Join beloved children’s author Dianne Wolfer, together with illustrator Erica Wagner for an immersive read-through of this new classic, followed by a hands-on crafting activity where children can collage their own horse.
This National Library event is aimed at children aged 6 and over, but all ages are welcome.
This event is free but bookings are essential.
About The Colt from Old Regret
You may have heard the story of The Man from Snowy River and his fearless ride through the mountains. This is Colt’s story, of nickering mares and a rearing stallion. What does Colt see, feel and smell as he charges through the bush? Will he escape the snapping stockwhips, to find shelter in an alpine meadow?
About Dianne Wolfer
Dianne Wolfer is a bookworm and an award-winning author of 25 books, including the acclaimed Light series, The Dog With Seven Names and The Last Light Horse. Most recently, Diane’s book Scout and the Rescue Dogs won the Children’s Book of the Year at the Western Australian Premier’s Literary Awards. Dianne completed PhD research into anthropomorphism at UWA, and loves talking about animal characters in children’s literature. She is a passionate advocate for children’s literature in Australia, and in 2019 was awarded the biennial SWW Nance Donkin Award.
About Erica Wagner
Erica Wagner is a painter and collage artist, book publisher and creative consultant to storytellers. She has worked on many ground-breaking and award-winning books for children and young adults. Erica’s first book, Hope is the Thing (2023), written by Johanna Bell, won the CBCA New Illustrator Award. The book was also shortlisted for the 2024 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children’s Literature. Erica loves spending time in nature and continues to develop her art practice alongside her publishing and mentoring work.
Image credit: Detail from the cover The Colt of Old Regret written by Dianne Wolfer and illustrated by Erica Wagner
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