From the blog: 2019: A Year for Reading
Lyndon is determined to find time to read, to tackle his reading pile and seek inspiration from you – his reading colleagues. How do you find time to read?
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Happy 50th Birthday Hungry Caterpillar
Any excuse for a party! Celebrating the Very Hungry Caterpillar's 50th birthday sounds like an ideal opportunity. Jennie starts the year with some great resources and reminisces on party ideas employed a decade ago for the 40th anniversary that may well provide some inspiration for a new celebration.
From the blog: Great reads for Summer
Looking for some entertaining reading for the family this Summer? Check out Maureen’s suggestions and you’ll be sure to find something to intrigue the kids.
Window Dressing for Christmas
From the blog: This week Jennie shares bits and pieces to make Christmas tinselly and shiny to help you all get into the Christmas spirit.
From the blog: The Valentine Series by Jodi McAlister
Jodi McAlister engaged a large audience of teenagers and adults at the Tamar Valley Writer’s Festival, and many of us expressed an interest in following through on this series and bought copies of Valentine on the spot. Carol Fuller shares her response to this new YA series.
From the blog: Best Book Buys for Christmas
Picking the perfect book for a Christmas gift can be a challenge. Make the choosing easier this year with this excellent selection, compliments of Janet from the Hobart Bookshop.
From the blog: Giving voice to young writers
This week Kate Gross and Emily Bullock share an inspiring project that nurtures young Tasmanians in the creative process around creating stories - whether writing, illustrating, designing or publishing. You may also have something to offer to the group - worth thinking about!
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Nella shares a rare treat when she viewed the IBBY Honour List at a recent event in Canberra.
From the blog: Emily Conolan – It's all about choice
At the recent CBCA Tasmania AGM were lucky to have Emily Conolan come and talk to members about her new series The Freedom Finders (released April 2018).
From the blog: When kids read a bout a challenging situation
Join Tania this week as she shares experiences when students have been challenged by the content in the books they have been reading and the opportunities for thoughtful conversations that arise.