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Author Talk - Brilliant Minds

Join author Shannon Meyerkort and discover the 30 Dyslexic Heroes who changed the world.

Join author Shannon Meyerkort for a family-friendly in conversation talk with local librarian Emily Paull. Shannon will talk about her new book Brilliant Minds: 30 Dyslexic Heroes who Changed the World. Did you know that some of the world's greatest minds struggled at school? Discover the way these record-breakers, game-changers, and risk-takers managed their dyslexia, persevered through hardships to achieve greatness.

This book is an empowering reminder for all kids struggling at school that they can achieve great things with their brilliant minds.

Shannon Meyerkort is a Western Australian author with a focus on stories that are inspired by real people and events. She comes from a background in the health and social sciences and spend a decade working in academic research. She now writes short stories, novels and has been writing accessible stories for children with dyslexia.

Pizza and drinks will be available at this event.

Dymocks Subiaco will be selling books after the Q&A session for signing.

NOTE: Please do not attend Subiaco Library if you are feeling unwell, you are most welcome to cancel your free ticket at any time and rebook into future upcoming events when you are feeling better and are symptom free. We ask that all visitors maintain good hand hygiene and utilise the hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities available when attending events.

Additional information

Getting to the event:

Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion:

Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

Ticket information:

You are not required to bring a ticket with you. In the case of a booked-out event, names may be checked at the door.

More information:

For more events and programs at Subiaco Library visit the City of Subiaco events calendar, follow the Subiaco Library on Facebook or join the Cultural Services e-newsletter database by emailing library@subiaco.wa.gov.au.

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