International Women’s Day with Dianne Wolfer

Dianne Wolfer is the award-winning author of Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady, a book for young readers exploring the life of Robin Miller, a pilot, nurse, pioneering aviator and humanitarian. Join Dianne to celebrate inspirational Australians on International Women’s Day as she shares anecdotes and writing tips about the creative journey behind this book. 

This interactive presentation will encourage students to look at inspirational people in their own lives and help young readers consider ways they too can make a difference.

This session is suitable for students aged 9-12.

Dianne Wolfer writes across genres and is the award-winning author of 27 books, including the acclaimed ‘Light’ series, adapted for Cinestage, street theatre, and choirs. Her recent book Scout and the Rescue Dogs won the WA Premier’s Award and was CBCA and WAYRBA shortlisted. In 2025 three new books have been published: Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady, The Colt From Old Regret illustrated by Erica Wagner, and Cattle Muster with Frané Lessac. Dianne completed PhD research into anthropomorphism at the University of Western Australia and loves talking about animal characters in children’s literature. 

This session, artworks, film and sound clips are protected by copyright and may not be recorded, reproduced or used in any way without the express written consent of the State Library of NSW.

This session will be held online via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom session after you register. For help with using Zoom, go here.