Meet Joanna van Kool – Sandhill Island

Hear local author Joanna van Kool discuss her novel Sandhill Island. The story is inspired by the late John Sinclair, who fought to save Fraser Island from sand mining and maintain its pristine beauty. Set in the 1970s on an imaginary island off the NSW coast, the story chronicles the ideological clash between conservationists and economic rationalists. Central characters include aging artist Jim (inspired by Ian Fairweather who spent his final years living on Bribie Island) and 18-year-olds Tracey and Steve also inhabit the story.

Books will be available for purchase and author signing at the event.

Free event. Bookings essential.