Grades 9 - 12
Reinterpreting Shakespeare
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Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
Word Play: Selling Fast
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#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
SELLING FAST
Experience Shakespeare as never before, as Jackie French reveals how to find inspiration in the Bard’s life, work and words.
The books in Jackie’s Shakespeare series include I Am Juliet; Ophelia, Queen of Denmark; and most recently The Diary of William Shakespeare, Gentleman (HarperCollins). While we all know the name of William Shakespeare, this book reveals the man – lover, son and poet. Based on new documentary evidence, as well as textual examination of his plays, Jackie’s fascinating book gives a tantalising glimpse at his secrets.
In July this year Jackie’s new book, Third Witch will be released by Harper Collins. A searing story of passion, betrayal, battles and love, this is Shakespeare’s Macbeth stripped of superstition, and its power and beauty refined into fewer worlds where good balances the evil and there is a happy ending… for some.
#Artist
Jackie French
Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and was the Australian Children's Laureate for 2014 - 2015 and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016 Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors, and writes across all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction. Share a Story was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate.
Her books include The Diary of William Shakespeare, Gentleman, Fair Dinkum Histories (with Peter Sheehan), Miss Lily’s Lovely Ladies and Millie Loves Ants.
