"By the way, I'm going away!"
As part of the STADT LAND BUCH children's and youth book festival, Berlin author and illustrator Karsten Teich will be reading from his book "By the way, I'm going away!" on 16 June at 3:30 pm in the Nieder-Roden public library, Puiseauxplatz. This is a funny story for all those who can manage a lot on their own, but can always rely on their friends. Even the youngest children from the age of 2 can experience an exciting read, but older children will also enjoy the story about a little frog. Author Karsten Teich promises: "In my readings, I like to draw and chat about the stories, seek contact with the audience and almost always have a guitar with me. It will be colourful and fun - I promise." The event is free of charge, registration is requested.
The author and his works
Karsten Teich, born in 1967, studied free painting at the Kunsthochschule in Kassel. He later worked as an illustrator for magazines and daily newspapers. He illustrated his first children's book in 2001. Since then, Karsten Teich has been drawing and writing for children. He lives and works in Berlin. Every child now knows the books about Cowboy Klaus, which he and Eva Muszynski write together. The farting pony has also trotted through the "Sendung mit der Maus" programme on WDR. "By the way, I'm going away!" is his latest book.
STADT LAND BUCH project
The Rodgau public library is delighted to be part of the first major children's and young adult book festival for Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region. STADT LAND BUCH is a project of the Junges Literaturhaus Frankfurt. For years, the Young House of Literature has been a permanent fixture in literature education for children and young people. Nowadays in particular, more is needed to get young people interested in reading. The Young House of Literature would like to respond to these developments and open a new chapter with the STADT LAND BUCH festival.
Aim of the project
The aim is to set new standards through a wide-ranging programme and the special festival atmosphere and to promote reading as a creative and socially relevant practice in the long term. The STADT LAND BUCH children's and youth book festival is sponsored by the Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain, the Aventis Foundation, the Deutsche Bank Foundation and the DZ BANK Foundation. The Young House of Literature is supported by the Dr Marschner Foundation and the Cronstett and Hynsperg Protestant Foundation. Information and questions about the event can be sent to buecherei@rodgau.de or by telephone on 693-1322.