Murray school students joined peers from across Australia, in the celebration of books, literacy as well as Australian authors and illustrators, as part of 2018 Book Week.
Murray’s Book Week program, facilitated by Murray Library, saw more than 350 primary school students and over 50 high school students, meet respected Australian authors, for first-hand accounts of their literary journeys and captivating characters and stories.
The program commenced at Pinjarra Primary School, when Mark Greenwood visited the Year 4 students and conducted creative writing sessions with Year 8 and 9 students at Pinjarra High School.
On Thursday of Book Week, Pinjarra Primary School Year 3 and 5 students were entertained by David Caddy, as were the group of home-schoolers who attended an event at Murray Library.
Tamara Moss concluded the program on Thursday, September 20 with a visit to North Dandalup and Dwellingup Primary Schools for a meet-and-greet with upper primary students and Years 4-6 at Carcoola Primary School.
According to Shire president councillor David Bolt, Book Week is a wonderful opportunity to connect with younger residents, to share in the celebration of Australian talent and reinforce the importance and enjoyment of reading and creative writing.
Book Week is run toward the end of August each year and is an initiative of The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), a not for profit, volunteer run organisation, engaging the community with literature for young Australians.
Murray’s Book Week program is proudly supported by Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest, Healthway promoting the Go for 2 & 5 health message and the WA Children’s Book Council of Australia.
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