First Nations Picture Book Translation Workshop with Cheryl Leavy and Cathy Vallance

Discover the beauty of Cheryl Leavy’s bilingual children’s picture book, Yanga Mother (UQ Press), featuring artwork by renowned Meriam and Yupungathi artist Christopher Bassi, through engaging public talks, a delightful afternoon tea, and an optional hands-on translation workshop. This book is a timely and poetic celebration of motherhood and First Nations languages

Program

• 1 pm: Public talks by author Cheryl Leavy and UQ Press editor and publisher, Cathy Vallance.
• 2 pm: Afternoon tea (provided).
• 2:30 pm: [Optional] Hands-on translation workshop. Workshop leaders will advise on translation into Japanese and Chinese. Translators into other languages welcome.

This workshop is free but you must register by Wednesday 20 November