Members attending the 2016 CBCA Tasmania Annual General Meeting celebrated the untiring dedication and contributions of Patsy Jones. The citation is shared here in recognition to Patsy's long standing contributions to the branch.
This week Jennie shares some of her book shopping experiences during recent travels in Italy where she continued her quest for Spot - find out if she was successful!
A post to challenge our thinking about the books we offer to children and perhaps an over-reliance on our childhood reading experiences. Richard raises interesting points to ponder.
Join Patsy as she investigates the endearing, comical and whimsical work of Quentin Blake in a newly published tale from the pen of Beatrix Potter.
Dr Margaret Bromley, an invited speaker at the recent Hidden Stories event (September 2016), shares her story.
CBCA Tas AGM and presentation of Life Membership to Patsy Jones - Saturday 26 November at 11am at Hadley's Hotel. RSVP essential. After the meeting, join us for a celebratory lunch - RSVP essential.
Many of us would recall the significant contribution Ruth Park made to children's literature in the past. This week Lyndon shares this delight in his first reading of a Park novel - The Harp in the South. He also challenges us to share other important contributors to the genre from last century to build his list of 'must reads'. Let's educate him!
It is always affirming to hear of authors who go the extra distance to work with young people to get them hooked on books. Read Maureen Mann's post on the work of Robert Muchamore in the UK inspiring young offenders to read.
Glenn Pullen reminiscences about the early days of teacher librarians in Tasmanian schools.
School holidays provide Johanna's sons an opportunity to rediscover favourite books to read.