Book Launch: The Lucky Shoes
10am, Saturday 10 May
Bookface Gungahlin
33 Hibberson St, Gungahlin ACT 2912
Come along to BOOK FACE Gungahlin for the launch of Ariana Treasure #3.
Author Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern will be in store to do a short talk, book reading and signing. There will be some activity packs and colouring sheets to take home and continue the fun!
Ariana’s friend Maya’s Seeya is in town from Sri Lanka and Maya is entering the school talent show to impress him. The only thing is… she has no talent. Ariana and the Treasure Chest help Maya decide on a dance routine with some new shoes. The day of the talent show, Maya forgets her lucky shoes and instead performs the dance her Seeya taught her.
Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern is an international award winning author who adores exploring all the world has to offer! Her love of travel started at age three on moving from Sri Lanka to Australia with her parents. Having family sprinkled around the world; she has lived, worked and been on many adventures overseas. She currently resides in Canberra with her Irish-South African husband (who she met on an escapade in America), her daring daughter, fearless son and cheeky beagle named Sherlock. Her appreciation of travel and uniqueness of culture has been captured in the pages of her books. Jacqueline hopes her stories will encourage her readers to learn more about the world and help to cultivate an empathetic, accepting and inclusive community.
Karen Erasmus is an illustrator based in a charming bayside town near Melbourne, Australia. Her artwork is all about vibrant colors, captivating characters, and storytelling. Since 2011, Karen has had the joy of illustrating for children's book publishers and various businesses. When she’s not immersed in drawing and designing, you'll find Karen sewing or out cycling, enjoying the great outdoors.