Find the Lost Star of Featherston Children's Book Launch

Come and enjoy the launch of Tania Atkinson’s delightful children's picture book "The Featherston Star".

"The Featherston Star" is a tale about Āwhina, a local Featherston child in the late 1860s, a family of banded dotterels, and a search for a meteorite. Come and enjoy the launch of Tania Atkinson’s delightful new children's picture book, illustrated by Viv Walker. Morning tea will be provided.

This event was previously called '"The Featherston Star" children's book launch'.

Health & Safety

Please contact the event host for health & safety information.

Location

Supper Room, Anzac Hall, 62-64 Bell Street, Featherston

Regions

Wairarapa

Tags

Talk

Accessible

Family Activities

Event times

10:30-11:30am Sun 9 Nov

Koha

Event hosts

Featherston Booktown

Featherston Booktown is a year-round literature development organisation whose largest project is the annual Karukatea Festival in May, a major regional and national cultural event. The Festival features collaborations with Mana Whenua, literary festivals, and organisations nationwide, plus strong community involvement through school programmes and volunteers. Other initiatives include the Young Readers Programme, the Book Voucher scheme for South Wairarapa children, the Booklover’s Trail Te Ara Kai Pukapuka audio app, a podcast and YouTube channel, and the Rural Readers Outreach Programme. Featherston Booktown’s mission is to grow great communities by inspiring people in Featherston/Paetūmōkai, Wairarapa, and across Aotearoa to read more, write more, engage in dialogue, and share ideas.

Email: mary@booktown.co.nz