Growl, Hop and Fly: Creating Awesome Animal Characters

Growl, Hop and Fly: Creating Awesome Animal Characters

Talking Bugs? Why not? Use animals’ real-life superpowers to create believable characters, even if they can talk.

By Tamariki Book Festival

Date and time

Saturday, July 12 · 12:30 - 1:15pm NZST

Location

Tūranga

60 Cathedral Square Christchurch, Canterbury 8011 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 45 minutes

In this workshop, we’ll explore some of the amazing real-life abilities of animals around which you can build characters, plots and adventures that your readers will love. We’ll dive into biology, physiology and ecology, using science to enhance the art of building great characters.

For ages 10+

Participants will get a $10 voucher to be spent at the Tamariki Book Festival on 13 July!

About the presenter:

Robinne Weiss is an author, educator and entomologist writing fantasy, science fiction, poetry and non-fiction for children and adults. Her most recent books include a YA fantasy series, Fatecarver; a children’s fantasy series, The Dragon Defence League; and some cosy urban fantasy for adults.

Organized by

Tamariki Book Festival

The Tamariki Book Festival is a celebration of local authors and illustrators. The aim of the festival is to provide an opportunity for children and creators to interact in a fun festival environment.