A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Past Event
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Accessible bathroom Wheelchair AccessAbout Readings Melbourne
Readings is an independent retailer of books, music and film, with seven shops operating in Melbourne. Our shops have long been at the centre of the local literary scene, both as meeting places and via our exciting calendar of events. As a cornerstone of the Australian literary landscape, Readings takes seriously its role in growing and sustaining local industries. 10% of our annual profits go towards The Readings Foundation.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Past Event
Join Christine Gordon, Readings Programming Manager as she discusses the art within children’s art books with Children’s Book Expert, Jennifer Fraioli.
Which children’s books celebrate art and creativity and are worth their weight in gold? Expect colour, expect sound and expect inspiration. Join us for a very special story time as we explore why pictures are worth a thousand words.
Suitable for children aged 4-8 years old and their families.
Christine Gordon Speaker
Christine Gordon is the Programming Manager of Melbourne’s pre-eminent independent bookshop, Readings, and has been in that role for well over a decade. She considers this the best job in Australia. Christine was one of the founding members of the Stella Prize, sits on the Readings Foundation board, the Emerging Writer’s Festival and the Victorian Women’s Trust and has been a judge on various literary awards. She is passionate about Australian literature and ensuring that reading continues to allow endless possibilities for everyone.
Jennifer Fraioli Speaker
Jennifer Fraioli is the Readings Children’s Book Expert. She has a long history of loving children’s literature and comes to Melbourne from the sunny shores of California where she worked at Barnes and Noble. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of verbal storytelling.
