Gregg Dreise to speak at AGM

Join us for our AGM followed by a special talk by author and illustrator Gregg Dreise. Book here via Trybooking for this free event.

Next year will be International year of Indigenous Languages.
In the lead up we have asked Gregg to talk about Diversity in Children’s Literature.

He will cover the following topics in a one hour presentation.
1. My culture
2. Working with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
2. Adding colour to stories
3. Including languages to stories
4. Getting permission to use indigenous content

Gregg Dreise is a gifted artist, storyteller and musician, and he features the didgeridoo and guitar in his performances at schools, libraries and festivals. He is a descendant of the Kamilaroi and Yuwalayaay people of south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales.

He is the author and illustrator of Silly Birds; Kookoo Kookaburra; Mad Magpie; and the soon to be released Cunning Crow & My Culture and Me. All of these stories are about teaching morals. They address friendship, kindness, bullying and indigenous culture.

Gregg is also the illustrator of the classic story Tiddalik the Frog, and has poetry with his illustrations in the anthology A Boat of Stars; and illustrations in High 5 to the Boys and contributions towards Why I Love Australia.

He is very proud to be helping the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to bring books, laughter confidence and fun to remote communities around Australia. I Open the Door was a collaboration with students from remote communities in Western Australia, a Victorian School and the wonderfully talented Ann James and Judy Watson.
Travelling to schools all over Australia and other countries in the world has continually expanded his love of his profession. He is proud to work with Magabala Books, Pearson Publishing, ABC Books, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

The AGM will commence at 2pm followed by the presentation with Gregg Dreise around 2.30pm.

Venue
Level 2, State Library of Queensland
Cultural Precinct
Stanley Place
South Brisbane, Qld 4101