Launch of Trace Balla’s latest book

Trace is the much loved creator of creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping, The Thank You Dish and Shine. Now here’s a story “rich in country and family, deep in care for our future” (Bruce Pascoe). “I feel like I’ve made a new friend through Trace’s exquisitely accessible drawings and gentle prose” (Alison Lester).

Launch: 11 am Saturday 28 March Castlemaine Botanical Gardens tea rooms.

Come by bike or train if you can.

Book signing and sales (cash only), 11.30 Welcome to Country with Uncle Rick Nelson, followed by talks and behind the scene slide show. Frances Cincotta of Newstead Natives  will speak. Then linger for a picnic — Cycle-safe Mount Alexander will be there with juice bike and info about local rides and activities. Have a go on the kids tandem bikes, or sit under a tree reading your new book!