Fable Family Festival
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WHAT'S YOUR TALL TALE WITH STORYTELLER “ALAN NOLAN ”
Age 8+​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
1pm – 2pm
The James Joyce Centre, North Great George's Street.
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Do you have a story you want to bring to life?
This workshop aims to re-connect children with their storytelling roots inspire the next generation of seanchaí by teaching them about the Irish tradition of storytelling and working to bring tall tales to life with little legends.
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Children's Author Alan Nolan takes children on a magical journey through the art of storytelling using imagery and words as ancient mythology is given a contemporary new twist.​​​​
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ALAN NOLAN was awarded the 2024 Children’s Books Ireland Annual Award for his outstanding contribution to children’s books. Alan grew up in Windy Arbour, Dublin and now lives in Bray, Co. Wicklow with his wife and three children. Alan is the author of the Molly Malone and Bram Stoker series. He is also the author and illustrator of Fintan’s Fifteen, Conor’s Caveman and the Sam Hannigan series, and is the illustrator of Animal Crackers: Fantastic Facts About Your Favourite Animals, written by Sarah Webb. Alan runs illustration and writing workshops for children, and you may see him lugging his drawing board and pencils around your school or local library.
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Suitable for ages 8 + One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.
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