This week to Sally Odgers is our guest author. A Tasmanian writer whose books have been an integral part of many Tasmanian households. Sally shares her passions, quirky humour and long-time passion with all things bookish.
Join Lois Bury, Bruny Island resident and artist, as she shares some of the challenges and techniques applied when illustrating the soon to be published Quentin the Quoll on Bruny Island.
This week Johanna Baker-Dowdell focuses on a creative writing endeavour with primary students undertaken with with the expertise of Tasmanian author, Lian Tanner.
The end of the school hear heralds the closure of library budgets - Tania shares some last minute picture book gems she has picked up from her local bookshop.
Jennie Bales shares her recent visit to the travelling exhibition of Jeannie Baker's artwork for Circle, her latest picture book on the migratory journey of the godwits.
This week is a visual treat and provides a glimpse into the gallery at the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature. Join the Director, Belle Alderman, as she outlines a two-month exhibition and event celebrating Australian illustrators of children’s literature. A unique bringing together of outstanding art works from two prestigious collections.
Pennii introduces a literary technique to encourage students to read and respond to a diverse range of books through group engagements and roles that encourage discussion from multiple perspectives.
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.