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Book Launch – Two Selkie Stories from Scotland
– retold byKate Forsyth and illustrated by Fiona McDonald, published by Christmas Press.
Come and celebrate the launch of the second gorgeous title from Australia’s newest children’s picture book publisher, Armidale’s very own Christmas Press! Both Kate and Fiona will be in attendance to sign books. Light refreshments will be served.
DATE: Saturday May 10.
TIME: 4:00 pm.
VENUE: Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard, Bridge Street, Uralla.
COST: Free.
For more information please contact the Christmas Press.
Kate Forsyth wrote her first novel at the age of seven, and is now the bestselling, award-winning author of 26 books, translated into 14 languages.
Kate’s latest book for adults, The Wild Girl, tells the unknown love story of Wilhelm Grimm and Dortchen Wild, who told him many of the most world’s most famous fairy-tales.
Her most recent book for children is Two Selkie Tales from Scotland, beautifully illustrated by Fiona MacDonald.
Kate’s other books for children include The Gypsy Crown, The Puzzle Ring, and The Starthorn Tree.
Kate has told stories and taught writing all around the world, from Scotland to Singapore, Chicago to Chichester, the Greek Islands to Fiji. A direct descendant of Charlotte Waring—the author of the first book for children ever published in Australia—Kate is currently studying for a doctorate in fairy tales at UTS.
Visit Kate’s website for more information.
Inquiries
All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance. For information about the program or to book for events:
Phone (02) 6772 7210 or send an email message to admin@newc.org.au
NEWC membership entitles you to do the workshop at the reduced member rate.
You can become a member when you book a workshop. Our annual membership fees are:
| Adults: | $30.00 including GST |
| Students (tertiary): | $20.00 including GST |
| Students (under 18): | $15.00 including GST |
Venue
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the New England Writers' Centre (NEWC), in the Neighbourhood Centre, 129 Rusden Street, Armidale (between the Council Building and the Town Hall).
Access
During opening hours and workshops, access is through the Cinders Lane car park (first door on left, in the corridor).
Parking
There is a one-hour parking restriction in the Cinders Lane carpark.
The New England Writers' Centre is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.