The renowned author of Irish picture books, Oliver Jeffers, will be our country from this Sunday and will have four days of hectic schedule to share his experience as a writer and illustrator with us.
With only 33 years, Jeffers has been seen in many different role of children's literature titles, including stand The amazing child and bookworm Lost and Found, publications that led him to be recognized worldwide as a representative of book, album, and her most recent release Heart and bottle.
In an interview with the daily El Mercurio, the Irishman says that should not be afraid about the future of the book, however: "The children love books, there is nothing like sitting down and turn the pages of a good story. The technology is providing new ways of dealing with them, for example, just finished an application that gives life to 'The heart and the bottle' in the iPad. This does not replace the physical book is just a different way to find content and interact with them. "
invite you to learn more about this young author of children's books, participating in its activities in the capital, and Of course, reading his books.
Activities:
Sunday 28: Book signing at library Antarctica Mall Parque Arauco (18:30 hrs.)
Monday 29: Talk Masterclass in building Telefónica. Free upon registration (19:00 hrs.)
Tuesday 30: Book signing at library Ulysses Lastarria. (18:30 hrs.)
Wednesday 1: Keynote Address at the U. Diego Portales (11:30 hrs.)
Opening of the exhibition Art Gallery of Jeffers in Plop! (16:00 hrs.)
Thursday 2: Workshop for children at the Library of Santiago. Free upon registration.
(11:00 hrs.)
Workshop for children at the Library of Quinta Normal. Free upon registration (16:00 hrs.)
Book signing at library FCE Gonzalo Rojas (19:00 hrs.)
More information: www.oliverjeffersenchile.cl
