Join artist Leigh Hobbs, former Australian CHildren’s Laureate and well-known children’s author and illustrator for a conversation with Sheryl Cootes about libraries, learning and a lifetime in the world of children’s books and education.

Leigh Hobbs is best-known for his children's books and has won every major Australian children's choice award. Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, is a bestseller at Paris's Louvre Bookshop, and was adapted for the stage by NIDA.

Sheryl Cootes taught for over thirty years in schools in the Blue Mountains and western Sydney areas. She has been teacher, Assistant Principal and Relieving Principal at Department of Education schools, most recently in the role of Assistant Principal at Bidwill Primary School, mentoring inexperienced teachers in the use of literature in the classroom and establishing a culture of ‘reading for pleasure’ among students.

A portable T-loop is available for a limited number of seats for this event. Please email hello@bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au if you require this service.

This event is a free event, and registration is not required. Bring along a pen or pencil plus something to lean on.