Jaclyn Crupi is a book editor, author, event moderator and bookseller. She has written numerous books for children and adults. Her book, Garden Like a Nonno, was shortlisted for an Indie Book Award and longlisted for an ABIA. Jaclyn’s work has appeared in The Guardian, SBS Voices, At Home, The Canberra Times, PIP Magazine, Galah and Frankie, as well as the anthology Family published by Text Publishing. Her latest book is Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies.
Saturday 18 October
4.30pm
The first female judge on MasterChef Australia, Gold Logie-nominated TV personality and fashion icon Melissa Leong will discuss her book Guts: A Memoir of Food, Failure, and Taking Impossible Chances. Melissa will share her experiences of mental health, racism, and the joy food has played in her daily life and soaring career. With Jaclyn Crupi.
Presented in partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries.
buy ticketsAward-winning garden and landscape designer Tim Pilgrim and passionate gardener and cook Jaclyn Crupi talk about the inspirations behind their new gardening books. Hear Tim and Jaclyn explore the pleasure and accessibility of being green thumbs and the joy of planning and creating the gardens of their wildest dreams. With Michael McCoy.
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