Storytree Cartoon Collage

with Trace Balla

Calling all tree lovers! Do you have a special tree in your life? In this hands on workshop you can create a cartoon-collage story, letter, poem or memory about a particular tree in your life. Learn some cartooning tips and tricks from Trace to try out on your page and have a look behind the scenes of Trace's new book Treeshape.

This session is part of the Melbourne Kids Book Fest Day 1 Page-turners program for ages 8-13.

Trace Balla

Trace Balla calls herself a story catcher and a story hatcher. Trace is the much loved creator of the graphic novels Rivertime, Rockhopping, Leaflight and Landing With Wings. Trace has a new graphic novel Treeshape about the trees in her life and exploring what it means to be of place.