From the Blog: Imagining the Unimaginable
Lyndon Riggall discusses the importance of good quality books to bring us as close as possible to the daunting theatre of war.
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From the Blog: In Praise of Libraries
Maureen Mann passionately outlines the inappropriate stereotypes still promulgated about libraries.
From the Blog: Nan Chauncy - A children's author ahead of her times
Jenni Connor writes about the impact of Nan Chauncy on children's literature, through her connection with the Tasmanian landscape and indigenous peoples.
From the blog: Anzac Day at the Gallipoli Peninsula
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience Anzac Day at the battle site? This week's blog, from Carol Fuller, explains why the Anzac Day tradition is a commemoration rather than a celebration.
From the blog: Reading Aloud? - Yes Please!
Do you and your family value the time shared for reading aloud? This week's post celebrates the power of reading to children and introduces an exciting website that extends, enriches and varies the reading experience.
From the blog: In Their Own Words
An inspirational account of students recreating the past through the performing arts and historical research in their local community to create personal interpretations of the lives of Tasmanian's involved in Word War 1 and Gallipoli. The art of storytelling lives on in these young people.
From the blog: May is not "Get Caught Reading Month"
Celebrating children's literature and reading is hard without funding. Read this week's post to see what is, or is not happening, on the reading events calendar. And then get behind CBCA Tasmania's fantastic line up for celebrating Nan Chauncy.
From the blog: The Benefits of Reading Aloud
Childhood memories of being read to inspires this week's post as Helen Rothwell reflects on the power of reading to students on a daily basis.
From the blog: A Time for Reflection and Acceptance
Tasmanian judge, Tricia Scott shares some wonderful books that encourage children (and adults) to consider the value of being different and accepting others.
From the blog: Just for Kids
Lyndon Riggall, Tasmanian author and newly acclaimed category winner in the Southern Cross Young Achiever of the Year 2015 Awards provides a thought provoking post on the value of children's literature.