Kira Lynn Publishing Director of Kane Miller specializing in children’s books from other countries is a wonderful advocate of new ideas.
She inspired the packed SCBWI Conference at The Hughenden in the historic area of Paddington-Woollahra - with her excitement about embracing books that bring the world together through a commonality of values, yet have unique differences.
She’s published many of Australia’s books including:-
Gabrielle Lord’s hugely best selling series – ‘Conspiracy 365′;
Alison Lester’s picture book ‘Are We There Yet?’;
Sally Odgers’ ‘Jack Russell: Dog Detective’ series
….and many of my friends and colleagues.
I was excited to see Nina Rycroft’s beautiful illsutrations at Kira’s presentation from “Boom Bah’ written by Phil Cummins.
Nina’s illustration of penguins dancing from ‘Ballroom Bonanza’ hangs in The Hughenden Reading Room. Drop in anytime to see it and the works of other fabulous Australian illustrators such as Sarah Davis, Donna Rawlings, Shan Tan, Frane Lessac.
I was equally excited to see Anna Pignatoro’s illustrations on the screen – her sensitive, gentle, emotive work touches people. She’s illustrating my new picture book ‘Ships in the Field’ to be published by Ford Street in 2011.
Thankyou Kira for coming to Australia!!!!
