From the blog: Fictional Characterisation with Primary School Children
Author Johanna Baker-Dowdell shares her own love of story characters and how this has been translated into an engaging and memorable classroom activity. Lucky students!
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From the blog: A place called home
Jenni Connor shares her thoughts on special places in children's literature and how this love of 'home' is not only portrayed in Nan Chauncy's books but is also open for a celebratory visit, tour and picnic in October.
From the blog: KidGlovz launched at Hadley's
Julie Hunt, Tasmanian author, shares the magic of the launch of her latest publication KidGlovz, a graphic novel created in partnership with Dale Newman.
From the blog: Nostalgia for general knowledge
Watching the recent showing of They Found a Cave has spurred Richard to reflect on how our knowledge of the world informs not only our reading but also our viewing experiences.
From the Blog - a busy Book Week 2015
Lyndon Riggall reflects on his experiences and students' engagement during this year's Book Week.
From the Blog - Children's books in action at the Prison
Penny Garnsworthy, freelance writer and editor of the CBCA Tas Newsletter, highlights the far-ranging benefits of Hobart's Risdon Prison's reading programs.
Special Treat for Nan Chauncy Fans Part 2
The second part of Michael Nation's video. Michael, thank you so much for preparing and sharing these videos.
Special Treat for Nan Chauncy Fans
With the CMax showing of 'They Found a Cave' in Devonport this Sunday, 30th August, we are proud to present a video made by Michael Nation, the actor who played Nigel in the film. Michael currently lives in Victoria but spent his childhood in Devonport. He would dearly have loved to attend the Devonport showing of the film at CMAX but unfortunately age and failing health have prevented him from fulfilling his wishes. With the assistance of friends, Michael has produced this two-part video describing the experience, which he says has been one of the great peaks of his life. Michael, thank you for your very generous gesture. Video Part 1
From the blog: News from abroad
This week, Maureen Mann shares some snippets of publishing trends from the northern hemisphere as she enjoys a summer in the northern hemisphere.
From the blog: Interacting with the book
This week, our Tasmanian Book Awards judge shares titles to encourage readers to interact with stories.