Word of Mouth | Issue 10 | 2017

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WORD OF MOUTH | ISSUE 10 | 2017

In this issue:

Welcome
Voices on the Move
The Spotlight is on BOOK WEEK!
Congratulations to...
What's On

Welcome

Visiting authors and illustrators bring much more than great stories and illustrations to your school or library. They bring a priceless connection between the creator and their readership that both inspires and nurtures childhood literacy and writing skills.

Don’t take our word for it … book a speaker today and see this yourself.

Explore our full list of Speakers on our website - Speakers Ink.

Want to make a booking? Complete the online booking form today.

Voices on the Move

These Speakers Inkers will be on the move during June and July. For more details about where they will be and how to book, visit us here.

Cameron Stelzer

Cameron Stelzer's visit to our school exceeded expectations. He inspired many of the students with his talents in writing and illustrating. He interacted with the students very positively, and willingly gave time during his breaks to talk to individual students.

- Thornlands State School, August, 2015.

Chris Collin

There were so many elements to Chris’ presentation. It was great fun for staff and students. I was particularly impressed with how he managed this large group of grade 1’s and held their attention!

- Moreton Bay Regional Libraries - August, 2016

Michael Salmon

Thanks so much for the wonderful performance last Friday. So many positive comments (and that was just the teachers).

I don't think the kids have enjoyed a more entertaining session. One staff member said it was the best show we've ever had."

- Glenvale State School, Toowoomba, September, 2011

		Krista Bell Krista Bell is an award-winning Melbourne based author and an established ABC Radio children’s book reviewer. Krista's 27 popular titles for children include her picture book Peeking Ducks with illustrations by Sally Rippen.
		Darren Groth The Grade 9 students greatly enjoyed Darren’s book talk; they were engaged and really enjoyed that he was funny. They were spellbound. Also, his leaving a lot of time for questions about writing and inspiration was excellent. - Delta Secondary School

To book these or any of our wonderful speakers for your school or library, please visit our website: Speakers Ink

The Spotlight is on BOOK WEEK!

Escape to Everywhere is the theme for this year's CBCA Book Week, celebrated across the country in August of each year. Book Week is the busiest time of the year for Speakers Ink as writers, illustrators, poets and performance artists connect with readers in schools and libraries around the nation. This year, the theme is beautifully supported by Freya Blackwood's amazing artwork. The theme as well as the shortlisted books are inspiring students and teachers alike in their learning, love of reading, and love of great literature.

It is not too late to book a speaker to enhance your celebration of Book Week, as many other schools, libraries and groups have done over the years. There are many testimonials on our speakers pages to assist you with making a choice of speaker.

But wait, there's more - we also have speakers who are available for a 'virtual visit' using Skype, or check the list above for our touring speakers.

Congratulations to...

	Rebecca Johnson whose book Juliet, Nearly a Vet: Rainforest Camp has been shortlisted for the 2017 Environment Award for Children's Literature.
	Chrissy Byers on the upcoming launch of her book, The Magic in Dress-ups.

What's On

	Interested in Children's literature events around Brisbane? Visit the Book Links calendar and start planning!
	Story Arts Festival Ipswich is again being celebrated from 2-10 September and planning is well underway.
	Find out how you can support a great cause: The Great Book Swap is being organised by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
	Voices on the Coast - 19-21 July 2017. Student days are 20 and 21 July
	Book Week Arts Workshops - 13 and 14 July.
	Sunshine coast writers and readers festival - 12 August

Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,

Sandie, Helen, Margie, Anna, Jan, Rob and James

P: 07-30408-INK (465) | E: [email protected]
W: www.speakers-ink.com.au | ABN: 34 397 765 959 | follow us

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