two birds on a wire - Heidi and Coral's book launch

Two Birds on a Wire - written by Coral Vass, illustrated by Heidi Cooper Smith

'Two Birds on a Wire' has officially flown the nest and was launched with simultaneous Book Launches in Melbourne and Brisbane on Saturday 12th September.

The creators of this children's book are 52-week Illustration Challenge Members Coral Vass and Heidi Cooper Smith.

Brisbane Launch:

In Brisbane, Heidi was introduced by awarding winning author Aleesah Darlison.

Aleesah Dalison and Heidi Cooper Smith

Heidi reading her book

Heidi signing at the Brisbane Book Launch

Craft activity at Brisbane launch

Melbourne Launch:

Nicky Johnston (that's me) spoke at the Melbourne Launch, introducing the book to a gathered crowd. Farrell's Bookshop was a wonderful location and the two volunteer actors from the audience certainly stole the show in their re-enactment of the story.

Nicky (me) introducing Coral and her book to the audience at Farrell's Bookshop

Coral reading her story

The actors stole the show.

Craft activity at the Melbourne launch

It is always so fabulous to have fellow authors and illustrators supporting each other, and it was an opportunity for fellow Challenge members to catch up.

Coral Vass and Serena Geddes

Nicky Johnston and Coral Vass

Coral Vass and Kayleen West

Nicky (me), Coral, Serena and Kelly

Congratulations to both Coral and Heidi and a fabulous collaboration of creative talent. And to think that the 52-week Illustration Challenge was the place that found you two joining forces.....so exciting.


Follow Coral online:
Website: http://coralvass.com/

Follow Heidi online:
Website: http://heidicoopersmith.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiCooperSmithArtist


Read some reviews and interviews here:

Coral interview:
http://www.kids-bookreview.com/2015/09/10-quirky-questions-with-author-coral.html

Heidi interview:
http://dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/two-birds-on-wire-balancing-with-heidi.html

Book Review:
http://www.kids-bookreview.com/2015/09/review-two-birds-on-wire.html