The creators are proud to announce that the second book in the series Stories of Megisti Kastellorizo, Kleio and Despina© has been delivered and is now available for purchase online. The book will also be available for purchase at the Kastellorizian Council of Australia conference in Sydney, to be held on the 2019 Australia Day long weekend.

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The creators are proud to announce that the second book in the series Stories of Megisti Kastellorizo, Kleio and Despina© is now available. This story has been illustrated by Adelaide children’s book illustrator, Vanessa Gouveia©. Kleio and Despina© is now available for purchase online and will be available for sale at the Kastellorizian Council of Australia conference in Sydney, to be held on the 2019 Australia Day long weekend.

The story of Kleio and Despina© is dedicated to the memory of the Lady of Ro and to the multitude of Kastellorizian women who have shown fortitude in the face of adversity. The lessons of honour and integrity, forged close to home, were carried by mothers and grandmothers across the globe and taught with reverence through the generations.

Despina’s idyllic life on Megisti changes when soldiers come and tear down the Greek flag that is central to the island folk’s spirit. With great courage, and with the blessing of Kleio, the Muse of History, little Despina again and again rows to the island of Ro in the dead of night to raise the flag so that hope remains strong in the people of the island. But how long can this continue before someone is held to account? What can she raise, when the flag has been destroyed, to keep the faith of the people strong? How can a child make a difference and make her family and Kleio proud?

In this second book of the series Stories of Megisti Kastellorizo, read of the extraordinary courage of one little girl and of Kleio, who inspires her to perform heroic actions. Actions that become known throughout all of the Hellenic world and become enshrined in Greece’s and in particular Megisti’s history.

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Come along and bring your children to hear a reading by author Phillippa Adgemis of the children’s book Melpomene and Andonis at the Lionel Bowen Library at 10:30 on Saturday June 9.

Phillippa will read from the first book in the inspirational series Stories of Megisti Kastellorizo, which is based on Greek mythology and includes local Kastellorizian landmarks and personalities. Phillippa will share her love for the far away magical island of Megisti Kastellorizo with stories of its colourful history.

The reading is best suited to 3 to 6 year olds and is free, however bookings are essential; the address of the Lionel Bowen Library is 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra. Bookings may be made online directly with the library here.

Phillippa is looking forward to seeing you for what should be a fun reading and workshop. See you there!

Melpomene and Andonis may be bought from our shop here.

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For everyone living in Brisbane and going to this year’s Paniyiri Greek Festival at Musgrave Park, come and see us in the cultural centre and buy a copy of the children’s book Melpomene and Andonis for a special child in your life.

Melpomene will also visit the Children’s tent on both Saturday and Sunday to do a reading from this wonderful and inspiring children’s story.

See you there!

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Melpomene and Andonis may be purchased from our friends at :

Melpomene and Andonis may also be purchased from here

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Kleio and Despina is  the story of the fearless little girl Despina who with the inspiration of the divine Muse Kleio was able to bring hope back to the people of her island.

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We are proud to announce that our first book in the Muses of Megisti Kastellorizo series, Melpomene and Andonis, is now available to purchase from a bookshop in Rhodes.

Melpomene and Andonis may be purchased from our friends at:

AKADIMIA BOOKSHOP
93 Amerikis Street
New City Rhodes

Here in the window of Akadimia bookshop is the poster for the upcoming launch on Kastillorizo:

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On Saturday 24 June Phillippa attended the 4th annual conference of the Australian Fairy Tale conference in Melbourne. As a member of the discussion panel Phillippa was able to convey her thoughts on the importance of story structures and myths within our lives, particularly in the development of the understanding of the notion of community and history within developing children. This was related to the creation of the Muses of Megisti Kastellorizo series and its importance in telling stories that combine myths and heritage to educate and entertain.

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