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Schools’ Programme

 Ages 9-10+ years

Cabra Library Wednesday 14th, 10.30am  – 11.30am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only

In this imaginative and fun workshop, author and artist Alan Nolan will teach your class how to create their very own comic book.

To enquire about this event, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com

SOLD OUT!

Ages 8-9 years

Central Library

Wednesday 14th, 10.30am  – 11.30am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only

This action-packed superhero-themed workshop is inspired by Chop-Chop, Mad Cap!, written by Juliette and illustrated by Sadie. Juliette is the author of over twenty picturebooks in French, and Sadie teaches and coordinates children’s art workshops. So don your capes, bring your crayons and bam! – you’ll be a hero in no time!

SOLD OUT!

To enquire about this event, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com

Ages 9-10+ years

Launch Area, Smock Alley Theatre

Wednesday 14th, 11:00am – 11:50am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only

Best-selling author Judi Curtin will read from her fantastic new book Leave it to Eva and answer any and all of your questions!

To enquire about this event, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com

SOLD OUT!

Ages 9-10+ years

Central Library

Thursday 15th, 10.30am  – 11.30am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only

Brian Gallagher, author of the fantastic historical novels Across the Divide, Taking Sides and his brand new book Secrets and Shadows, has written about major events from twentieth-century history. Nicola Pierce wrote her thrilling story Spirit of the Titanic after her research uncovered the amazing true story of Samuel Scott. Hear how Brian and Nicola combine their historical research and imaginations to create their fascinating novels, loved by readers nationwide!

To enquire about bookings, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com

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Ages 5-7 years

Ballymun Library

Thursday 15th, 10.30am  – 11.30am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only

A morning of story and drawing with an extraordinary (and slightly nervous) Dragon Hunter.  Based on a new picturebook written by Patricia Forde and illustrated by Steve Simpson, both well known slayers of dragons.

Scéalta agus ealaín le sealgaire dragún (iontach ach neirbhíseach)!  Bunaithe ar phictiúrleabhar nua scríofa ag Patricia Forde agus maisithe ag Steve Simpson, beirt a bhfuil cáil orthu féin mar shealgairí dragún!

To enquire about bookings, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com

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 With Celine Kiernan and Conor Kostick   YA (Young Adult)

Launch Area, Smock Alley Theatre

Friday 16th, 10.00am – 11.00am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only
Find out what inspires top sci-fi and fantasy authors Conor Kostick and Celine Kiernan. From the virtual worlds and sophisticated technology of Conor Kostick’s The Avatar Chroniclesto the fantastic world of Moorehawke inCeline Kiernan’s international smash-hit trilogy. Hear Conor and Celine talk about how they were inspired and the incredible worlds they have created. You might even be inspired to create a fantastical world of your own!To enquire about booking, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com
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Ages 7-8 years

Pearse Street Library

Friday 16th, 10.30am  – 11.30am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only

Join us for a fun and imaginative workshop, creating characters and writing a story together with your class. Then write your own ending, draw some pictures and at the end of the workshop take your story home to show all your family and friends!

To enquire about bookings, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com

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Ages 9-10+ years

National Library of Ireland

Friday 16th, 10.30am  – 11.30am

Booking essential, places limited to one class only

Best-selling author of the Alfie Green books Joe O’Brien will bring you on a journey Beyond the Cherry Tree with his enchanting fantasy novel. Hear about Josh Bloom’s adventures in this magical land and ask Joe how he comes up with all his great ideas for books!

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To enquire about booking, please email: info@dublinbookfestival.com