Children’s Book Week® Festival 2024

Join us at Gosnells Library to celebrate Children’s Book Week® with a magical day filled with FREE activities and entertainment for all!

Come along to join in with special Author and Illustrator presentations including Story Time and craft with Briony Stewart, creative writing and illustration with Gabriel Evan, science madness and gadget making with Cristy Burne and create your own storybook cover with Alicia Rogerson.

There's even more fun to be had with face painting by our friends from Fairy Land, an exciting colouring in competition judged by Gabriel Evans, craft, Lego construction and more! 

Children of all ages are encouraged to dress as their favourite book character.

Bookings are essential for some sessions. Please click the links below for information about each activity.

• Science Madness with Cristy Burne
• Rapid Illustration with Gabriel Evans
• Story Time with Briony Stewart
• Creative Writing with Gabriel Evans
• Tooth Fairy Creations with Briony Stewart - More information coming soon!
• Gadget Making with Cristy Burne
• Create Your Own Storybook Cover with Alicia Rogerson

We'd like to thank the State Government of WA through the Department of Local Government, Sports & Cultural Industries and Children's Book Council of Australia WA Branch for generously supporting Children's Book Week in WA.

Parents, please note that children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Children aged between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult, or older sibling (13 years and over).