From the blog: Creating Stories with Preps
Tasmanian author Johanna Baker-Dowdell visits her son's classroom and inspires and leads the students into creating a wonderful story about a tiger and a puppet.
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Poster for Nan Chauncy Film - They Found A Cave
Check out this amazing poster for the film event at the State Cinema on the 16th August.
From the Blog: Engaging the Reluctant Reader in your life!
Helen Rothwell discusses how she engages the reluctant readers in her class.
From the blog: A busman's holiday reading
A reflection on Nella Pickup's mainland excursion and literary experiences.
From the blog: Children's books - Bridges for peace
Robin Morrow, the national president of IBBY, debates the importance of children's literature in building empathy and cross-cultural understanding.
From the Blog: Literary Travels
Penny Garnsworthy, our newsletter editor, recently returned from the UK where she visited Alnwick Castle and other places.
From the Blog: Catching Your Eye - What To Read Next
Tricia Scott shares her thoughts on book covers and their eye appeal. Warning readers - there is a phrase overload this week!
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.
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.