This week, discover the fantasy word of Cello crafted by young adult author Jaclyn Moriarty. Jackie deftly shares her love of this trilogy and provides plenty of hooks as she details the nuances of an alternative world and the trials and tribulations of teenagers displaced between Cello and Earth.
With some inspiration from past posts, Maureen Mann has returned to Australia to access and read some great Australian picture books that were sitting in her To Be Read pile. She shares her discoveries in this week's post.
Jenni Connor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to argue a case for the value of reading aloud to children. This week's post is a fitting follow up on sharing favourites, to explore the joys of oral reading to build a love of literature and language.
Patsy has found some gems on her bookshelf and shares ‘six of the best’ picture books worthy of hunting out – for both revisiting and discovery purposes.
Earlier this year, Nella posted her personal reading list for the year covering a range of genres and types. She continues to challenge and encourage us to read outside our comfort zones and broaden our horizons. If you can't identify a title for each criteria then read on for some tasters from Nella's selections. There are some excellent leads for further great reads from early childhood through to older teens to cap off the year. Are you up to the challenge?
From the blog: Join Coral Tulloch, Tasmanian illustrator and children's book creator, on her mission to bring students and the natural world together through an innovative Natural Pedagogy program in Western Australia.
Leanne Rands has recently finished reading a book that she enjoyed so much that she had to write a blog post. Enjoy the post, find out about Anthony Doerr and All the Light We Cannot See and be inspired to dash out and get hold of a copy to read yourself.
School's around Tasmania have celebrated Book Week in fine style since the announcement of the Book of the Year Awards. This week readers are treated to a visual delight that captures a range of displays and activities that focus on literature in all its diversity. Many thanks to the member schools who shared their experiences.
What a wonderful start to Book Week for Tasmanians with the national awards being presented at Government House, presided over by Her Excellency the Governor; followed by a wonderful celebratory dinner on the Hobart waterfront. Read all about it!
With Book Week just ahead of us, Lyndon shares some timely tips on making the most of the literary event - celebrating and making connections with books, reading and readers!