Come along to these events at Orange City Library to meet the authors:
Illustrator Freya Blackwood celebrates Look, A Book!
Look, A Book! You never know where it might take you. When two ragamuffins stumble across a book in the dust their world begins to change. The familiar becomes fantastical, the mundane becomes magical, and a fractured community finds a focus. Set in a dreary, underprivileged, contemporary world, Look, A Book! is an exhilarating whirl through the magic of imagination. Come along and celebrate Freya's latest book at a fun event organised and supported by Collins Bookshop. Contact them on 6369 1333 for more information and bookings.
Illustrator Freya Blackwood launches Look A Book! Sunday 27 November; 2.30pm, Northcourt, Byng St, Orange.
Local Author Elisabeth Edwards launches A Gentleman of the Inky Way
Local author Elisabeth Edwards' new book A Gentleman of the Inky Way marks the 150th anniversary of newspapers in Orange. The book brings together the articles of veteran Orange journalist Joe Glasson who had an unrivalled knowledge of the people who lived and worked in Orange, the houses they lived in and the development of businesses and organisations in the town.
A Gentleman of the Inky Way by Elisabeth Edwards will be launched on Tuesday 29 November at 5.30pm by Janet Hansen of the well-known local family, a descendant of those who had been particular friends of journalist Joe Glasson. The launch is supported by Boomers Bookstore and ABC Centre.
History Talking by Helen McAnulty Book Launch
Author Helen McAnulty launches her book History Talking at Orange City Library on Friday 2 December at 11am. The book is a collection of oral histories from residents in Gulgong, Mudgee and Orange. It will be launched by Professor Alexander Jenkins whose war time story is included in the book and has been made possible by the people of Gulgong, Orange and Mudgee as well as the resources of the Marsden Memorial Rural History Research Centre. There is scarcely any aspect of life in those early years that escapes Helen's gaze - ranging from pioneering life through to settlements, natural disasters, railways, communications and foreign war service. Helen has been collecting and writing about oral history for the past 30 years.
The launch will be held at Orange City Library on Friday 2 December at 11am. Please call 6393 8132 to RSVP.
The Tail of Kangapoo by Sandra Shepherd, Children's Book Launch
Inspired by her grandchildren and her passion for children's stories, local author Sandra Shepherd presents her unique books titled The Tail of Kangapoo and Up the River with Kangapoo and Possumpoo. These humorous and whimsical books illustrate the playful spirit inquisitive nature of its characters. Children can meet Kangapaoo, have their face painted and get their books signed by the author.
The launch will be held at Orange City Library on Thursday 15 December at 5.30pm.
Please call 6393 8132 to RSVP.