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Conferences provide participants with varied and engaging experiences. Join Chris as she shares some of the literature related presentations that she experienced at the recent Australian School Library Association Conference.
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From the blog: 2017 Southern Reader's Cup
Steve Martin, Mayor of Devonport, reports on his experience as a judge in the recent Reader’s Cup competition held in Hobart.
From the blog: Little Free Libraries
This week we find out about little free libraries that are springing up in the most interesting of places - including Devonport.
From the blog: North American Influences
Join Maureen as she reports on a range of reading material explored whilst located in Canada. This is a great opportunity to broaden reading choices and expand horizons.
Things that make you go hmmmmm
This week readers are challenged to consider gender bias in children’s literature with some useful starting points to assess you own bookshelves, and buying habits – is there a gap in your library?
From the blog: Being published in the USA
Join Tasmanian author, Verity Croker, as she outlines the processes undertaken in bringing her latest novel, May Day Mine, to print, working with a publisher on the other side of the globe.
From the blog: A literary desert? Ecology meets creativity at the NT Writers' Festival, Alice Springs
Tasmanian writer, Nicole Gill, provides a snapshot of significant moments during her recent participation in a writers’ festival based in Alice Springs where the allure of the outback is evocatively captured. Certainly some desert inspiration is evident!
From the blog: Lian Tanner: What writers need
Johanna Baker-Dowdell reports on a writing session conducted by Tasmanian author Lian Tanner as she provided important advice on writing to a spellbound audience of primary students.
From the blog: Steampunk
Are you a steampunk fan? If not, then this week's post is a great introduction to the genre. Leanne Rands introduces this fascinating, challenging and engaging genre by looking at a classic series: The Leviathan Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld.
From the blog: Getting graphic
Join Tasmanian author, Christina Booth, as she opens a window into her creative world and tells a tale of a story written and a story in the making.