Wollongong City Council release: 17 August 2023
Wollongong City Libraries is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Book Week Art Competition which saw more than 330 original Book Week themed artworks submitted by local students.
Congratulations to:
Irene from Wollongong – 1st place years 5 to 6 division
Fathima from Wollongong – 2nd place years 5 to 6 division
Cristiano from Thirroul – 1st place years 3 to 4 division
Melanie from Unanderra – 2nd place years 3 to 4 division
Oscar from Wollongong – 1st place years K to 2 division
Bethany from Helensburgh – 2nd place years K to 2 division
Each prize winner will receive a Children’s Book Week® prize pack valued up to $100.
Children’s Book Week® is celebrated annually across Australia from Saturday 19 August to Friday 25 August 2023. This year, all seven Wollongong City Libraries will be celebrating with dress-ups, pre-school Storytime events, activities and displays.
All 330 incredible Book Week Art Competition entries will be displayed as well across all seven library locations.
To cap off the week, primary school-aged kids and their families are invited to attend a free show, the Book Week themed musical ‘Way Too Cool!’ that brings the magic of books alive in an interactive and very fun way. Two free performances will take place at Dapto and Corrimal Libraries on Saturday 26 August.
Wollongong City Libraries Manager Library and Community Services Jenny Thompson said that Book Week is one the of the most exciting times of the year for local libraries.
“We love celebrating Children’s Book Week and this Book Week we want to share the love of reading with young readers of all ages,” Ms Thompson said.
“The Preschool Storytimes and the Way Too Cool musical will be a lot of fun and we are hoping to see lots of children and families from our community visiting their local library and participating in these great events.
“At the same time, this year there are some fantastic reads shortlisted for 2023 by the Children's Book Council of Australia. We have copies of these books at our libraries. I encourage children and parents to borrow one of these wonderful stories and read it together.”
What’s happening during Book Week
Preschool Storytime - There will be songs, crafts, and we will read one of our amazing Australian children's books nominated for the CBCA Children's Book of the Year Awards. You’re encouraged to dress up as your favourite book character! For ages 3-5years.
Way Too Cool! - Celebrate CBCA Children's Book Week® with the new educational musical from Perform! Education at Corrimal and Dapto Libraries on Saturday 26 August. This interactive musical adventure is tailor-made for primary school-aged children and promises a captivating journey filled with laughter. Places are booking out fast, so book your spot asap!