This year’s Northern Primary School Reader’s Cup was bigger than ever with 18 schools vying for the win, and the chance to have their name added to the trophy. Thanks to Jessica Marston for this report on such a highly successful event that encourages and celebrates sustained reading.
One important element of The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) work is to support access to books that are relevant and accessible to children with different needs and abilities. Nella Pickup introduces 2025 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities and the two Australian titles selected for inclusion.
Join Lyndon Riggall has he reflects on the life and ongoing times of the Wimpy Kid to consider how and why Jeff Kinney's indelible characters have stood the test of time.
Join Bronwyn, from The Hobart Bookshop, for this week’s post on the power of storytelling to convey scientific information. There is such a wonderful range of narrative non-fiction available as this genre is flourishing with many recent publications.
Tasmanian illustrator and artist, Ben Clifford, shares the delights of his latest ventures - from illustrating the lavish and adorable Giselle to his foray into working with children to share his talents and love of a good story.
ollowing on from Felicity’s great blog last week, where she wrote about some of the books she has recently read which fit the 2025 CBCA theme, Maureen Mann follows up with some of my her own preferences.
Adventures abound in this year’s CBCA Book Week activities and shortlist readings. Discover some exciting destinations in this post from Felicity Sly.
We are so lucky in Tasmania to have such wonderfully talented children’s writers and illustrators. Discover the fascinating book included in the CBCA 2025 Eve Pownall Notable List several of which also explore local Tasmanian themes.
The past week has seen many Tasmanians reading here, there and everywhere as active participants in Tasmania Reads week. Read on for a snapshot of reading experiences of students at The Hutchins School.
Are you a fan of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games series? Currently immersed in Sunrise on the Reaping, Lyndon Riggall shares some thoughts on what makes a series such as this so popular and long lasting.