In Conversation with David Mackintosh & Robyn Sheahan-Bright

In Conversation with David Mackintosh and

Robyn Sheahan-Bright

State Library of Queensland

Join us for an informal hour of conversation, where the acclaimed author, illustrator and designer will reveal insights in to his 20 years of working in children’s publishing. The discussion will focus on his children’s picture books, the publishing process and how he develops an idea for a book and approach to illustrating. David will also discuss his role as a book designer working with illustrators such as Lauren Child, in the production and development of their books. This presentation is aimed at anyone interested in publishing a picture book, artists interested in visual narrative and the book form. There will also be time for questions from the audience and some of his picture books will be on sale.

David will be in discussion with Robyn Sheahan-Bright, who published his first book.

Date: Thursday 20 March

Time: 6 pm

Venue: Auditorium 2, level 2, State Library of Queensland

Cost: Free, bookings www.slq.eventbrite.com , or phone 07 3842 9985

A selection of David’s books will be available for sale at the event.

For more information on David & his work visit www.profuselyillustrated.com