Interactive Story Time with Sally Murphy [Withers]

Join local author and teacher Sally Murphy OAM for a fun-filled children’s Story Time.

As part of the Bunbury Public Libraries’ Literacy Festival, join us for a fun, interactive Story Time led by Sally Murphy, who knows exactly how to turn a book into an adventure.

Date: Friday 17 April

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Location: Withers Community Library – Hudson Road, South Bunbury

We’ll be diving into the splashy world of her picture book, The Floatingest Frog. Aimed at younger children, this story time is perfect for curious minds who love to laugh, move, and imagine!

Ideal for children up to 8 years old. Spaces are limited, and bookings are essential.

Presenter:

Sally is an author, poet, academic and educator, with a passion for writing, reading and speaking. Her life’s goal is to write for, read with and speak to as many people as possible, and spread a passion for reading and writing to children and adults worldwide.

Sally is also a mum, granny, daughter and friend. While this all sounds like a lot of things to be at once, she still finds time to play with her kids and grandkids, read books, walk on the beach, swim and a million other things. She thrives on being busy.

Sally Murphy has a Doctorate in Creative writing, and is a qualified and experienced teacher, having taught all ages from preschool through to university level. She lectures at Curtin University in Perth, in the School of Education. Based in the South West of Western Australia, she loves to speak to audiences big and small, close to home or around the world. In 2022, Sally was awarded an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for her contributions to children’s literature and education.

About the festival:

The City of Bunbury Public Libraries presents the inaugural Literacy Festival, a vibrant, community-focused celebration of reading, writing and storytelling. Across 12 days and 21 events, the festival will bring stories to life through interactive storytelling, inspiring author talks, creative writing workshops, drawing sessions, family-friendly activities and literacy-focused programs for all ages.

The festival promotes essential lifelong literacy skills while showcasing local authors and illustrators. Free or low-cost and open to all, the festival reinforces that literacy is for everyone.

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• Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable upon request. If you are unable to attend this event after booking, please contact 9792 7190 or bunlib@bunbury.wa.gov.au.
• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times during this event. Visit the Code of Conduct for more information.