May Gibbs is one of Australia’s most popular and enduring children’s book authors and illustrators. Her picture books have delighted successive generations for over 100 years. She drew her inspiration from her childhood spent visiting the bush south of Perth, and later from her large garden in Sydney’s Neutral Bay and bush walks in the Blue Mountains.

An early environmentalist, she urged her readers to ‘be kind to bush creatures’. This illustrated talk will examine the enduring influence of Gibbs' artwork and books, her charitable work and how she built her career.

Are you the next Australian Poetry Slam Champion?

Heats are burning through 50 towns, cities and suburbs across the nation. You have two minutes to wow the audiences with whatever you do with words. Grab a seat and cheer but be warned you may be chosen as a judge.

Poetry Slam Heat at Concord Library

Friday, 15 September at 7pm

Registration for the Poetry Slam Heat starts at 6.30pm on the day.