Join Tasmanian based illustrator, Alyssa Bermudez, as reports on her recent attendance at the KidLitVic conference to share insights from speakers opportunities to engage with authors, illustrators and publishers.
The National Simultaneous Storytime is a highlight of Library & Information Week. Join Jessica Marston as she outlines the event, introduces this year's selected story and shares some ideas to get involved and be entertained with the wonderful The Cow Tripped Over the Moon this Wednesday, the 24th May.
Join Jackie this week as she considers the hidden treasures that are discovered when sharing and merging book collections. Blue Fin is the gem that she has just unearthed in her husband's personal library.
This week, Tasmanian author, Anne Morgan, provides useful and informative insights on collaborating with illustrators with practical strategies to increase the likelihood of publication.
At some point, most of us need to weed our book collections, and make some hard decisions on what to keep and what to do with those preloved copies that others are sure to enjoy. Read about Patsy’s dilemma, and share any suggestions with a comment on her post.
This week Gina reflects on the books she enjoyed as a child and considers there relevance today – can they ignite a passion for reading?
Guest blogger, Kate Gordon, is well known for her YA stories that present interesting and diverse characters in various Tasmanian settings – past and present. Kate is fascinated by identity and the importance of readers and characters being able to connect within the pages of the books and their stories.
This week, Pennii provides a window into the reading life of the library technician in a large secondary school library. Discover how this rich reading background is harnessed to inspire teen readers and bring literature into classrooms.
Earlier this year the blog introduced the idea of a bingo reading card. This week Nella has crafted her own list of genres and foci and identified the texts she plans to read. Some great inspiration and ideas for your Reading Bingo card.
Lyndon Riggall offers a thoughtful and challenging examination of literacy achievement (or the lack thereof) in Tasmania. Heed his call to all those engaged with children to work towards addressing the problems.