I’m thrilled to announce I received a grant to publish my children’s picture book!
For three weeks, I’ve kept this secret. Now I’m bursting to share my exciting news.
At a special ceremony at Logan Art Gallery, Cr Jennie Breene, RADF Chairperson handed me a cheque to launch my book into the publishing world. The grant will cover costs of book production: illustrating, editing, formatting, cover design, marketing and pantomime presentation.
Karen Tyrrell receives grant from Cr Jennie Breene
Drum Roll .. I proud to announce the title of my children’s picture book.
Harry Helps Grandpa Remember…
Harry celebrates the special love between Harry and his Grandpa who has Alzheimers.
I wrote Harry helps Grandpa Remember borne from my first-hand experiences with my father-in-law, Terry Tyrrell diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and my dad Aubrey Cox diagnosed with memory loss. I wanted to write a story to touch people’s hearts at the same time raise community awareness of Alzheimers and Dementia.
Grant Goal: ‘Harry presents practical risk reduction and coping solutions to those directly and indirectly affected with Dementia and Alzheimers.’
Proud to announce my Grant partners…
Harry Helps Grandpa Remember will be produced by a team of TOP industry professionals.
Logan’s super talented illustrator Aaron Pocock will illustrate each page of Harry Helps Grandpa Remember. In 2013 Aaron illustrated Bailey Beats the Blah. HERE
Anthony Puttee of Book Cover Café will produce Harry Helps Grandpa Remember to the highest standard possible standards using his professional skills.
A former Penguin editor will edit Harry until every word shines to perfection.
Kelly Hart, Anthony Puttee (Book Cover Cafe), Aaron Pocock (illustrator) and Karen Tyrrell
Special thanks to RADF for my Grant…
‘The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Logan City Council partnership to support local arts and culture.’
Announcing book covers and launch dates in 2015 …
1. Do you think Harry Helps Grandpa Remember could raise community awareness and help families with Alzheimers and Dementia?
2. Would you apply for an RADF grant to publish your book?
This is fantastic, Karen! Congrats on bringing more of your gorgeous soul to all of us. I will share this book on my facebook, twitter and blog site when it’s due for release 🙂
Well done Karen
Great work. Karen! Congratulations! I think there is a huge need for books like this. 🙂
So much work and effort in this achievement , a worthwhile topic that affects more of us each day, a great team of colaborators , and well deserved recognition and support from RADF and Logan Council.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks so much for your awesome support. And you haven’t seen the cover yet!
I sent “Harry” to the editor yesterday, so the production has started … Karen 🙂
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for your critiquing “Harry” in the picture book Crit group. I can hardly believe its come so far … Karen 🙂
Thanks Jacqui, I believe in that need too. I’ve written it from personal experience and from the heart … Karen 🙂
Thanks Steve,
You and your Dad are the inspirations behind me writing this book.
I can hardly believe the Team I have supporting and producing this book… Karen 🙂
Congratulations Karen! You are doing such positive things and giving so much. I wish you every success with this book.
Hi Gen,
Thanks so much for your support and encouragement.
Did you notice the word pantomime?
Thanks for being part of Bailey Beats the Blah pantomime. I’m hoping you’ll be a star actor in “Harry Helps Grandpa Remember” at my book launch at Logan North Library … Karen 🙂
going from strength to strength. Well done Karen!
Hi Bruce,
Many thanks for your awesome ongoing support from my very first book, ME & HER to my 5th book “Harry Helps Grandpa Remember”… Cheers, Karen 🙂
Well done Karen! Looks like a great team!
Hi Tanya,
Thanks so much for your professionalism as an illustrator. I loved your proposal as you know.
It came down to conversations with Logan Council encouraging an all Logan Team in applications.
At Logan Art Gallery, “my all Logan team” was mentioned as a strength in my winning proposal.
Hope you understand … Karen 🙂
Congratulations Karen,
You are an inspiration 🙂
Congrats, Karen! I look forward to catching up on your books & reading all of them.
Your latest book is close to my heart. My mother died 6/3/14, after years of struggle after being diagnosed with the condition of Dementia. Mum and I had a very close bond and I miss her a great deal, even though I fully understand she is in genuine piece & joy now
Well Done, Karen!
Now, you’re our go-to-girl when it comes to applying for grants. I look forward to your book. 🙂
Hi Karen,
Congratulations on your grant. You are doing such amazing things raising awareness for all things mental health. I am so happy to have met you at KPI ….you truly are an inspiration.
Hi Maureen,
Thanks so much for supporting my grant and my new book: Harry Helps Grandpa Remember.
Lovely meeting you at KPI, such an inspirational day … hope to meet up with you again … Karen 🙂
Hi Susan,
Thanks for your very enthusiastic support for my grant and my new book. I’ve started working with the former editor from Penguin already with a new improved draft. I can’t wait till I start working with the illustrator in January … See you over at Just Write for Kids … Karen 🙂
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