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Two engaging new YA novels
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From the blog: All Creatures Great and Small
This week Karen looks at how animal stories can influence you in your adult life.
From the blog: Taking the Creative Route
Read about this innovative and collaborative creative writing program running across several Launceston schools. A wonderful opportunity for students to explore and develop their creative talents whilst providing support and feedback to each other.
From the blog: Ranging Far and Wide
Inspired by her current geographic location, Maureen Mann connects with the Queen’s birthday celebrations and what's on display in the English bookshop.
From the blog: Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Tales of Childhood
Join Patsy Jones on the Dakota prairie as she revisits the recently republished Laura Ingalls Wilder books. Do they stand up to the test of time? It would seem that they do and are engaging another generation of young readers in historical adventures of grit and survival.
From the blog: Rollicking Regency Fun
Join Nella this week as she laughs her way through some Regency romps - historical fiction with a twist!
I am not a fan of books…
Karen MacPherson presents three essential ingredients to switch children onto literature – a great recipe for success. Try it out at home and school.
Author Visit – Sarah Brennan
Chris Donnelly shares a wonderful author visit to Dominic College by Sarah Brennan, a Tasmanian born author based in Hong Kong. A wonderful experience for young students to learn about her books and for senior students to develop their own creative writing skills.
Finding Nan Chauncy’s Lorenny
Join Richard as he explores the geographical location of Nan Chauncy’s Lorenny series in the deep south west of Tasmania.
From the blog: Have You Got Your Hat Ready? - National Simultaneous Storytime 2016
Are you getting ready to enjoy NSS at your local public or school library? Jessica Marston has lots of ideas to inspire you participation - for teachers and teacher librarians to celebrate in school, and for parents to take their children to the local library on Wednesday 25 May. Don't forget to wear a hat!