The Royal Children’s Hospital is delighted to partner with the National Year of Reading as we embark on a hospital-wide celebration of reading and literacy in 2012.

The Australia-wide launch of National Year of Reading kicks off on Tuesday 14 February and The Royal Children’s Hospital will celebrate with our own Literature Lovers’ Festival for children and families.

The day’s activities include roving musicians, children’s author visits, surprise guest appearances, word games, installations, performances games and activities and prize give-aways.

Children are invited to join us in Main Street for our Author Hot Seat and ask these authors some curly questions about their books and being a writer for kids.

11am  Felice Arena author of the popular Specky Magee series

1.15pm  Michael Wagner creator of the awesome Maxx Rumble series

For more information ask an RCH teacher or visit the RCH Education Institute website.

National Year of Reading activities at the RCH are presented with the generous support of the State Library of Victoria.