Book Club Launches
The Farplace Animal Rescue Book Club was officially launched in the centre today welcoming children’s author Judith Brulo as its inaugural reader. Taking place at the octagon on Mercia Walk, Judith read extracts from some of books such as A Year in the Life of Brack and Revenge of the Servants of the Gods.
The children got involved in the stories, using props and acting out scenes from the books. Judith said of the event “Today was great! It was lovely to share my stories with both children and their parents, mixing storytelling with some action songs too.”
As part of the occasion, a competition was held to win a prize bundle and a tombola to help raise funds for the charity who also have a store located in the centre. Aimee from Farplace Animal Rescue said “It’s been a fantastic day at the book club with children of all ages coming to enjoy a reading with Judith. We can’t wait to host the next one soon!”
The book club will take place once a month in the centre and will feature a new author or guest speaker at each event. Visitors can find out which author will be attending the next book club, by keeping an eye on our socials or via posters situated around the centre.
Author Biography
Judy grew up in Shepshed, Leicestershire. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music, London. After graduating, she worked as a professional violist and teacher.
Judy’s love of writing emerged through the need to create material for her Early Years music groups. Then, along came the grandchildren, Kaia and Taio, for whom she wrote stories on almost a weekly basis.
She lived in Cambridge for many years before moving to Cyprus for six years. She now lives in Northwest Warwickshire with her husband, Alex and their three cats.
She has won two international book awards and has been also short-listed for her books in the Vulture Island Adventure series and other titles. Screen script adaptations of two books in the Vulture Island Adventure Series have won nine awards to date.
Judy spends her time writing, editing and presenting Reading-Music-Action sessions.
