Russ the Story Bus

The Sydney Writers’ Festival transformed an ordinary bus into Russ the Story Bus: a bright and colourful creative space full of bookshelves stocked with books and comfy benches for kids to read. He is also covered in colourful picture book illustrations! Russ the Bus will be on site on Monday 9 December and students will be participating with their class.

As part of a Russ the Story Bus visit, students can: 

· talk to the visiting children’s book author or illustrator

· discuss their favourite books with Festival staff and volunteers

· choose a brand-new book to take home and keep forever from the Book Fair.

Students will also enjoy taking part in an interactive talk presented by a children’s book author or illustrator.

The speaker will share their love of books, discuss their craft, answer questions, and inspire children to think creatively about reading, writing and storytelling.