Author Event with Alaynah Hensens at Devonport Library

Come and sit with Alaynah Hensens as she reads her brand-new story at the Devonport Library for Nature Book Week. Meet the author and sit in for a reading of The Whale and the Astronaut, written and illustrated on the North West!

In this cosmic adventure from lutruwita/Tasmania, meet a pilot whale who, through a muddle-up between sky and sea, finds herself lost among the stars.

Tasmania is sadly a global hotspot for pilot whale strandings, and scientists are not yet sure why. It could be that whales get spooked by predators or underwater activity from humans, or mis-navigate and swim too close to the shore. It could also be that a single whale, through illness, muddle-up, or misadventure, leads the pod astray.

With stunning watercolour illustrations by Bee Naree, this story is a magical and metaphorical introduction to a local ecological issue for children of all ages.

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To ensure a successful event, please:

• Don't attend if you are unwell

• Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.

Accessibility:

• The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.

• Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.

• Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.

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