READING THE RAINBOW

Teddy Bears' Picnic at HOTA

Reading the Rainbow is a joint project between Gold Coast Pride and Storyfest. Join us for a day on the green at HOTA for a Teddy Bears' Picnic filled with fun activities, creative expression and community connection.

This event is designed as a queer youth safe space, welcoming young people and families to celebrate diversity through storytelling, art and play.

When

Saturday 18 June 2023

10:00am - 5:00pm

Where

Home of the Arts

Gold Coast

Cost

Free Event

All ages welcome

Bring

BYOB

Bring Your Own Bear!

Program

Morning Program

  • Art workshop: queer decorations and badge-making
  • Roundtable on collaborative art-making
  • Scott Stewart reads from his work "My Shadow is Purple"

Afternoon Program

  • DJ performances
  • Reading activities with Jessica Walton from "Stars in Their Eyes"
  • Best costume judging and prizes
  • Teddy Bears' Picnic
  • Teddy bear cupcakes

Featured Authors

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Scott Stewart

Trans/queer YA author. Scott will be reading from his work "My Shadow is Purple" and sharing his writing journey.

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Jessica Walton

Trans/queer YA author. Jessica will be presenting reading activities from her new graphic novel "Stars in Their Eyes".

Supported By

This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund.

Reading the Rainbow is a joint project between Gold Coast Pride and Storyfest.

Pack Your Picnic, Bring Your Bear

Reading the Rainbow is a celebration of queer stories, creativity and community. We cannot wait to see you at HOTA for a day of joy, connection and rainbow magic.

For more information, please contact us.

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