Events

29 Oct 2025

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join author Cathie Colless for a special storytime to celebrate NSW Grandparents Day. Cathie is the author of My Grandma Wears Sneakers.

Children and their grandparents, grand-friends and special grownups are welcome! 

About the Book

My Grandma Wears Sneakers began with a desire to update the image of grandmothers in children’s books, reflecting how we live differently in 2024. The story highlights the various names grandmothers are called, their special role in children’s lives, and the beautiful relationships that often exist. Though a children’s book narrated by children, it also serves as a tribute to grandmothers, enjoyed by both young and old.

About the Author

Cathie Colless has called Come-by-Chance in north-western NSW home for the past 40 years, where she has been a key part of her family’s agricultural business. Writing has always been a passion of hers, and she enjoys the challenge of crafting clear, concise, and engaging content. It’s not just a creative outlet for Cathie, but also a therapeutic and deeply satisfying experience. Cathie is the author of Diamonds in the Dust: Stories of Australian Bush Women and Yum Yum Where Does it Come From? My Grandma Wears Sneakers is her latest book.