25 September 2025

High Tea with Jess Urlichs

Bring the kids along for a delightful morning of fun, food and family celebrating local author Jessica Urlichs and her latest books.

There will be a special reading of My Friends and I and kindness-based activities while parents can hear about Jess’s journey through writing, motherhood, and building an online community of one million followers.

All welcome, this event will have something for families with children of all ages.

Brought to you by Moa Press & Scorpio Books.

ABOUT THE BOOK: From the author of the beloved international bestseller, You Hung the Moon comes a stunning gift book full of hopes and dreams for children.

A beautiful book detailing in prose the things a parent always wants their child to know as they go through life. Gorgeously illustrated by Bethany Gale, this poem from bestselling author Jessica Urlichs will strike all the right chords as a gift for loved ones or for yourself.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jessica Urlichs shot to stardom on social media with her honest and heartfelt poetry centering around her family and motherhood. Jessica met her husband in Australia where they lived together for many years and are now raising their children in New Zealand. She continues to connect with the world with her writing via Instagram.

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There will be a special reading of My Friends and I and kindness-based activities while parents can hear about Jess’s journey through writing, motherhood, and building an online community of one million followers.

All welcome, this event will have something for families with children of all ages.

Brought to you by Moa Press & Scorpio Books.

ABOUT THE BOOK: From the author of the beloved international bestseller, You Hung the Moon comes a stunning gift book full of hopes and dreams for children.

A beautiful book detailing in prose the things a parent always wants their child to know as they go through life. Gorgeously illustrated by Bethany Gale, this poem from bestselling author Jessica Urlichs will strike all the right chords as a gift for loved ones or for yourself.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jessica Urlichs shot to stardom on social media with her honest and heartfelt poetry centering around her family and motherhood. Jessica met her husband in Australia where they lived together for many years and are now raising their children in New Zealand. She continues to connect with the world with her writing via Instagram.

Location
Scorpio Books, 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central

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