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Dublin City of Literature Picture book Picnic: 16th July 2011

Bookings are now open for this fun family event celebrating the imaginative world of children’s picture books. With authors, illustrators, and some surprises along the way we will be sharing the magic that great children’s stories can inspire. 

Please feel free to bring along a blanket and a picnic hamper to join in with the spirit of this event - teddy bears are also very welcome to attend! The event is free, but booking is advised - get your tickets at The Gutter Bookshop, Cow's Lane, Temple Bar. The picnic will take place on 16th July, 1pm-2:30pm at Wood Quay Venue, Dublin 8 in association with Dublin UNESCO City of Literature and Children’s Books Ireland. For more information contact Catherine Duffy on 01 674 4862 or email catherine.duffy@dublincity.ie. www.dublincityofliterature.ie

Youth arts can broadly be defined as young people taking part voluntarily in creative, cultural or expressive activity outside of the formal education process. It can encompass participation and appreciation, as well as engagement with arts work specifically created by, with or for young people.

Art in Their Lives, A Policy on Young People and the Arts. National Youth Council of Ireland (2003-2007)

"Where words fail, music speaks"
- Hans Christian Anderson