Voices on the Coast - day 2

This Youth Literature Festival is one of the best I have attended. And it's run by a modern day Darby and Joan! Well, that's not completely accurate, but the atmosphere is local and friendly with a broad view on literary styles and cultural sensitivities. As a volunteer usher, I had the joy of meeting authors as varied as Alison Lester (Australian Children's Laureate 2012), DC Green (surf writer and mad creature), Frane Lessac (NY born self taught artist of many picture books) and Glenda Millard (who has won so many Australian awards). Glenda reminds me of my cousin, and had so many different stories to tell about the origins of her picture books: each unique, and making me think there should be a new category of picture book to encourage people to buy them for other than small children! Things are evolving. More later.