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Welcome
Happy New Year everyone!
I'm sure all schools and libraries have had a wonderful start to the New Year and activities are settling into a rhythm.
Bookings have been rolling in, so if you are planning a special event for CBCA Book Week, or any other week of the year, please be sure to contact our office via a website enquiry, email or phone call (all contact details are on our website).
Each year Speakers Ink also looks into ways to support new talent and add to our variety of offerring, and this year was no exception. As such be sure to check out our full list of speakers - we added quite a few new members to our family towards the end of 2018 and over the holiday period.
Voices on the Move
For a complete list and a link for booking, check out all the up-to-date details on our Touring Speakers page
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The Spotlight is on Simon Higgins
  
Simon Higgins is a former police officer and private investigator who specialised in murder cases, as well as a martial artist and published author with an international career spanning 20 years. He has had 13 novels published in several languages. His new novel, Tomodachi and the Forest of the Night, is due to hit bookshelves shortly and is ready for pre-order here. Simon will be touring in Term 3, 2019, book early!
"Simon Higgins helped us kick off a week long celebration of learning as part of Catholic Week activities at Jubilee Primary.
Students from Year 3 to 6 participated in talks and workshops throughout the day and the overwhelming feedback was positive. Reluctant writers actively engaged in Simon's writing workshop and the students were captivated by his stories and Martial Arts demonstration. Simon was flexible in his delivery and could tailor his talk to reflect the differing age of students."
Jubilee Primary School - July 2018
Congratulations times 3!
Richard Yaxley's novel, This is my Song won the Prime Minister's Literary Award in the Young Adult category.
'Action packed, unexpected twists, strong courageous role models.’
Please stay tuned for a thrilling NEW book and exciting NEW events with Karen Tyrrell at schools, libraries and festivals in 2019.
"Karen is a dynamic visiting author. Children were inspired and engaged throughout her sessions which focused on developing their own creative writing."
Meanjin Writing Camps, USQ - 2018
Shout Outs..
Kathy Hoopmann advises that she will be selling her books at a 20% discount at this event:
Book Links hold many events for bookish types throughout the year. Not to be missed is the annual Romancing the Stars. Find the links for booking here.
 Dates for your Diary
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26 February 2019
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The CBCA will announce the notables in all categories for the 2019 Book of the Year Award. The announcement will be made via Twitter, Facebook and on the website.
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5 March
2019
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The CBCA Qld Branch Book Slam - Night of the Notables at SLQ from 6.30pm. Entry by gold coin donation. For catering purposes, please book here.
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6 April 2019
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Jackie French, Jacqueline Harvey, Deborah Abela and Emma Quay
Creative Kids Writer's Festival 2019
The Tradies Gymea (Vic)
9.00am-430pm
Seats are limited. Book here
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31 May - 2 June 2019
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Children's Book Council of Australia 13th National Conference, Canberra. The theme is 'And Now They're Laughing'
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"If ever you find yourself in the wrong story, leave" - Mo Willems
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Margie, Jan, Trina, Lia, Rob and James
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