Helen Rothwell provides a window into a classroom that is enriched through opportunities to engage with texts – in this case a wonderful visual spread of world history. Read on and find out 'What Happened when in the World'.
Join Launceston based children's author and illustrator Christina Booth this week as she shares the challenges of bringing the germ of an idea into fruition as she reflects on her latest project: Too Many Sheep.
With the release of the fifth Ice Age movie drawing near, Penny Garnsworthy shares some insights into the inspiration behind the central themes, endearing characters and 'that acorn'!
This week Lyndon Riggall shares some wonderful experiences at the recent 2016 Tamar Valley Writers' Festival as and reflects on the role of literature and authors throughout our lives with a special focus on the impact of James Moloney's wonderful array of novels across the years - with more to come!
An international flavour for this week's post as Maureen Mann shares some delightful, award winning picture books from Canada that she has read with family while on holiday.
This week Tricia Scott shares a great reading blog and a 2016 Reading Challenge to take on up to a dozen strategies to broaden your reading repertoire. It is not too late to get on board and try something different, familiar, old and recommended.
Inspired by a session with Justin D'Ath during the Tamar Valley Writer's Festival this past weekend, author Johanna Baker-Dowdell brings us some insights shared by Justin to a crowd of eager and fascinated children (and parents).
Tasmania's new CBCA Picture Book of the Year Judge, Karen Macpherson, presents a delightful reflection on her love of picture books and soundly demonstrates that she has the credentials to inform her new role.
Join Nella as she celebrates the recognition that authors of children's and young adult literature are receiving - standing tall with writers of other genres and adult literature.
Tasmanian children's author, Lian Tanner reflects on how a series is born and the sparks that can spur a story into life. Find out more about the inspiration behind Book 3 in the Hidden series.