2026 Festival

Speaker Profile

Jaclyn Crupi

Jaclyn Crupi is a book editor, author, event moderator and bookseller. She has written numerous books for children and adults. Garden Like a Nonno was shortlisted for an Indie Book Award and longlisted for an ABIA. Her most recent children’s book, The ABC Kids Guide to Loving the Planet, won the Wilderness Society's environment award for children's literature. Her latest book is called Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies.

Write A Bestseller, Quit My Job? How authors find the courage to write full-time

Thursday April 23
Sorrento Bowls Club
10.30am / 60 mins

Sarah Bailey, Kate Mildenhall and Heather Rose with Jaclyn Crupi

Melbourne’s Hidden Interiors

Thursday April 23
The Ballroom, The Continental
1.30pm / 60 mins

Stephen Crafti and Kristine Slawinski with Jaclyn Crupi  

This session is supported by The Natural Flooring Company 

The Family Dynamic: Literature’s gift that keeps on giving

Friday April 24
Ellen Grant Hall
10.30am / 60 mins

Tim Ayliffe, Toni Jordan and Anna Snoekstra with Jaclyn Crupi