The first great Australian diva, Dame Nellie Melba, celebrates her 150th birthday today.
Born Helen Porter Mitchell, she changed her name to reflect her Melbourne heritage. In 1887 Melba made her operatic debut. She went on to sing in all the great opera houses of Europe.
During World War I Melba worked tirelessly for the war effort organising fundraising concerts across America.
Dame Nellie Melba is one of our great Aussie heroes.
Aussie Heroes: Dame Nellie Melba is written as a narrative for children 7+. There are coloured illustrations throughout the book reflecting Melba’s glamorous, colourful life. It is also available as an ebook from Booki.sh. Here is a sneak peek.
A book by Booki.sh
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