Rodney at Cairns Moth Night 11th November 2023
We will be at Friends of the Botanic Gardens “Moth Night” on Saturday, November 11th, 6pm to 9pm at the Cattana Wetlands, Smithfield. Its a free event. See you there!
Events
Don’t Miss the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, 28 October 2023
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic is on! 28th October at cairns West State School 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. This is a free event and includes lawn games, face painting, colouring camp and giveaways… all the good stuff. pack a lunchbox and bring your teddy. Of course Barbara will be there with stories, books and lots …
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Palm Cove Rotary Sunrise Markets 1st October 2023
These photos were taken at the Palm Cove Rotary Sunrise Markets on Sunday 1st October. It was a wonderful day, and again another successful event. Thank you all for your support. We met some wonderful people. A group of Japanese young women with whom I got to practice my woeful Japanese, who have been in …
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‘Mornings with Macca’ Interview 18th September 2023
Barbara did an interview on Monday 18th September (11:15 am) on “Mornings with Macca” (John MacKenzie) on 102.7 4CA FM. If you would like to listen to the interview click here, or you can listen on their webpage. Hello All, Thank you for your support of Rodney’s book. I had the pleasure of meeting 4CA’s …
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Yungaburra Book Fair 26th August
Barbara Foster-Rentz will be attending this year’s Yungaburra Book Fair 2023, promoting her book The Adventures of Rodney and Me. Barbara lives in Far North Queensland with her husband and a variety of pets. Over the years, she has had dogs, birds, lizards, insects, including crickets and beetles. She even has a genus of katydids …
Rodney & Me at Palm Cove Markets Sunday August 6
Come and join us at Palm Cove Market this Sunday, 6th August. We will have book readings and sales of the book and card. Palm Cove Markets focuses on sustainable local, quality handmade products and has earned a reputation for being one of FNQ’s premier community markets. The 130+ stalls stretch lazily along Williams Esplanade …
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I am going to NAIDOC Week on Friday 7th July!
Barbara will be at National NAIDOC Week on 7th July 2023 between 12pm and 2pm at the stall of the State Library of Queensland (SLQ). She will be reading from my book and selling copies. NAIDOC Week 2023 is this year’s week-long celebration of the history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander peoples. …
Rodney will be at the Yungaburra Book Fair, 26th August 2023
Meet another of Rodney’s fans, Geoffrey. We met at the Yungaburra Markets at Christmas. His Aunt purchased Rodney’s book for him. Geoffrey said he is an avid reader and loves turtles… The Yungaburra Book Fair is on again for its 15th year, this year, and I will be attending for the first time! Barbara …
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Rodney’s very own stand at Mothers’ Day Holloways Beach Seaside Markets
Rodney’s stall at the Holloways Beach Seaside Markets this Mothers’ Day (May 14th) was a great place to grab a great Mothers’ Day gift. On sale were Rodney’s books and coolers illustrated by Kai Hagberg. There are also now some lovely new brightly-coloured Rodney toys on sale. Rodney will be selling his stuff in future …
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Come on down to Holloways Beach Seaside Markets 13/11
Barbara will be at Holloways Beach Seaside Markets, from 8am to 1pm, on Sunday, November 13th. Why not come down and check out my stall, buy a book and/or get it signed?