Juvenilia Exhibition
Until 20 July 2026
Gosford Regional Library, 123a Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250
Opening Hours: Standard library hours.
Cost: Free
Juvenilia Exhibition
Until 20 July 2026
Gosford Regional Library, 123a Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250
Opening Hours: Standard library hours.
Cost: Free
Until 20 July 2026
Words on the Waves is thrilled to host a unique exhibition at the new Gosford Regional Library.
The Juvenilia Exhibition showcases a collection works from some of Australia’s most loved and established children’s authors and illustrators created when they were children.
Whether it is hand writing stories on scrap paper or drawing pictures in pencil and rubbing them out, today’s most prominent creators of children’s books all started as children too, dreaming about being able to publish their own story.
Curated by author Aimee Chan, this unique and intimate collection highlights their early attempts at storytelling, sure to inspire our young budding writers and illustrators.
Featured works include those of Graeme Base, Andy Griffiths, Hazel Edwards and Alison Lester,
The free exhibition will be available for public viewing during opening hours at the Gosford Regional Library from Wednesday 27th May to 20 July 2026.
| Juvenilia Exhibition | Wednesday 27 May – 20 July 2026 Library Opening Hours | Gosford Regional Library, 123A Donnison Street, Gosford |
Curator
Aimee Chan
Aimee Chan is an internationally award-nominated author, podcaster and content creator. She has written 12 books and her work has been published in mastheads all over the world including CNN, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, The Weekend Australian, Cosmopolitan and The Straits Times. Her picture book, The Happy Mask, was adapted into a stage show and toured schools in NSW and Victoria. Aimee has created many podcasts including Mother Country for SBS and is a regular contributor to the RHAP network in the USA. Aimee curated Juvenilia, a touring exhibition of the childhood works of some of Australia’s best loved children’s authors and illustrators including Andy Griffiths, Graeme Base, Alison Lester and Hazel Edwards. Aimee is the Festival Director for Write Around the Murray literary festival.
Partners
Juvenilia
Developed by author and illustrator Aimee Chan, Juvenilia features childhood works by Andy Griffiths, Graeme Base, Alison Lester, Ursula Dubosarsky, Danny Katz and local artist Dub Leffler.
