{"id":11409,"date":"2024-06-04T20:07:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=11409"},"modified":"2024-06-05T10:55:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T00:55:42","slug":"del-monte-library-news","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/del-monte-library-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Del Monte Library news"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author Visits by Nat Amoore and Tim Harris!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to announce that acclaimed children\u2019s authors&nbsp;Nat Amoore&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tim Harris&nbsp;are coming to our school on the afternoon of Tuesday 18 June. They\u2019ll be sharing their passion for storytelling, creativity and imagination with students in Years 2-4. After the author talks, Nat and Tim will also be holding a book signing session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pre-purchase books by these amazing authors through\u00a0Gleebooks and they will be delivered to the school before the event. Orders close 14 June so get them in quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gleebooks.com.au\/2024\/05\/31\/nat-amoore-tim-harris-school-visit\/\">Pre-purchase books here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss the cut-off date, don\u2019t worry! Gleebooks will also be hosting a stall in the foyer of the Del Monte Hall for additional sales from approximately 2:45pm. Please note that any books purchased on the day won\u2019t be able to be signed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the authors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/nat-amoore.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nat Amoore is a Sydney-based writer known for her delightful and engaging books. Her debut novel,&nbsp;<em>Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire<\/em>, became Australia\u2019s #1 bestselling debut Aussie children\u2019s fiction in 2019. Since then, she has continued to captivate young readers with her imaginative stories. &nbsp;Recently, Nat launched her brand-new junior fiction series,&nbsp;<em>Showerland<\/em>, with the first book titled&nbsp;<em>Break The Curse.<\/em> Illustrated by the incredibly talented James Hart, this enchanting series has already been announced as Dymocks\u2019&nbsp;Kids Book of the Month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris-684x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris-684x1024.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/06\/Tim-harris.jpeg 1367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tim Harris is a prolific author, comedian, and educator. His witty and hilarious books have won the hearts of readers worldwide. Tim\u2019s latest work includes the&nbsp;<em>Ratbags<\/em>&nbsp;series, which promises laughter, adventure, and unforgettable characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s also co-authored the delightful picture book&nbsp;<em>This Is My Book<\/em> with illustrator Heidi McKinnon. Released on 7 May, this book celebrates the joy of storytelling and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patricia Doonan<\/strong><br>Del Monte Librarian<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author Visits by Nat Amoore and Tim Harris! We\u2019re thrilled to announce that acclaimed children\u2019s authors&nbsp;Nat Amoore&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tim Harris&nbsp;are coming to our school on the afternoon of Tuesday 18 June. They\u2019ll be sharing their passion for storytelling, creativity and imagination with students in Years 2-4. 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