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Welcome Back!
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 speakers, 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 2019 and over the holiday period.
Rate Increase for 2020
During 2019 the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) has once again conducted a review of speaker rates of pay. The ASA is the governing body from which we base our standard fee structure.
Upon conducting a review of the new rates, Speakers Ink is pleased to advise that there will only be minimal increases in 2020. Moving forward, the ASA has advised that all rates will be subject to an annual CPI Increase. This means that on 1 January each year new fees will apply.
Winner of our Mystery Bundle of Books for your Library Competition
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As an incentive to beat the rate increase, at the end of 2019 Speakers Ink offered everyone the opportunity to win a "Mystery Bundle" of books for their Library - as a thank you for making an advance 2020 booking.
So without further ado - DRUM ROLL PLEASE........and the winner is - THE GAP STATE SCHOOL - Congratulations - we will be in contact shortly to arrange delivery of your "Mystery Bundle".
Thank you to everyone who made a booking prior to the end of 2019.
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Voices on the Move
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Liz Anelli and Carole Wilkinson' picture book, Ten Pound Pom will be included in an exhibition at the State Library of WA. The exhibition will run from the 11th February to the 24th May at The Story Place Gallery, Mezzanine Floor, State Library of Western Australia.
Liz and Carole will be visiting WA during this time (11 Feb - 24 May). Stay tuned to the Touring Speakers page for details to have them visit your school or library.
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Of course, we have a number of inspiring speakers visiting Brisbane and elsewhere over the coming months - check out all the up-to-date details on our Touring Speakers page.
Vale Steph Bowe
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It is with great sadness that we reflect on the passing of Speaker’s Inker Steph Bowe. Although young, she had three YA published novels to great acclaim. All who knew her speak highly of her kind and loving nature. Feedback from schools who were lucky enough to have her visit, all praised her enthusiastic, engaging and exciting approach to presenting to students. She will be sorely missed. Her novels were Swimming (Text Publishing, 2017), All This Could End (Text Publishing, 2013) and Girl Saves Boy (Text Publishing, 2010). Rest in Peace Steph.
All of us here at Speakers Ink pass on our sincere condolences to Steph's family during this difficult time.
 The Spotlight is on Tristan Bancks via Skype
Science Week with Kathy Hoopmann and Josie Montano
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Kathy & Josie's book 'The Secret Science Society's Spectacular Experiment' fits in perfectly with Science Week! Schools/festivals can book these authors as a team: they have a very interesting presentation that includes not only information about the book, writing process, co-authoring and so on, but their presentation also includes a cool science experiment.
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Dates for your Diary
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Thu 12 March 2020
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Romancing the Stars, 6pm, Iona College 85 North Road Lindum
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Wed 18 - Fri 20 March 2020
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Somerset Storyfest - held on the Gold Coast, "a festival of storytelling for the whole family."
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Sat 15 - Sun 23 August 2020
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National Science Week - we have speakers ready and willing to show children the joys of science. Check out our website.
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Sat 22 - Sun 28 August 2020
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CBCA Book Week - Curious Creatures, Wild Minds.
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The Last Word
We are fortunate in South East Queensland to have a vibrant active Children's literature community. Here are some useful links for teachers and librarians to see what's happening in the KidLit community, with lots of events, book reviews and competitions:
Story Links - Children's Books Reviewed
Book Links - the Centre for Children's Literature
Write Links - Creating Kids' and YA books
“A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.” – Neil Gaiman
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Margie, Jan, Lia, Rob and James
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