Book Launch: Ludicrous Legends by Jol Temple and David Conley

Name: Book Launch: Ludicrous Legends by Jol Temple and David Conley
Start: 2026-03-15T05:00:00+11:00
Location: 47 Jardine Street Kingston ACT 2604

Schedule

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

47 Jardine Street Kingston ACT 2604 | Canberra, CT

Come along for an afternoon of fun and frivolity as we celebrate the launch of Ludicrous Legends! This hilariously wacky graphic novel is a collaboration between international award-winning author Jol Temple and award-winning writer and illustrator David Conley, and reimagines myths and folklore. If your kids are fans of Horrible Histories, they will love Ludicrous Legends.
Hector and his best friend, a centaur named Hylo, are about to be tested on Greek mythology by their teacher Mr Socrates. Join them as they come to grips with the mighty Minotaur, the famous Trojan Horse/Cow, and the terrifying Medusa whose snake-hair is definitely not keen on a haircut.
A ludicrous, light-hearted and very loose retelling of three classical legends.
Jol Temple is an internationally awarded children's author of over 30 books for kids. Together with his partner Kate Temple, his works include the Bin Chicken picture book series and the Charlotte Huck Award winner Room On Our Rock. He also writes popular junior fiction series including Mega Rich Guinea Pigs, Frog Squad, The Underdogs and many more. An ambassador for Raising Literacy Australia, Jol regularly appears at Australian writers' festivals and school author presentations.
A Canberra native and passionate primary school teacher, David Conley is an award winning writer and illustrator of chapter books for kids about mythology, science and the stuff in between. His books, including That Book About Space Stuff and That Book About Life Before Dinosaurs are filled with illustrations designed to scaffold a beginning reader and engage a more experienced reader.