Join debut author Leah Polwarth to celebrate the launch of her heartfelt memoir - Letters to Billy.

This has been an emotional project as it is an ode to Leah’s late husband Steve and captures the precious memories she wants their son Billy to know when he grows into a young man.

November 23, the date of the launch, is also Leah’s late husband Steve’s birthday.

Come along to celebrate this moving book release as well as celebrate the life of a young husband and father taken too soon.

TICKETS INCLUDE:

Drink on arrival and canapes. (Kids meal provided with kids/family tickets.)
Live music by the author’s Dad, Max Russ.
A signed copy of the book.
A chance to hear deep insights into the author’s journey.

Letters to Billy

Leah and Steve Polwarth seemed destined for a lifetime of joy.

They married in 2017, and by 2019, their hearts swelled with the arrival of their son, Billy.

But it wasn’t long before their perfect world fell apart – Steve was delivered a life shattering diagnosis.

Despite their unwavering hope and desperate fight, Leah was forced to say a heartbreaking goodbye to the love of her life, leaving her to navigate the suffocating grief of widowhood while raising their son in the midst of the global chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Letters to Billy is a raw and emotional journey through unimaginable loss, yet it is also a celebration of a mother’s unbreakable love, fierce resilience and the powerful bond between a mother and her son.

In the face of devastating grief, Leah finds a way forward, discovering moments of grace and uncovering the beauty that can still bloom, even in the darkest of times.

Leah Polwarth was born in Beaudesert and grew up on a family farm before moving to the Sunshine Coast with her parents and younger brother in 1992 when she was eight years old.

Leah made friends easily at school and has always had a creative flair when it comes to music and writing. Leah discovered her natural talent for singing at a young age and later performed in several bands paying covers across many venues on the Sunshine Coast and other areas in Queensland.

Leah also wrote and performed songs in an original rock band.

It was her love of music and live gigs that lead her to meet the love of her life, Steve.

TICKET PRICES

Adult (includes one book): $65

Child (includes nuggets & chips instead of canapes): $30

Family (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children - includes one book and nuggets & chips meals for kids): $160

Couples (includes one book): $110.

* Please note, all children must be actively supervised by an adult.

* No refunds - ticket may be exchanged up until 1 day prior to the event.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 23

Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Location: Buderim Tavern, 81 Burnett Street, Buderim.