From the blog: NAIDOC Week - Time to read on Country
It’s NAIDOC week and time to enjoy and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture. Why not start with a book – there are so many to choose from!
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From the blog: A Snapshot of Practice: Expanding Children’s Reading Repertoire Through the Book Battle
Anna Davidson continues to provide exciting and innovative strategies to build reading interest and stamina in young readers. Following of from Book Chats for primary students in an earlier post, this week she introduces the idea of a Book Battle to hook enthusiastic younger audience.
From the blog: Tassie Rhymes for Little tigers – Read aloud to babies every day!
This week Narelda Joy, Tasmanian author and illustrator, provides behind the scenes insights into her publication of a nursery rhyme book for young Tasmanian’s and an accompanying braille edition.
From the blog: So many words…so why can’t I find the one I need
A post that celebrates the sharing of favourite books and provoking reciprocal responses. Felicity has captured that special relationship and magic moment of shared pleasure – I too can’t find the perfect word!
From the blog: Fiction, Non Fiction or Both?
Booksellers have their finger on the pulse (or is that eye on the page) when it comes to observing trends in the industry. This week Bronwyn, from Hobart Bookshop, shares her thoughts on publishing in the field of children’s non-fiction. This post is sure to resonate when we consider the range of books appearing on recent award lists and on the shelves.
From the blog: Reading Routines – How do we design routines that form effective reading habits?
When children see an adult engrossed in a book it conveys a positive message about the act of reading. This week, Emma identifies this as one influencer in establishing effective reading habits in children.
From the blog: Ready Set Go – National Simultaneous Storytime is nearly here.
Are you ready to enjoy National Simultaneous Storytime at your local public or school library or other venue where kids gather? Find out what's happening in your area on Wednesday 24 May, dust off those running shoes and register to help celebrate this wonderful event. Get ready, get set, then go!
From the blog: My Favourite Author is a Robot!
Lyndon Riggall challenges us to consider the impact of artificial intelligences on children’s publishing.
From the blog: International Children’s Book Day and Eudaimonic Happiness
April the 2nd is a special day – International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) organised by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). Nella Pickup encourages us all to revel in the long term happiness that reading to children can engender….Start reading!
From the blog: Book Chat – Supporting Reading for Pleasure and Book Discussion
Welcome to Anna Davidson, teacher librarian at Hutchins Junior School, as a new contributor to our blog. Book Chats offer students an interesting and enjoyable opportunity to engage with and respond to fiction with their peers.