Meet local children's author Sam Summers talking with Kris Darell about her debut junior fiction fantasy, The Lost Defenders. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and The Last Kids on Earth.

Journey into the enchanting world of the Lost Defenders, where 11-year-old Jace discovers the real reason he can see monsters that no one else can.

Hear from the author, ask your fantasy questions and get creative with a monster themed craft.

Aimed at children aged 8 - 12 years. Parent or guardian supervision is required.

Free, bookings essential.

Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Sam Summers has had a lifelong dream be an author, to share her passion for creating magical worlds and relatable characters that captivate young readers and inspire them to embrace their own unique abilities. The Lost Defenders is her first children's book and does just that. Sam also runs a successful coaching business for mums returning to the corporate workforce to help them avoid burnout. She is mum to two kids, one of whom is a middle-grader who LOVES her MG stories.

Kristin Darell is a Sydney-based children's writer and the author of three popular series for kids, It’s a Twin Thing, Taronga Presents and Football Fever. After working as a broadcast journalist for more than twenty years, Kristin is now a passionate advocate for children’s literature. She works as the Program Manager for The Australian Children's Laureate Foundation and visits schools and libraries, helping kids find new ways to share the stories of their time and their world.

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

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