Hazel Edwards - Literary Dinners

Some fantastic feedback from one of the authors of the literary dinners - Hazel Edwards:

Thank you for the opportunity to meet your conference participants at the Bok Choy Tang- restaurant last night for the ALEA Literary Dinner.

As 'mystery authors' it was an excellent opportunity to chat informally about all kinds of books and educational issues and we really enjoyed their company.

Literary Dinners No.2: Paul Collins and Anna Pignataro

ALEA Conference Committee member Mark Colagrande describes his literary dinner:

Paul Collins and Anna Pignataro shared an evening with some very happy ALEA National Conference delegates.

There were many new friendships formed through lively chats about fashion, food, families, travel and of course work. As the night went on the odd dinner party game entertained and helped break the ice, not to mention provide lots of laughs!

Author/publisher, Paul introduced everyone to the wonderful world of FORD Street Publishing. While author/illustrator Anna delighted everyone with her award winning books. They were eagerly read by all around the table, as Anna was proudly showing us her latest release hot off the press.

Everyone left the dinner eager to meet up again and chat further across the Conference weekend.

Literary Dinners No. 1: Meredith Costain and David Miller

Last night, various literary dinners happened around Federation Square in Melbourne City for the delegates to dine with local authors.

I went off to one myself and the delegates were ecstatic when authors David Miller and Meredith Costain turned up!

Well-known for various books including multiple Aussie Bites, Meredith's warm demeanor engaged us over our meal.

David's interesting style of illustration was fascinating to hear about as he explained how he makes his paper illustrations - which can take up to six weeks!