BELOVED children’s author and Williamstown local Andy Griffiths will launch the 2012 Brimbank Writers Festival on Monday with fun activities for kids and a chat about his books. The festival is jam-packed with free events throughout September including talks with authors about the immigrant experience and ‘end of the world’ literature, puppets, comics and songwriting workshops and a whole host of activities for all ages. For information contact Brimbank City Council on 9249 4000 or visit www.brimbank.vic.gov.au 77957 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI