An exhibition showcasing the early works of Australian children’s authors and illustrators will be on show at Seymour Library.
The Juvenilia exhibition includes the authors and illustrators’ early attempts at storytelling.
Mitchell Shire Council will host a launch at 4.30pm on Friday to celebrate the arrival of the exhibition, which be open until April 27.
Curator and author Aimee Chan and international Star Wars illustrator Chris Kennett will be at the launch. Work by Andy Griffiths, Alison Lester, Graeme Base, Ursula Dubosarsky, Danny Katz, Oliver Phommavanh and many more will be featured in the exhibition.
Whether it’s handwriting stories on scrap paper or drawing pictures in pencil, the works show the authors and illustrators started their creative journeys when they were children.
Mitchell Shire Mayor Fiona Stevens said the exhibition would be available for people visit during library open hours.
“This is a fantastic chance to see the early work of some of Australia’s best children’s authors and illustrators,” she said.
“Everyone had to start somewhere, and this exhibition shows the humble beginnings of the storytellers and artists we all know and love.
“It will be a fun family event and I encourage people in Seymour and surrounds to come to the launch event and check it out.”
