Media release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 30 June 2017
Go Beyond the Page with Wellington region libraries this school holidays
Get prepared for a festival of literary proportions for children and youth across the Wellington region this school
holidays.
UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 30 JUN 2017—Beyond the Page Children & Youth Literary Festival is bringing a packed programme of more than 100 free events to surprise, entertain, and inspire young people throughout
the Wellington region during the winter school holidays.
Local children and youth are invited to journey through different aspects of storytelling, creating experiences for them
to immerse themselves in the literary world, explore their own stories, and express their creativity.
Beyond the Page runs from 8 – 23 July and has been developed by Upper Hutt City, Hutt City, and Wellington City Libraries. They’ve come
together with a combined goal to immerse young people (ages 4 – 18) throughout the region in the world of story. Events
will be held across the three cities for the duration of the festival.
Events include Te Reo Māori storytelling presented by Te Reo Wainene o Tua, Rainbow Storytimes, Tales from the Royal New
Zealand Ballet with Sir Jon Trimmer, as well as workshops on zines, creative writing, manga, and costuming. There’s
something for all ages.
The festival kicks off with Pancakes & Poetry at Upper Hutt’s Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre, Petone Community Library, and Wellington
Central Library, on 8 July, at 11:00 am where children and youth can come along and get expressive with words in
exchange for a pancake.
All events are free, but some require registration. For more information and a full programme of events, go to www.beyondthepage.nz.
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Beyond-the-page-poster_150x84mm_300ppi.jpg: Beyond the Page Children & Youth Literary Festival will immerse young people throughout the region in the world of story.
About Upper Hutt City Council
Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and
community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and
leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70% of
the region’s parks and reserves, along with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.
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