Word of Mouth | Issue 12 | 2021
Word of Mouth | Issue 12 | 2021
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WORD OF MOUTH | ISSUE 12 | 2021 |
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Lorraine Marwood's latest novel Footprints on the Moon (UQP 2021), has just been shortlisted for the NSW Premiers Young People’s History prize. |
The Spotlight is on
Congratulations to all the creators and publishers of this years winners and honourees in the CBCA Book of the Year awards. Congratulations also to the South Australian branch of the CBCA for such a wonderful online presentation of the award announcement. We are very proud of our Speakers Inkers whose work was honoured this year:
 
Sarah Davis: Illustrator Worse Things, text by Sally Murphy |
 
Liz Anelli: illustrator, Dry to Dry, text by Pamela Freeman, |
 
Briony Stewart: author and illustrator of We Love You Magoo, |
 
Dub Leffler: illustrator Strangers on Country, text by David Hartley and Kirsty Murray |
Dates for your Diary
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9 September |
Queensland Literary Award winners announced via Live Stream, 6pm. |
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21 September | Australia Reads |
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21-23 September |
Brian Falkner "Writer like an Author" writing Workshops TSS Preparatory School, Lupus Street, Southport |
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28-30 September |
Brian Falkner "Write like an Author" writing Workshops Sheldon College, Taylor Road, Sheldon |
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19 October |
YABBA Awards ceremony. Speakers Inkers Jacqueline Harvey, Deb Abela and Tim Harris are nominated |
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21 October |
Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards winners announced |
The Last Word
Every year, BookLinks holds a writing competition for primary school children from Years 4-6. The prize is $100. To enter, go to Storylinks 2021 Short Story Competition. Children can write their story, following the guidelines and submit their story using this entry form. Entries close on September 17. Following the announcement of the shortlist, the winner will be announced on 1 November.
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Margie, Jan, Lia, Rob, Matt and James
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