Join the energetic visual storyteller Aśka to discover the secrets of telling stories with pictures! Abouth the author A hugely engaging and popular presenter, Aśka (pronounce ‘Ash-ka’) is passionate about visual literacy. She has published more than ten books and graphic novels. Her recent titles include the CBCA Notable and ALIA Graphic Shortlisted YA graphic novel Stars in Their Eyes, (with […]

Karys McEwen is coming to the 2025 Shire of Harvey Libraries Literacy Festival!  About Karys Karys McEwen is a school librarian, bookseller, vice president of the Victorian branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia. She is also education advisor for the Melbourne Writers Festival.  Karys is passionate about the role libraries and books can play in the wellbeing of young people, […]

Kylie Howarth is coming to the 2025 Shire of Harvey Libraries Literacy Festival! About Kylie Kylie is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator from Perth. She was raised in the country with her brother, dog, sheep, several orphaned kangaroos and one very cheeky echidna.   Her obsession with animals also extends underwater. She has braved lionfish in Egypt, piranha and pink […]