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18 August: The Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children’s Literature will open its doors to the public tomorrow night as part of the University of Canberra’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
[Media are also welcome to join children from the University’s Wiradjuri Pre-School for a book reading tomorrow at 3pm]
Rare pieces of Australia’s children’s book history will be on display including a new donation from leading children’s author Margaret Wild and artwork by her collaborator Ann James, who will both attend the event. The pair’s latest work Lucy Goosey was named an ‘honour book’ in this year’s Children’s Book Council Awards. Original artwork from the book will be on display.
The exhibition of treasures from the archive will include books representing each period of the University’s 40-year history.
Ms Wild’s donation includes 68 published works, related notes, manuscripts and drafts, awards and some original artwork.
The Lu Rees Archives has been housed at the University of Canberra since 1980. It includes donations under the Commonwealth Cultural Gifts Program worth in excess of $1 million. The collection is managed by University of Canberra Emeritus Professor Belle Alderman AM – Australia’s first professor of children’s literature.
“This exhibition is a chance to see a unique collection from Australia’s literary history,” Professor Alderman said. “It’s a rare glimpse into how these wonderful children’s books come to life.
“The collection is a great resource for the public and for students and researchers of creative writing, education and design,” Professor Alderman added.
The collection contains more than 19,000 books including 2400 overseas editions and 350 research files on individual authors, illustrators, editors, publishers and critics.
WHAT: Ann James reads Lucy Goosey to children from the Wiradjuri Pre-School
WHEN: Tuesday 19 August, 3pm
WHERE: Wiradjuri Pre-School, Building 5, University of Canberra
WHAT: Public opening of Lu Rees Archives
WHEN: Tuesday 19 August, 5.30-7pm
WHERE: Library (level D), University of Canberra
Campus map
[Media are also welcome to join children from the University’s Wiradjuri Pre-School for a book reading tomorrow at 3pm]
Rare pieces of Australia’s children’s book history will be on display including a new donation from leading children’s author Margaret Wild and artwork by her collaborator Ann James, who will both attend the event. The pair’s latest work Lucy Goosey was named an ‘honour book’ in this year’s Children’s Book Council Awards. Original artwork from the book will be on display.
The exhibition of treasures from the archive will include books representing each period of the University’s 40-year history.
Ms Wild’s donation includes 68 published works, related notes, manuscripts and drafts, awards and some original artwork.
The Lu Rees Archives has been housed at the University of Canberra since 1980. It includes donations under the Commonwealth Cultural Gifts Program worth in excess of $1 million. The collection is managed by University of Canberra Emeritus Professor Belle Alderman AM – Australia’s first professor of children’s literature.
“This exhibition is a chance to see a unique collection from Australia’s literary history,” Professor Alderman said. “It’s a rare glimpse into how these wonderful children’s books come to life.
“The collection is a great resource for the public and for students and researchers of creative writing, education and design,” Professor Alderman added.
The collection contains more than 19,000 books including 2400 overseas editions and 350 research files on individual authors, illustrators, editors, publishers and critics.
- Manager of the Lu Rees Archives Emeritus Professor Belle Alderman AM – Australia’s first professor of children’s literature – is available for interview.
WHAT: Ann James reads Lucy Goosey to children from the Wiradjuri Pre-School
WHEN: Tuesday 19 August, 3pm
WHERE: Wiradjuri Pre-School, Building 5, University of Canberra
WHAT: Public opening of Lu Rees Archives
WHEN: Tuesday 19 August, 5.30-7pm
WHERE: Library (level D), University of Canberra
Campus map
