Book Launch of The Red Suitcase

A Real Family Affair

The Red Suitcase by Jill Harris Mākaro Press 2014 was launched last night by Jill's husband (very appropriately on the eve of ANZAC Day) at the Children’s Bookshop at Kilbirnie amidst much talk and laughter and general good will- it was standing room only. The launching area was appropriately enhanced with photos including one of the original red suitcase plus a life size model dressed in an authentic World War 2 Royal Air Force uniform.  

 

Talking

 Jill amongst her readers

Signing

The Publishing Team

Mary McCallum, the publishing director of Mākaro Press founded in 2013, and Catherine Harris, Jill’s daughter-in-law who proofread The Red Suitcase. In the background you can see Paul Stewart, Mary’s son, who typeset and designed the book.

Book Launches in the Wellington Region

Three book launches in 72 hours is really a feast of riches. The last two were held at the Children's Bookshop at Kilbirnie.

You have already seen images for the launch on Monday night of Lucy Bee and the Secret Gene (Anne Ingram). Here as promised are the images for Best Mates (Philippa  Werry and Bob Kerr) – see the reviews earlier on the Blog -  and Mrs. Mo’s Monster  (Paul Beavis) - also reviewed earlier. Just go to the search box.

 Paul is about to read his story with appropriate voices for the monster and for Mrs Mo which was appreciated by the many children at the launch.

Philippa and Bob at the joint signing session

Photos: Barbara Murison