Books for children; Publishing for liberation

A$350.00

Welcoming writers, artists, illustrators, comic creators, zine makers, publishing workers, caring creatives, anti-imperialists and anyone who would like to recalibrate their relationship with the publishing industry.

Day one: Saturday 31 May

What are the power structures, political imperatives and ideologies of western children’s publishing? How might these forestall or sabotage our collective liberation? What are the industry’s red lines and how do we cross them?  

We’ll introduce and demystify the process of making both traditional and alternative print objects for children. We’ll answer your questions and resource you to navigate this industry. 

Day two: Sunday 1 June

We’ll workshop your own manuscripts, portfolios and ideas in a supportive, engaged environment. If you want to take a conventional path with your work, we’ll provide you with the information you need. If you want to challenge conventions, we’re here to help you build a creative strategy.

Location

Schoolhouse Studios, Wurundjeri Land, Victoria Street, Coburg

Cost

$350 for 2 days / 10am - 4pm

Free for First Nations people. Email us to reserve your place — hello@slingshotbooks.com.au

Welcoming writers, artists, illustrators, comic creators, zine makers, publishing workers, caring creatives, anti-imperialists and anyone who would like to recalibrate their relationship with the publishing industry.

Day one: Saturday 31 May

What are the power structures, political imperatives and ideologies of western children’s publishing? How might these forestall or sabotage our collective liberation? What are the industry’s red lines and how do we cross them?  

We’ll introduce and demystify the process of making both traditional and alternative print objects for children. We’ll answer your questions and resource you to navigate this industry. 

Day two: Sunday 1 June

We’ll workshop your own manuscripts, portfolios and ideas in a supportive, engaged environment. If you want to take a conventional path with your work, we’ll provide you with the information you need. If you want to challenge conventions, we’re here to help you build a creative strategy.

Location

Schoolhouse Studios, Wurundjeri Land, Victoria Street, Coburg

Cost

$350 for 2 days / 10am - 4pm

Free for First Nations people. Email us to reserve your place — hello@slingshotbooks.com.au

About Matt

Matt Chun is an artist, writer and picture book maker, with over ten years’ experience as a creator and editor within the publishing industry and its counter spaces. His most recent picture book is Pull it Down. Matt is also the co-creator, alongside Amy McQuire, of Day Break. 

Matt is a founding and current co-editor of anti-imperialist print periodical The Sunday Paper.  He is also one-half, alongside James Tylor, of revisionist history and art project UnMonumental.

About Tess

Tess Cullity is the publisher at Slingshot Books. 

After working as an in-house children’s book editor for four years and as a freelance editor for a decade, Tess now runs her own tiny radical publishing house for kids and their grown-ups.

It’s her intention that the growing Slingshot library helps raise curious, brave, loving and critically engaged children who are committed to collective liberation.