Creating Awesome Stories with HM Waugh

Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 3:30PM
Coolbellup Library

Booking Opens: 12-08-2026 at 9:00 AM

Event Description

Join us for a special Creative Kids session at Coolbellup Library this Children's Book Week® with author HM Waugh. Learn some of the basics of plotting and world-building from HM Waugh, author of middle-grade and young adult novels. How can brainstorming, science and history help your imagination thrive and your story worlds buzz?

Bookings required and open two weeks before the event.

HM ‘Heather’ Waugh’s book, The Surface Trials, is a 2026 Younger Readers notable nominee and WAYRBA shortlisted. Plus, we will have book giveaways where you can take home your own copy of the story!

Children’s Book Week® is organised and made possible by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. 

‘Symphony of Stories’ illustrations by Briony Stewart.  

When

3:30PM - 4:30PM
Wednesday 26 August 2026

Contact

0894113830

Where

Coolbellup Community Hub - Children's Activity Area
Coolbellup Library
90 Cordelia Avenue
Coolbellup WA 6163
Australia
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Notes & Requirements

Photos may be taken at this library event. Please see the staff member running the session if you would like to be exempt.

Event Partner

This event is a part of Cockburn Library's Children's Book Week® celebrations.

Bookings

Bookings for this event open on 12-08-2026 at 9:00 AM

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