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I was in Brisbane last week, mainly to see the Rajah Quilt which was visiting from Canberra and keeping company with some very fine quilts from V&A and elsewhere.I had a spare day and courtesy of a writing friend was introduced to Sandgate on a day when the beach...He’s nearly here and he’s back
Big Red has been sighted in bookshops. Very exciting.And Seadog is back in stock. Fresh from his shortlisting in the Speech Pathology Award.This is what our sourdough workshop looked like
… but not for very much of it.It wasn’t long before we had everyone crowding around, mixing, peering at bubbles in the mixture etc.And then we cut our loaves and there was a bit of tasting …History
What were you doing on this wintery-type day in Melbourne? I spent the day with my cousin’s daughter (so … my second cousin?) revisiting our shared history. She was keen to see where my aunt – her grandmother – had worked. We did that, but we...Brisk
 It’s been cold in Melbourne. Yes, I know there are many colder places, and our weather is mild in comparison. It hasn’t been cold enough for it to snow on Victorian mountains, which was very disappointing for our recent visitors from North Queensland. But...
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Yesterday began with two sessions in a fabulous school library, complete with fabulous library staff (and special wow! to the art teacher)Together with their teachers they have crafted a rich, immersive world for their students. It was so lovely to see art and literary offering that referenced so many of picture books I've co-made with so many great illustrators. And watch out, there are many developing creators being nurtured. *particular mention of the newly invented 'kitty basketball fish! The day ended with a visit to the Little Bookroom for an event with primary school teachers where Jess and I talked about the books we make together and separately. Thanks Michael and Jenny for our welcome. You could even say my day was 'bookended' ;)
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Quick trip to Melbourne yesterday and who should I meet? Hello @matt.cosgrove , it was great to meet you at @dymocks234 and your camera-shy companions too. Hope today goes well.
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