Words Out Loud is chuffed to host, in partnership with Everybody Knows Books, Central Highlands illustrator Lorena Carrington in conversation for the Melbourne Art Book Fair.

Lorena is an illustrator with a background in fine arts, photography and design. She has worked with a range of collaborators and publishers to create illustrated story collections, anthologies, picture books, and cover designs. She recently established Pardalote Press with Sophie Masson, where they publish small surprising things. She is the recipient of the 2020 Australian Fairy Tale Society award for her “outstanding contribution to the field of Australian Fairy Tales” and a May Gibbs Creative Time Fellowship for 2023.

So, if you would like to know how an illustrator works with a writer to creative a striking book, how Lorena makes her art and how she got into the industry, or how she went about setting up her press with Sophie, here’s your chance! Or just come along, enjoy a drink, nibbles and fine company in what promises to be a relaxed and informative addition to the regional MABF program.

Lorena will be in conversation with Kirstyn McDermott, with plenty of opportunity for questions.

The event will be held on Saturday, 27 May, at 5pm at Everybody Knows Books, 90 Little Bridge Street (next door to Coles), Ballarat. Free, but please book so we can cater.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!