# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bring It Back - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: Join us for a fun morning of basketball themed activities inspired by author Deb Kelly’s newly released book Bring it Back.About this EventDeb will begin with a short talk and reading from Bring It Back, sharing the story behind the book and its themes of are friendship, basketball, identity and self-discovery, set in the final year of primary school. Attendees will then take part in basketball skills and games, designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for a range of abilities.Copies of Bring It Back will be available to purchase from Macleans Booksellers on the day, and have signed by the author.Refreshments and tea, coffee will be provided.Suitable for children aged 5–12 years.About the book:It's the last term of primary school and Liam is bored with the same faces, places, and lunches even basketball.When a new student named Clint arrives, things become much more interesting. Soon, Liam is taking risks and bending the rules and even has a haircut just like Clint. Liam's mates are acting weird, though. And Mum keeps asking if he's OK. His teacher even has 'a word' with him. Liam wishes they would leave him alone and let him grow up. He's going to high school next year!But when Liam finds himself in serious trouble, he realises how far he's drifted from the things and the people he loves. But just like a game of basketball that's heading south, can he bring it back?Published by Wombat Books, Bring it Back is the first book in the Wombat Shorts series. Wombat Shorts are a new list of middle fiction novellas for busy tweens or reluctant readers. Each book has an easy to follow stand-a-lone story based on topics, struggles and interests that tweens face today. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9fd5eda0-7e8a-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w623-h740-dcd4d4d4-gmir.jpg About the author: Deb Kelly is a multi-award winning, internationally published author of picture books, junior fiction, middle grade and young adult titles. She has also published poetry and material for the educational market. Her books include the Ruby Wishfingers series, Dinosaur Disco, Little Horses, The Doll Box and The Thing About Oliver which was recently included on the NSW school’s curriculum. Deb is passionate about literacy and enjoys visiting schools, libraries and festival events to share her books with children. She has a degree in marine science and recently completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle.About the venue: Windale Hub, bilyabayiWindale Hub has a rear car park accessible from Shade Lane. There is 1 accessible car park with a ramp leading to the building. The building also has an internal ramp.There is a second entry to the library on Lake Street with 2-hour parking available. The library has accessible toilet, and all meeting rooms have a hearing loop. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/windale/bring-it-back/100001988879446965 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Festivals, Meetups, Parties, Theatre, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Windale - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Windale Hub, bilyabayi - **lat**: -32.993424 - **long**: 151.68135899999993 - **full address**: Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake Street, Windale, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bring It Back - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ea0e33f6fca637ccdf54aa8f77059f4d3197fe3ddfbc2ff730bfdd0eb3364cbf-rimg-w1200-h629-dc158a89-gmir.jpg?v=1783926985 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bring It Back being held? - **A:** Bring It Back takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am at Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake Street, Windale, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bring It Back? - **A:** Bring It Back is organized by Lake Mac Arts and Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bring It Back is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Windale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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