A couple of weeks ago, I took a fantastic trip over east to help launch my new picture book, Bigfoot vs Yeti!
I got to visit wonderful bookshops, meet readers, and catch up with friends. When I got home my heart was full and the rest of me was completely exhausted!
Launches
The Sydney launch was at Gleebooks in Glebe, organised by the amazing Rachel. Can we get a life model decoy of Rachel for every state? She’s one of those invaluable champions of children’s literature who keeps the industry ticking along. There was also a real life bigfoot who looked a little like celebrated Sydney-based children’s book creator Mick Elliott.
The Melbourne launch was hosted by Readings Kids in Carlton, with Craig Smith on launching duties. Craig is one of my favourite Australian illustrators, and it was fantastic to have his support. Thanks also to Readings for having us on a Friday eve!
Thanks so much to everyone who came along to the Sydney and Melbourne launches! It’s humbling to have your support on the other side of the country.
Signings
I also had the chance to visit heaps of bookshops and sign copies. Check out these stores for signed Bigfoots and more:
Sydney:
- Better Read Than Dead, Newtown
- Hill of Content, Balmain
- Harry Hartog, Bondi Junction
- Dymocks Eastgate, Bondi
- Gleebooks, Glebe
- Kinokuniya, Sydney CBD
Melbourne:
- QBD Fountain Gate and Emporium
- Dymocks Melbourne CBD and Chadstone
- The Kids Bookshop, Mitcham
- The Leaf Bookshop, Ashburton
- Readings Kids Carlton, Hawthorn, Emporium
- Farrells Bookshop, Mornington
- Avenue Bookstores
- Cook and Young, Camberwell
- Fairfield Books, Fairfield
- Ladyhawke Books, Ivanhoe
Buy Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story
James Foley 