Book Launch: Sid and the very hard to find Squid
Join us for the launch of Sid and the Very Hard to Find Squid by award-winning science communicator and children's author Dr James O'Hanlon.
Key Information
When: Saturday 5 July, 10 am – 11:30 am
Venue: Betty’s Books, 110 Scott St, Newcastle 2300 (at The Station)
Cost: Free entry
About the Book
No one has ever seen a colossal squid in the wild, but Sid is determined to be the first. Join Sid on his exciting quest to find this incredibly rare animal.
Along the way, Sid encounters other strange creatures until he eventually discovers that sometimes the joy of exploration is more about the unexpected journey, and not the ending.
Look closely and you might just find a cheeky colossal squid too!
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
What to expect
- Live reading by James O’Hanlon
- Q&A with Hunter Writers’ Centre Programs Coordinator Bastian Phelan
- Book signing
- Free entry, all welcome! Please register via the link below.
- Please note: Olive Tree Markets will be on at The Station. Parking will be limited.
Author bio
Dr James O’Hanlon has travelled around Australia and the globe uncovering the secret lives of animals. If it is small, mysterious, and lacks a backbone, James has an insatiable desire to find out what it is and what it does. “Sid and the Very Hard to Find Squid”, is his first author illustrated children’s book. His debut popular science book “Silk and Venom: The incredible lives of spiders” was released in 2023 and has since been released internationally. James’ popular science writing has appeared in ABC News, The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Geographic, the Conversation and Biosphere Magazine. He is an award-winning science communicator and was the 2021 recipient of the New England Writers Centre Varuna fellowship.
Accessibility
Betty’s Books is wheelchair accessible, with accessible bathrooms available at The Station.
Please let us know if you have specific access requirement when you are booking your workshop. Please email Bastian at programs@hunterwriterscentre.org or call Katherine on 0435 858 145 to discuss specific access requirements.
Getting There
Public Transport: For specific routes and timetables, refer to Newcastle Transport’s official website: Newcastle Transport
By Car: There is on-street parking available, however parking will be limited. We recommend getting public transport where possible. Find nearby city carparks here.