The Festival of Children's Literature
28th and 29th March 2009

The 9th annual Festival of Children’s Literature will once again be held within the grounds of the home of “The Magic Pudding”, the Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge.

Come and hear different speakers talk about writing and illustrating for children. Meet the speakers during book signing sessions, enjoy the entertainment roving throughout the grounds or leisurely browse the stalls.

This year’s authors and illustrators include Andy Griffiths, Deb Abela, Libby Gleeson, Emily Rodda, Anna Fienberg, Dave Hackett (Cartoon Dave), James Roy and storyteller Jo Henwood.

Dymocks Literacy Foundation are the major sponsor of the event and Dymocks will have a bookstall on site throughout the Festival. For further information please contact the Gallery on 02 4784 3832 or visit www.normanlindsay.com.au.

Photo is of Don Grover (Dymocks CEO), Helen Glad, Digby (Dymocks mascot), Mark McLeod and Steve White with the short story winner Hayley Cook from Bulli Public School.

Click here to download a Festival Program Click here to download an information flyer

The Short Story Competition
Your task is to write an Illustrated Bedtime Story suitable for 3-5 year olds. The choice of subject matter is up to you. Stories will be judged on the quality of the writing, not on artistic talent.
Entrants should make sure their story:
• is no more than 200 words
• uses words and ideas that make the writing interesting for readers
• shows that you have taken care with spelling, grammar and punctuation
• is all your own work

Judging and prizes
Finalists will be selected by a panel of Teachers and Librarians with the winner chosen by Mark Macleod, who will present the award at the opening of the Festival on Saturday 28th March at 1.30pm. The sponsor of the Festival, Dymocks Booksellers, will provide the following prizes:

• $250 worth of books for the winner and the winner’s school
• $50 worth of books for 2nd place
• $30 worth of books for 3rd place

Click here to download an entry form

Proudly sponsored by

Dymocks are the major sponsor of the event and will have a bookstall on site throughout the Festival.
For further information please
contact the Gallery on 02 4784 3832 or visit our website: www.normanlindsay.com.au