Ready. Set. Discover Logan book is launching soon!
YIPEE! Ready. Set. Discover Logan book launch promises to be a spectacular event for children, families and Queenslanders.
What’s Ready. Set. Discover Logan about?
My picture book reveals the close bond between an aboriginal boy, Bunji and a newly arrived girl, Yana. Together, they discover friendship, acceptance and 14 incredible places to explore in the City of Logan.
Aaron Pocock created over 20 breathtaking illustrations of Yana and Bunji interacting with Logan’s urban green environment and innovative technologies.
Ready. Set. Discover Logan is dedicated to our new arrivals and the original people of Australia, the Aborigines and the Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What Awards did Ready. Set. Discover Logan receive?
Karen Tyrrell, Logan award-winning author (that’s me) won an Arts Queensland grant.
“This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.”
Logan City Council & Mayor Luke Smith sponsored Ready. Set. Discover Logan
I met Mayor Luke Smith twice before:
1.When I judged a children’s writing Competition for Logan City Council
2. When I attended the Logan Eco LEAF Festival in 2017.
3. Today I had an official photo shoot with Mayor Luke Smith, holding a display copy. Photos will be sent to magazines, newspapers and media.
Mayor Luke Smith & I in his Mayoral Office
My Logan book promotes pride, awareness and recognition of of the City of Logan. My picture book is a MUST for every Logan family … Here’s the City of Logan logo proudly displayed on my book.
Who’ll be the guest speakers at my Logan book launch?
Uncle Barry Watson, aboriginal elder and children’s author, fully supports Ready. Set. Discover Logan. He’ll present ‘Welcome to Country’ at the launch.
Barry co-created an aboriginal painting featured in my book. His daughter’s painting featured in my book too.
Uncle Barry Watson supports Ready Set Discover Logan
A special delegate from Logan City Council will be the guest speaker. TBA
What’s the FUN-filled program for Ready. Set. Discover Logan book launch?
Join me, Karen Tyrrell (author) and Aaron Pocock (illustrator) to celebrate a fun-filled program of storytelling, surprises, prizes, kid’s activities and book signing.
I’ll share Kev Webb’s incredible wildlife photos and innovative scenes that inspired Ready. Set. Discover Logan and I’ll reveal how the book was created.
Prizes for BEST Spirit of Logan outfit
Adults and children will win prizes for dressing up in a Spirit of Logan outfit. Start putting together an outfit and a sign today.
For example: I’m a Logan Explorer …
OR come dressed as a Logan koala, a hiker, a cyclist, a golfer or anyone or anything positive you’ve spotted in Logan.
OR just come with an I LOVE Logan sign.
Ready. Set. Discover Logan Launch
When: Saturday 17 March 2.00 pm
Where: Logan North Library
2-6 Sports Drive, Underwood
Light refreshments are provided.
Please RSVP for catering purposes
Call: 3412 4140 to reserve your seat
What do you like about my book, Ready. Set. Discover Logan?
Are you joining the FUN at the book launch?
The book looks very interesting Karen, I’m a Logan teacher and we are always looking for current and topical local information about Logan to talk to our students about. Logan receives poor media exposure from time to time and I hope this book helps shine the true light on the wonderful and diverse communities we have living in Logan.
Hi Jane,
Thanks so much for your support as a Logan teacher.
I hope you’ll be one of many teachers and schools who embrace Ready.Set. Discover Logan.
I will be uploading teacher notes and kids activities in March. Please look out for them.
Many Thanks,
Karen 🙂
Hi Karen,
I’m very excited to see your new book. I’ll phone the library tomorrow to book my place at the launch. Can’t wait.
What a great initiative.
Best wishes,
Norah
Hi Norah,
Thanks so much for your enthusiastic support for Ready.Set. Discover Logan … and ALL my children’s books.
You brought tears to my eyes with JOY!
Cheers,
Karen