Youth Book Festival

The town of Eygalières is hosting the second edition of its Children’s Book Festival! Who’s it for? Children, teenagers, parents, grandparents… whether you love reading… or not! Everyone, whatever their age, is sure to find an activity they’ll enjoy: entertainment for young and old, round-table discussions, reading, creative, illustration and writing workshops, a reading aloud competition, book signings, discussions with professionals (authors, illustrators, booksellers, librarians and healthcare professionals) and volunteers who love reading, games… Programme: • 9.30am to 10.30am – Charles Galtier Media Library: literary café, with Susie Morgenstern and Theresa Bronn • 10.30am to 12pm – Charles Galtier Media Library - Writing workshop, with Susie Morgenstern (for children and parents) - Illustration workshop, with Theresa Bronn (for children aged 6 to 8) • 2.00 pm – Place de la Fontaine: opening address by Aline Pélissier, mayor of the village • from 2.15 pm – Librairie de l'Avenir: discussions and book signings with authors and illustrators... • 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm – Place de la Fontaine: reading aloud competition Workshops – Rue de la République: • 2.15pm to 3.15pm – Illustration workshop, with Theresa Bronn (for pre-teens and teenagers) • 2.15pm to 3.45pm – Illustration workshop (for pre-teens, teenagers and parents) + Family workshop: mythological mural, with Émilie Harel • 2.15pm to 3.45pm – ‘Create Your Own Little God’ workshop, with Rachel Zimra (for children aged 6 and over) • 2.15pm to 3.45pm – ‘Create and Draw YOUR Monster’ workshop, with Bruno Salamone Round-table discussions – Charles Galtier Media Library • 3.30pm to 4.30pm – Literary round table: ‘The Writer’s Workshop’, with Susie Morgenstern and Theresa Bronn • 4.30pm to 5.30pm – Health round table: ‘The Benefits of Reading’, with Arnault Pfersdorff and Mélanie Frachon • 7.00 pm – Closing speech Running throughout the day: - Children’s book stall - Workshop on customising a book box for the village school, led by the artist Zine - Entertainment with games and mascots in the afternoon - Bookmark decoration workshop in the afternoon - Reading corners Featured guests: Susie Morgenstern, author of books for all ages – Bronn, illustrator – Heitz, author and illustrator of books for pre-teens and teenagers – Rachel Zimra, author and illustrator – Salomon, author and illustrator – Mélanie Frachon, GP – Harel, illustrator of murals featuring mythological characters - Dr Arnault Pfersdorff, paediatrician, author and columnist - Zine, local artist For further information, please visit the Eygalières Town Hall website