Treeshape - Book launch
Saturday 21st March 2026
Castlemaine Library

in partnership with the Castlemaine State Festival and Castlemaine Library come along to

TREESHAPE – BOOK LAUNCH Celebrating International Day of Forests - Calling all tree lovers! Trace Balla – much loved creator of the multi-award winning Rivertime, Leaflight and Rockhopping – has a new graphic novel about the trees in her life. Come along for the launch of Trace’s new book and stay for a workshop. (AND WORKSHOP - booking out fast) Do you have a special tree in your life? In the hands-on workshop you can create a collage-cartoon-love letter-story about a particular tree or forest in your life. The book launch and workshop are both free – workshop materials are provided. 10.30am – Book Launch – no need to register, just turn up! come early for book signing.

10.30am-12.30pm – Workshop – please register here:

workshop bookings

Changemakers
Tuesday 24 March 2026
4pm-5pm
Woodend Library

Storytelling, comic and collage with Trace Balla
Calling all tree lovers!

Join author and artist Trace Balla for a collage-cartoon-story workshop about a particular tree or forest in your life; and a peek behind the scenes of her new book, Treescape.

Ages 10+ years and adults.

Lake Bolac Eel Festival

Saturday 28 March 2026
11.30am to 1pm &
2pm to 3.30pm

Cartooning the Amazing Eel Story

How amazing is this! Trace Balla, renowned children’s book author/illustrator, will tell you lots of interesting information about eels, show you some tips and tricks about cartooning and then you can make your own cartoon strip, all on the themes of the amazing eels.

More about the Eel Fest

Wednesday 15 April 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fullers Bookshop, Hobart

An extraordinary, inspiring and hope-filled graphic novel from the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime, Rockhopping, Landing with
Wings and Leaf-light, Trace Balla's stunning memoir reveals her personal and life-changing experiences of place, her understanding of the
natural world and her relationship to Country.

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Treeshape - Book launchSaturday 21st March 2026Castlemaine Library

10.30am-12.30pm – Workshop – please register here:

ChangemakersTuesday 24 March 20264pm-5pmWoodend Library

Storytelling, comic and collage with Trace BallaCalling all tree lovers!