Margaret Wild is a leading Australian children’s author. She has more than 70 picture books with so many awards that I’ve lost count.
The adaptation of her brilliant multi award winning picture book FOX illustrated by Ron Brooks and adapated into an opera by Monkey Baa Theatre www.monkeybaa.com.au was one of the great experiences of theatre.
The Lady Cutler Award gift of an illustration by the beautiful illustrator Julie Vivas will be deeply loved.
Edward Coffey who established the Lady Cutler Award which was sponsored by Hodder Publishers spoke about the importance of recognising those who contribute to children’s literature.
In 2011 Edward Coffey Chairman of Peribo www.peribo.com.au has become the new sponsor.
Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell award winning fantasy authors spoke about their great-great-great-great mother who wrote the first Australian book ‘A Mother’s Offering’
Kate Colley has become an Oz legend for kids’ books – sorry Kate – but your love of kids’ books, support of authors & illustrators is a LEGEND!
Everyone piled into Kate’s Bloomin’ Books in Caringbah to celebrate 20 years as a book seller.
Some of the people who came to celebrate:-
International award winning brilliant illustrators - Jeannie Baker and Julie Vivas.
Richard Harland just returned from a USA and UK media tour WORLD SHAKER
Alan Baille whose book Krakatoa just won the NSW Premier’s Literature Award
Multi award winning author Libby Gleeson and illustrator David Legge, publishing icon Margaret Hamilton and Max Hamilton and CBC supporters including the terrific Mary McNally and people who love books.
Mark MacLeod author, editor and publisher was on his way but had a car crash. His car was written off but he’s safe and that’s what matters.
Fabulous food, wine, friends and a huge CHEER for Kate!!!!
