For those of us too far afield to partake of the amazing events offered at the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature Inc (NCACL) Belle Alderman AM has penned a wonderful post to report on the recent exhibition of the stunning artwork from the Midnight Gang, illustrated by Ann James AM.
Reading connects us all: be part of the story!
Libraries Tasmania is celebrating Tasmania Reads from Sunday 22 to Saturday 28 March 2026 and we invite you to be part of the story.
Tasmanian author, Ann Morgan, shares her love of writing, verse, Tasmania and having fun as she introduces science and scientific concepts to young children through her fascinating and gloriously illustrated picture books.
With the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Notables announced earlier this week, it feels timely to reflect on this year’s judging process. Enjoy this insightful post provided by Anna Davidson that presents thoughts on the process from our three Tasmanian judges.
Were you an active voter in the recent Guardian poll to identify Australia’s top picture books? Maureen Mann shares some thoughts on this first ever, and significant, poll and the outcomes.
Starting school, whether in the early years or the beginning of high school, can be a challenging time. Felicity Sly kicks off the blog for 2026 with some great suggestions for books that tackle starting school.
Our last post for 2025 highlights the wonders of our digital world in celebrating Christmas. Dip inside for some fun and frolics, sit back and enjoy the viewing. Note that some of these tales are advertisements or start with ads, some are for the very young, and at the bottom of the stocking are one or two for a more mature audience - just a bit cheeky.
As the school year draws to a close, this week’s post highlights some of the exciting programs that CBCA Tasmania has promoted and supported throughout 2025 that encourage students to connect and engage with reading through the exploration of great books.
As we move towards the end of the school year, Lyndon Riggall shares the wonderful writing talents of students at Cressy District High School who have engaged throughout the year with a literary program that has seen story writing skills and enthusiasm flourish. There are so many exciting ideas on show!
Looking for some uniquely Tasmanian content to share with young ones this Christmas? Bronwyn, from the Hobart Bookshop, presents an array of glorious information books that celebrate Tasmania.