The Island and the Bridge is a fictional tale set around the time when the Windang Bridge was built. The story follows a friendship between two girls, Thelma and Maggie, who live on opposite sides of the lake and can only play together at low tide. The girls explore Windang Island during their adventures and dream of a forever connection by way of a bridge linking their homes.

My first picture book was published in October 2024. This was a special project inspired by my childhood memories. It was important for me to make the book a collective work.

I had the privilege of working with local artist Melissa Ritchie. Together we organised workshops where Melissa guided students of the local primary school to create the illustrations. Local businesses and individual donors gave us financial support. It was a community effort and we are very proud of our achievement.