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.
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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.
The Story of Ferdinand revisited
This week Chris explores a comparison between the 1936 picture book and the new release feature length movie 'Ferdinand'...
My Reading Year in Review
Maureen sums up her 10 favourite reads from 2017, with a 'note to self' that she plans to read more books for younger readers during this year.
From the blog: Christmas magic through digital storytelling
Our final post for 2017 brings together a selection of the editor's favourite Christmas messages delivered via stories and commercials. Sit back, watch and enjoy. Merry Christmas! Add a comment to add another.