DWRF: Kaituna Kids - A celebration of books for the young and young at heart
Saturday, 18th October 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Te Whata o Kaituna, South Dunedin Community Library, 14 King Edward Street, South Dunedin
Be sure to pop into the stunning new South Dunedin Community Library, for an unforgettable day celebrating young voices and creativity with special guest and MC for the day, City of Literature South D Poet Lorikeet, Jenny Powell!
Dress as a storybook character to win spot prizes!!
10am–2pm: Rainbow Rosalind’s Facepainting Fairies. Facepainting Fairies and Crafts in the Maker Space. All ages.
10.30am–1.30pm: The Rock Doctors. Bring in your best rocks, minerals, fossils, and pebbles for the Rock Doctors to identify and chat about. All ages.
11am: Dazzlehands. The award-winning story of the persuasive pig who won’t take no for an answer, with Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan. All ages.
11am: Poetry and the Moanaverse. Workshop with Nafanua Purcell Kersel, uplifting young voices through guided poetry and performance exercises. For rakatahi aged 13–18. YA.
Free, limited numbers please book online: https://tinyurl.com/DWRFKaituna
11.45am: Harp and the Lyre. Explore the exciting world of writing and world-building using QR codes, music, and maps, with H.C. Roberts. YA.
11.45am: Harp and the Lyre. Explore the exciting world of writing and world-building using QR codes, music, and maps, with H.C. Roberts. YA.
12–2pm: Recording studio sessions. Explore the state-of-the-art recording studio set up with experienced recording artists and teachers, Music Healz. For the young and young at heart.
1pm: A Guide to Rocks. The first rule is you don’t talk about feelings, a-hem, we mean rocks. The problem is, the rocks keep getting bigger. Time to make some new rules fast, with Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan.
1.45pm: The Raven’s Eye Runaways. Join Claire Mabey, author of The Raven’s Eye Runaways, for a spellbinding adventure that weaves together mystery, magic, and delightful surprises. YA.
