The Paper Girl with Caryl Lewis Origami Storytime Workshop

Origami Storytime Workshop with Caryl Lewis
Join us for a very special family event with multi-award-winning Welsh author Caryl Lewis, celebrating her beautiful new book,The Paper Girl., an empowering modern fairy tale about finding your voice, embracing your strength and becoming who you truly are.
Featuring stunning kirie paper-cut illustrations, each created entirely by hand byKanako Abe, The Paper Girl is a modern classic for readers of all ages.At this interactive event, Caryl will share the inspiration behind the story before leading a fun paper-folding and origami-themed workshop. Perfect for young children and families, the session explores creativity, confidence and the magic of storytelling through paper. Come and discover the story of the girl made entirely from paperand celebrate the beauty of becoming exactly who you are.The Paper Girl - A spellbinding keepsake book about learning to say no and the transformative beauty of becoming who you truly are, brought to life with exquisite papercut artwork. This is the story of a girl made from paper, who is bright and kind and eager to please. When she is told she should be beautiful, she folds herself into a flower; when she is told she should be clever, she folds herself into a fox; when she is told she should be a shining example to others, she folds herself into a star. But nothing she does is ever quite enough until she does something truly beautiful, clever and shiningly wonderful. She says, No.So unfolds this modern fairy tale, powerfully written by the multi-award-winning author, Caryl Lewis who wanted to write a book that wasnt around for her own daughter, hoping to arm future mothers and parents with a book that can teach young readers to say no and claim who they truly are.Her words are paired with exquisite papercut artwork by dbut illustrator Kanako Abe. Packaged as a beautiful hardback featuring gilded edges, an embossed cover and an intricate diecut design sitting over the title page this book is suitable for children and adults alike. An invitation to celebrate your strength and find your true self.Caryl Lewis -Caryl Lewisis a multi-award-winning Welsh novelist, childrens writer, playwright and screenwriter. Her breakthrough novelMartha, Jac a Siancois widely regarded as a modern classic of Welsh literature and sits on the Welsh curriculum. The film adaptation with a screenplay by Caryl herself went on to win six BAFTAs and the Spirit of the Festival Award at the Celtic Media Festival. Her other screenwriting work includes credits on BBC/S4C thrillersHinterlandandHidden.
In 2022, her first works in English were published. First came her adult novel Drift, which was named Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year and later scooped Wales Book of the Year with Caryl making history as the first author to win this coveted award in both languages. Next came her childrens novel, Seed (Macmillan) and a picture book illustrated by Carmen Saldana, The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons (Puffin). These titles won enormous acclaim and have been published in multiple languages around the world.
Kanako Abe specializes in the intricate art of kirie, a traditional Japanese term that translates to paper cutting. She transforms sheets of washi paper hand-dyed washi with indigo, rust, or Japanese sumi ink into exquisite designs using a precision knife. Hours of dedication and concentration are woven into each pieceIMPORTANT - Parents and guardians must stay with their child/ren at all times.