Best of Artbeat is back after a short break with Bec Bowman covering the best of arts and culture in Boorloo.

Today, she discusses the latest book from Ceridwen Dovey and Eliza Bell, [Mothertongues](https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mothertongues-9781761043550)- capturing the shared experiences and challenges of motherhood.

[Regional Artist of the Month](https://regionalartswa.org.au/programs/artist-of-the-month/)for April Elisha McGuckin joined Bec from Binningup to chat about her residency and creative practice whilst juggling the responsibilities of motherhood.

And Justine McKnight spoke about her up-and-coming textile feature as part of the [I Am Here, Here I Am](https://artistschronicle.com/justine-mcknight-where-am-i-i-am-here/)exhibition.

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