The May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust hosts the 2027 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship. This offers an inspiring opportunity for emerging children’s authors and illustrators to step away from everyday distractions and dedicate focused time to their creative work. Established to support creators exploring Australian voices and themes, the fellowship provides
This week, we’re giving away two copies of Nutcote: Home of May Gibbs by Fiona Starr. May Gibbs – creator of the beloved gumnut babies Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – lived and worked at Nutcote, the harbourside home built for her in 1925, complete with the studio where she wrote and
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