Curiosly good books publisher speaks

Publisher Julia Marshall (Credit: Rebecca McMillan)

Puiblishing pioneer Julia Marshall who founded Gecko Press, the curiously successful publisher and translator of books for young people by some of the world’s best writers and illustrators, speaks in Carterton early May.

Wairarapa Word and Wairarapa Library Service present “Julia Marshall – Curiously Good Children’s Books – A Publishing Story” on Sunday, May 5, 2:00 p.m., at the Community Courthouse, 60 Holloway Street (beside the library), Carterton.

Julia will tell about how the warm, funny, serious, and curious young peoples’ books have travelled well around the world.

The second part of the programme is a workshop for adults: ‘What makes a good picture book,” from 3:30 p.m.

Julia’s workshop will look at the components of publishing an illustrated book for children, using a variety of her favourite books. Spaces are limited so registration is required through: events.waiword@gmail.com