From the blog: Graphic Novel Memoirs for Teenagers
Leanne presents a fascinating overview of biographical graphic novels that present a range of perspectives on this sub-genre.
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From the blog: When writing children’s books, it pays to go the extra mile….
Claire Saxby is well known for her non-fiction picture books on historical figures and Australian animals. Koala, illustrated by Julie Vivas is on the Notables list for this year’s Eve Pownall Award – the Shortlist is released on Tuesday March 27.
From the blog: CBCA favourites from the Notables list
Tania provides her personal insights into the some of the recently announced CBCA Notables for 2018.
From the blog: A review of The Cruel Prince
This week Pennii Purton shares her response to a recent read of Holly Black’s latest young adult addition to The Folk of the Air trilogy. Find out about The Cruel Prince in this review.
2018 Readers' Cup Southern competitions,
We are pleased to announce that details for the 2018 Readers' Cup Southern competitions, Primary and Secondary, are now available on the website.
Big cats: Predators under threat
This week Jennie hones in on the plight of the world's magnificent felines to identify books that will help children appreciate, respect and care about the big cat that inhabit our world.
Readers’ Cup in Tasmania
This week Patsy Jones gives us a detailed overview of this wonderfully stimulating and creative competition as it is run in Tasmania. The approximate dates for this year’s southern competitions have been set for June, and the books chosen for each level carefully selected. The CBCA Tasmanian Branch March newsletter contains a detailed report of the 2017 inaugural Devonport Reader’s Cup.
Morris the Laureate
This week children’s author Morris Gleitzman was announced as the new Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018-1019 by the Australian Children’s Literature Alliance. Join Lyndon Riggall as he shares his delight with their choice of appointment.
Showcasing Tasmanian children’s book creators
The works of four outstanding Tasmanian illustrators are on show at Kingston LINC throughout February. Gay McKinnon shares insights into the stories behind the artistry.
Nothing to fear, but fear itself?
This week Felicity provides a thought provoking post about the place of fear in children’s literature.