of October inviting local children’s authors and schools in the region. It was an enjoyable day with games and storytelling, and even a book launch! It was very exciting for all who attended. Author’s books were also available for purchase during the day. Check out the photo of authors and illustrators who attended the luncheon!

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A Dragon Tale published in The School Magazine!

A Dragon Tale, an article for children about Eastern Water Dragons, has been published in the June 2022 edition of Blast off, Issue No.5 of The School Magazine. The article was beautifully illustrated by Fifi Colston.

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2021 CBCA Illawarra-South Coast Literary Lunch

The 2021 Children’s Literary Lunch has been cancelled due to Covid 19. The Committee had already postponed the event, hoping conditions would improve. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case. It’s very sad, but I’m hoping we can look forward to more events in 2022!

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Kids Day Out 2020

KDO 2020 A4 Program Poster FINAL

The CBCA NSW Illawarra-South Coast Sub-Branch Kids Day Out was held on the 16th of January 2020 at the Dapto Ribbonwood Centre. Authors, children and volunteers all enjoyed the activities during the day. Thank you to Zoe and the rest of the CBCA committee for organising the event.

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Children’s Literary Lunch

The CBCA NSW Illawarra-South Coast Sub-branch Children’s Literary Lunch was held on the 14th of August at the Fraternity Club. Authors, children and guests all enjoyed the activities during the function. Thank you to Kate, Zoe and the rest of the CBCA committee for organising the event.

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A Few Photos From “Paint with Magic” Book Launch

Book Launch cake – Yummy!

I sat in my room on a cold rainy day, trying to think of a fun game to play. I grabbed my new paintbox from under the table. ‘Paint with Magic’ it said on the label.

I painted an octopus in a blue sea. But when I had finished, he shouted at me: ‘Hey you, with the paint brush!’ (I gasped in alarm). ‘I’ve only got seven. You’ve left off one arm.’

Many thanks to award-winning children’s author Dianne Bates for helping me launch “Paint with Magic!”

The South Coast Writer’s Centre covered the event. So be sure to check out Facebook for additional photos! https://www.facebook.com/sandi.wooton

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Book Launch – Paint With Magic

The book launch at the Wollongong City Library went well, on the 22nd of June. Although attendance was small, I hadn’t really expected a large audience, especially with fierce competition from The Wiggles who were performing out at Thirroul that morning!!! I think everyone who attended had a lovely time, with the reading of the story, a colouring-in contest, cake and free bookmarks. Award winning children’s author Di Bates did a wonderful job helping me launch the book. Thank you Di, and thank you to everyone who helped out and attended the launch on Saturday! I really appreciated your support. I am attaching a couple of photos from the event. Check out the South Coast Writer Centre’s Facebook page for more photos: https://www.facebook.com/SCWCentre

PS: Congratulations to Hugh, who won a copy of Paint with Magic for his wonderful colouring-in during the competition.

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