Join me for a book launch in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Each launch will include a short lecture by renowned astrozoologist Professor Vüpshe Dazchy.
Professor Vüpshe Dazchy, seen here at the Baikonur Cosmodrome (Космодром Байконур) on the 1st of April 1973, shortly before he sent his own tapeworm to space
PERTH, SEPT 29
DATE: Tuesday Sept 29th WHEN: 2:00pm WHERE: Heath Ledger Theatre, WA State Theatre Centre TICKETS: $5 – get your tickets here
SYDNEY, OCT 24
DATE: Saturday October 24th WHEN: 2pm WHERE: Gleebooks, Glebe Point Rd, Glebe RSVP: Rachel@gleebooks.com.au
Perth’s Awesome Festival is coming up, and I’ve got a bunch of events on!
Plus, book launches for Amazing Astro Animals! LET’S DO THIS!!
PERTH, Sept 29-Oct 3: STELLARPHANT STAGE SHOW
The incredible stage show of Stellarphant is back as part of this year’s Awesome Festival! If you missed it back in May, now’s your chance.
Full of laughter, heart and imagination, Stellarphant takes audiences on a cosmic adventure about determination, equality and following your dreams. Adapted for the stage by Clare Testoni, this uplifting production reminds us that heroes come in all shapes, sizes and species.
DATE: Sept 29 – Oct 3 WHEN: various times WHERE: Heath Ledger Theatre, WA State Theatre Centre, Perth TICKETS: $10. Get your tickets here.
Join me for a laugh-out-loud session where the kids are in charge.
Bring your weirdest and wackiest ideas for stories, because I’ll mash them into the funniest Franken-tale you’ve ever heard — which I’ll also illustrate, live!
Suitable for ages eight and up.
DATE: Thurs October 1st, Fri October 2nd WHEN: 10-11am, 12-1pm WHERE: State Library of WA TICKETS: $10 for kids; free for their adults – get your tickets here
Climb aboard the Story Wheel (aka the Fremantle Esplanade ferris wheel) and treat the young people in your life to their own private 10-minute story time experience with one of WA’s leading writers for children.
Day 1 (Oct 5th): – Jeanette Stampone (10-11am), – Gabriel Evans (11-12pm, 1-2pm), – Deb Fitzpatrick (12-1pm).
Our pirates – Hector, Captain, Stringbean, Jerry Hattrick, Pearl and Puss – are having lots of adventures in the Port City.
Follow the map to track down what this pirate crew is getting up to.
Start your own adventure at Fremantle Town Hall where you’ll be able to collect your Totally Lit Trail Map and then follow the map through the city to find pirate treasure. Every stop on the journey unlocks one of six pieces in the story.
Presented by City of Fremantle and Totally Lit. Artwork created by James Foley.
See off the school holidays in artistic style by joining James Foley for a draw-along.
DATE: Friday 10th September WHEN: 10am – 11am WHERE: The Lane Bookshop TICKETS: general admission $10.00; ‘Book Lover’ $35.00 (includes admission and a hardback copy of Amazing Astro Animals by James Foley, RRP $34.99)
Please note, parents and carers do not need to buy a ticket if they are attending with children.
FREMANTLE, Oct 11: SPONTANEOUS STORYTIME @the big book market
On Sunday, 11 October, Fremantle/Walyalup will host the Big Book Market – an opportunity for book lovers of all interests to discover new titles and great bargains.
This is a free, all ages event.
The day will also include live sessions: 11.30am-12.30pm: James Foley – a story time and live illustration challenge featuring the pirate crew from the Totally Lit Trail. 1.00-2.00pm: Peter Murphy and Fred Rhea – live music and storytelling inspired by their book, Fremantle to Freedom. 2.30-3.15pm: Poetry readings, details TBC
Things to note: – Live presentations will take place in front of the sloping grassed area in Walyalup Koort – so why not pack a picnic, bring a blanket and settle in for a few hours? – In the event of bad weather the Market and live events will relocate indoors to Fremantle Town Hall.
Presented in Walyalup Koort thanks to City of Fremantle
Born out of my research for Stellarphant, this is a true history of animals involved in space travel.
Before humans ever left the planet, animals boldly went where no man had gone before. Even now, these unwitting test pilots and space travellers outnumber their human counterparts.
From microscopic tardigrades to a pregnant cockroach, from last-minute mutts to unhatched chicken eggs, these animals and their stories are weird, wacky and wonderful. Chock-full of extraordinary facts and fun, this is an absolute must read!
James Foley 