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?
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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.
From the blog: Lifting the lid on the children’s literature book trade at KidLitVic
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.
From the blog: Hey diddle diddle, you all know the riddele - It's time for a story!
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.
From the blog: Combining book collections leads to new finds
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.
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.