Book an Adventure! - 80 Years of Australian Stories for Children

Book an Adventure! - 80 Years of Australian Stories for Childrentue30sep(sep 30)9:00 amsat04oct(oct 4)5:30 pm9:00 am - (October 4) 5:30 pm(GMT+08:00) State Library of Western Australia

Event Details

 

To celebrate 80 years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia championing children’s literature, Book an Adventure! is an exhibition presenting a captivating collection of original picture book artwork from the State Library’s Peter Williams Collection.

Step into a world where stories leap off the page and imagination knows no bounds. From timeless tales to modern favourites, journey through the rich and wondrous worlds found in the pages of Australia’s best-loved children’s books.

Discover beloved artworks by iconic illustrators, including Kelly Canby, Bob Graham, Alison Lester, Briony Stewart, Shaun Tan and many more.

No matter your age, if you believe in the magic of stories, this exhibition promises a delightful escape into the wonder of storytelling.

 

FREE Event Showing: 

Tues 30 Sept

9 am – 8 pm

Wed 1 Oct

9 am – 8 pm

Thurs 2 Oct 

9 am – 8 pm

Fri 3 Oct 

9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Sat 4 Oct

 10:00 am – 5:30 pm

 

Time

September 30, 2025 9:00 am - October 4, 2025 5:30 pm(GMT+08:00)

Location

State Library of Western Australia

25 Francis St

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