Using picture books to inspire children to write.
This week from the blog: Helen Rothwell talks about how books are for more than just reading.
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Karen Macpherson asks If we all have the stories inside – what happens to them for those of us who never let them out?
There’s an old saying that everyone has a book inside them just waiting to come out. If that is true, then the literature we encounter as a child must surely be deeply influential in the way we come to see ourselves as ‘authors’.
Mr Huff - a treasure for all ages
Jessica Marston talks about Ann Walkers' award winning book Mr Huff, and what a revelation it has been for the young students at her school.
Children's Book Week 2016
In this week's blog, Maureen reflects on Children's Book Week 2016 and asks us to remember past years' celebrations!
Children and Science
Penny visits the Festival of Bright Ideas 2016 in Hobart and wonders about children's books and science.
Children's Literature in the Public Focus
Maureen talks about books that children should read by the age of 14, and asks for suggestions of ten books you think should be included in this list.
On the blog: "The Play's the Thing: Lyndon Reviews Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Lyndon tells us what's it's like to read the Harry Potter play
From the blog: Stop Press: CBCA Tasmanian Branch at crossroads
Attention all book lovers – CBCA Tasmanian Branch Inc. needs you! If you live in Tasmania and have a passion for children's literature this post is for you.
From the blog: The Hidden Stories Forums
Jenni Connor reports on the forthcoming The Hidden Stories Forums - a significant cultural event that supports and celebrates Indigenous Literacy Day in Tasmania.
From the blog: My Favourite Childhood Books
Do your recall a favourite book from childhood that has stayed with you over the years? Take a trip down memory lane with Johanna Baker-Dowdell as she recalls some familiar and special stories.