This celebration of illustration for children will see three illustrators travel here from France, Germany and Poland and take part in events in bookshops, galleries and libraries for both children and adults, with workshops, panel talks, a live mural painting and an exhibition, which will include work from New Zealand children’s book illustrators.

Picture Me is co-ordinated by publisher Gecko Press. Take a look at their website here for the amazing line-up of events, including sessions with local stars Gavin Bishop, Giselle Clarkson and Sarah Wilkins.

Christchurch, various venues
27 and 28 September (the festival also runs in Wellington from 11 to 19 September).