Join local illustrator Jenni Barrand as she discusses her children's book, Hugs Still Feel The Same.

Jenni will be in conversation with local Artist Lisa Woolfe and will share a behind the scenes look at how this book was illustrated.

There will be a book reading followed by an illustrator talk with a kids craft.

When a little girl and her family are evacuated from their town during a severe flood, it feels like life has been turned upside down. Nothing is the same anymore, except how it feels when Mum, Dad and Teddy hug her.

Inspired by the author’s experience as a flood recovery volunteer, Hugs Still Feel the Same is a story of resilience and hope in life’s toughest times. It shows young readers that even when it feels like everything is changing, it’s possible to find comfort if we know where to look.

Books will be available for purchase on the day. Payment via eftpos and cash.

Each book purchased will come with a limited edition art print from the book.

Free, bookings required.

Refreshments on arrival.

Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Jenni Barrand is a Picture Book Illustrator and Art Teacher. She has been delivering art classes at Little Easels Art School in North Balgowlah since 2005 and loves helping kids learn all the amazing ways to create art. Jenni grew up in south east London and went to Sylvia Young Theatre School and the BRITS college of Performing Arts. She studied Fine Art at both Meadowbank and Brookvale TAFE and has lived on the Northern Beaches for over twenty years. Hugs Still Feel the Same is her second published picture book.