Renowned children’s author and presenter Michael Salmon, will visit the icon that his famous monster ‘Alexander Bunyip’ ate back in 1972, when he appears at the Australian Academy of Science’s Shine Dome open day.
Michael Salmon will delight adults and children alike with quick cartoons of his characters including Bunyip, and a ‘show and tell’ of his books at 1.00 pm on 13 August.
Michael has been involved in graphics, children’s literature, TV and Theatre since 1967, writing and illustrating 162 books for young readers.
In 2004, the Australian Government honoured his work by printing a special edition of his first book, The monster that ate Canberra. This year a bronze statue of ‘Alexander Bunyip’ was unveiled next to the new Gungahlin Public Library.
Michael’s presentation is just one of many at the Shine Dome open day, a fun, free, family-focused event which promises to be a feast of chemical delights celebrating the International Year of Chemistry and National Science Week.
What’s cooking at the Shine Dome?
Open Day 2011
| What: | Presentations on GI, taste, food allergies and children’s cartoons Tours of the Dome, wine-tasting, exhibits on food chemistry and kids’ activities |
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| When: | 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Saturday 13 August 2011 |
| Where: | The Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Canberra View map |
| Cost: | Free |
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