Join us to hear from Morwell-born children's author Josie Montano as she launches two new books!
Josie will be launching her latest children's books 'Mia's Glamma',and 'The Secret Science in Space'.
Mia's Glamma
Mia’s grandma is no ordinary grandmother. Mia calls her Glamma. Mia’s Glamma wears the latest fashions. She owns a restaurant. She even runs in marathons. But she always makes time to share her love of the world with Mia.
A bright and bold picture book for children aged 3+.
The Secret Science Society in Space
A fun story about diversity and individuality and the joys of science. It follows the adventures of four students who are forced to work together to represent their school to produce a project for a science fair.
Zane has ADHD, Bart is autistic, Kiki has anxiety and Mona is, well, Mona is Mona. After visiting a space exhibition, they are alarmed to discover that Laika, the first dog to orbit the Earth, was sent up in a rocket with no chance of return. They decide that their project would be to create a spaceship that could bring animals home safely. On the day, Zane not only sneaks in a real dog but has the brilliant idea of cooking a piece of steak for ‘space-smell’ authenticity. Naturally, this leads to DISASTER! The twist gets even bigger when it is revealed that Mona’s dad is a real live astronaut.
An inclusive adventure story for children aged 8+.
Buy copies of the books and get them signed by the author.
About the Author
Josie’s an award-winning author with 24 years within the publishing industry, and more than sixty resources published in Australia, UK, Italy & USA. Writing under two pseudonyms – Montano, fiction and resources on Autism - Santomauro.
Josie identifies as an older female with disability (MS) from a culturally diverse background. She grew up in rural Australia within a strong Italian community, incorporating the serious and humorous experiences as a first generation Australian within her stories. Josie's interest in Autism began when son was diagnosed 30 years ago, this set the cogs turning to create resources to fill gaps. Josie’s a storyteller who strives to advocate and who celebrates diversity. www.booksbyjosie.com.au
She is the recipient of many literary awards and achievements including a residency with the May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust and presenter with ‘Out of The Box’, QPAC.
Her play ‘The Great Escape, Italian Style’, trod the boards at the Gympie Rush Festival, now produced as an award-winning short film, ‘The Great Salami Breakout’.
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This event is part of the Stay Local school holiday program.