From the blog: Reading in the Time of #BlackLivesMatter
A timely post from Lyndon Riggall, reflecting on the power of literature to consider our own perspectives and views of the world. Read on to explore stories of celebration, history and hope.
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From the blog: 2020 SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City:
This week guest author Verity Croker shares a prestigious writers’ event that fell before the pandemic closed international borders and cancelled conferences and events. Find out what happens when the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators gather together.
From the blog: Eve Pownall – The Person, the Prestigious Award & the Short List
Have you ever wondered who Eve Pownall was and why CBCA named an award for informational texts after her? Leanne provides background information on this special award that celebrates quality information writing and provides teasers on each of the six shortlisted titles for 2020.
From the blog: ISO Stories: Favourite heroes and heroines who have been there before us
Isolation and the associated focus of survival are common, long standing and popular themes in children’s and young adult literature and are under the spotlight due to social distancing and enforced lock downs. The stories explored in this week’s post by Felicity Sly are sure to spark memories and resonate with readers.
From the blog: Run on Empty or Adapt: Part 2 Authors and Illustrators
Paul Collins continues his insightful discussions on the book industry during the COVID 19 pandemic to explore the issues and challenges facing authors and illustrators. This perspective compliments the contributions of a number of local authors and illustrators throughout this challenging year.
From the blog: The Importance of Being Productive
Daniel Gray-Barnett, last year’s winner of the CBCA Award for New Illustration, reflects on how the current pandemic creates expectations but also affects work flow and creativity. Join Daniel as he shares some exciting new projects arising from enforced stay-at-home requirements and also acknowledges the importance of some down-time.
From the blog: Run on Empty or Adapt: Part 1 Publisher and Book Seller
This is the first of two posts that provide insights into the impact of COVID 19 on some of the stakeholders in the publishing industry. Living in the moment as an independent publisher, bookseller and author – Paul Collins returns to share insights and windows into the children’s book trade.
From the blog: Australian Heroes, Pioneers and Adventurers Rediscovered: The Bounty of Australian Biographies
The focus of this week's blog is biographies and the important part they play in the reading diet of young adults. This week Leanne shares the story of an extraordinary young Australian woman - Alice Anderson.
From the blog: Help! I need a book. Now! #1
Join Nella Pickup and Jennie Bales over the next two weeks and tap into their collective wisdom to discover some great resources to build your virtual reading libraries and expand literature options in the household. This week the focus is on some general sites plus reading material for younger readers.
From the blog: Help! I need a book. Now! #2
Continuing on from last week, Jennie and Nella look at online reading options for teenagers to keep them engaged and interacting with literature.