Gabi Wang

Workshop

Join children's author/illustrator, Gabrielle Wang as she talks about books and writing followed by a Chinese Dragon drawing workshop. Suitable for Ages 7+

About Gabi

Gabrielle is the current Australian Children’s Laureate for 2022 and 2023. She is a children’s author and illustrator born in Melbourne of Chinese heritage. Her stories are a blend of Chinese and Western culture with a touch of fantasy. She has written more than twenty books for young readers, many of them shortlisted for awards including the Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards and NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Two of Gabrielle’s books won the Aurealis Award – The Garden of Empress Cassia and A Ghost in My Suitcase which was also adapted to the stage by Barking Gecko Theatre in 2018. Her latest middle grade novel, Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon, was shortlisted for the 2023 Patricia Wrightson Prize in the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards and is also a 2023 CBCA Notable book.