The sad buy maybe happy tale of bunny and bettong
This week, Tasmanian author, Anne Morgan, provides useful and informative insights on collaborating with illustrators with practical strategies to increase the likelihood of publication.
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Finding a Home for Preloved Books
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.
A Muse on Childhood Reading Experiences and Books of the Past
This week Gina reflects on the books she enjoyed as a child and considers there relevance today – can they ignite a passion for reading?
From the blog: On representation in children’s literature
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.
From the blog: Reading in the secondary school library
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.
From the blog: 2017 Reading Challenge - A personal list
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.
Frome the blog: Reading the Literacy Problem in Tasmania
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.
Flis’s Books of Influence
Flis reflects significant children's books that influenced her in her formative years and continue to shape her interactions.
From the blog: A Learning Community: Devonport Council's Aspirations
Devonport Council sets a bedrock for a learning community through the Devonport Community Live & Learn Strategy. Mayor, Steve Martin, outlines some key initiatives including innovative strategies to establish reading and literacy as a core expectation in the current Devonport Year of Literacy. It is not too late to register for the Building Brighter Stronger Families Conference next Saturday, 11 March.
What’s Going on in Your Mind When You Read a Story?
From the blog: Amanda considers her personal reading strategy of visualisation – to picture and imagine the story's events – and her discovery that this is not a natural occurrence for many students. Read on to discover how visualisation contributes to understanding and engagement with the text and characters?