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.
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.
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.
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.
Tasmanian judge, Tricia Scott shares some wonderful books that encourage children (and adults) to consider the value of being different and accepting others.
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.
Maureen Mann highlights the value of the freely available Reading Time and reviews four of her recent reads.
Patsy Jones outlines the range of events planned to celebrate the presentation of the Nan Chauncy Award in Tasmania throughout the year. Look out for these exciting and engaging opportunities to celebrate the legacy of this wonderful Tasmanian children's author.
Penny shares her passion for writing history - for children and about children. Share some memorable historical discoveries made by children in this intriguing post that connects past and present.
Seeing yourself in stories can have a profound impact on the reader. Richard considers this from both perspectives - as a positive or detrimental reading experience.