You Read Me?
Do adults and kids have different ideas about what makes great children’s literature?
Two of the best in the children’s book business, author Sally Rippin and author/illustrator Shaun Tan, will chat with Stevee and Keely, two young editors from children’s literary journal Early Harvest, as they explore writing, illustrating and commissioning for children.
Do authors, illustrators and editors have an imaginary reader in mind when they’re working? How can young readers become more involved in the publishing process? And why do some stories resonate more than others?
What do young bookworms really want to read? Readers of all ages are invited to hear the answer straight from the horse’s mouth.
Featuring
Featuring
Sally Rippin has had over 50 children’s books published, many of them award-winning, including two novels for young adults. Her most recent books include the popular Billie B. Brown and Hey Jack! series and the children’s novel, Angel Creek, which was published to critical acclaim. She was born ... Read more
Shaun Tan grew up in Perth and works as an artist, writer and film-maker in Melbourne, best known for illustrated books that deal with social, political and historical subjects through dream-like imagery. The Rabbits, The Red Tree, Tales from Outer Suburbia and the graphic novel The Arrival have bee... Read more
Stevee is an editorial board member of Early Harvest 2015. She is loud and MUST have an opinion on everything. Add a lot of fireworks and you have a very cool person.
Keely is an editorial board member of Early Harvest 2015. Think of a panda, then think of a panda that is injury-prone: this is basically Keely. She is a pro at reading, injuries and being a panda.
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