Meet the creative team behind Welcoming Aurora.

Welcoming Aurora was created by three Wagga Wagga friends, science communicator, Dr Annabel Bowcher, jeweller and photographer, Emma Kidson, and illustrator and teacher, Tara O'Halloran.

The travel book format combines Emma's extraordinary local photographs with Tara's original digital drawing style. Each page has something to discover and discuss.

Set in and around Wagga Wagga, the story follows the Reed family as they visit Aunty Kate's farm between Mangoplah and Cookardinia. While searching for the perfect name for their new baby, the family shares stories, stargazes together, and experiences the wonder of the aurora australis dancing across the night sky.

Following the aurora chase with the story creators, books will be available for purchase and signing along with light refreshments and craft activities inspired by Welcoming Aurora.

This is an intergenerational event. Everyone is welcome.