Lisa Forrest, launches Ships in the Field

Room to Read , www.roomtoread.org, Room to Read is a partner of the National Year of Reading 2012Ships in the Field is dedicated to my wonderful aunts who made the journey from war and communism to a new country and new life.

Illustrator Anna Pignataro dedicated it to her immigrant family who were expelled from Egypt and found home in a new country and established a new life.

Jennie orchard from Room to Read, and Susanne Gervay at launch of Ships in the Field at The Hughenden

Lisa Forrest Olympian and author, launching Susanne Gervay's 'Ships in the Field', at The Hughenden HotelIt was such a pleasure to have the wonderful Lisa Forrest launch ‘Ships in the Field’ – Lisa will be the Olympics commentator on Foxtell in August. So I’ll be watching her report.

It was such a beautiful celebration at The Hughenden with -

Jennie Orchard from Room to Read www.roomtoread.org

Deborah Schofield from Books in Home www.biha.com.au

Sue Alvarez OAM from Storytellers Guild

Diane Murray Deputy Chair of the NSW Writers Centre www.nswwc.org

Anna Pignataro's 'Ships in the Field launch at The Hughenden HotelAuthors and illustrators Sarah Davis, Moya Simons, Serena Geddes, Aleesah Darlison, Jeni Mawter, Mark Thomason and others.

Executive Film Producer Stephan Wellink, Professor Alan Krell COFA , photographer Diane MacDonald who took the photo of the ship….. friends and the most significant family.

 

 

Aunty Margaret and Susanne Gervay at launch of 'Ships in the Field'

Anna Pignataro, Susanne Gervay, Sarah Davis with 'Ships in the Field' at launch at The Hughenden

National Year of Reading 2012, Susanne Gervay is a National year of Reading Ambassador

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