Word of Mouth | Issue 4 | 2022
Word of Mouth | Issue 4 | 2022
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WORD OF MOUTH | ISSUE 4 | 2022 |
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Katrina Nannestad (Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief) and Karen Foxlee (Dragon Skin) have been long-listed in the Australian Book Industry awards. The shortlist will be announced on 23 May, and the winners online on 9 June. Additionally, Karen's and Katrina's books have been shortlisted on the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, along with James Foley for Stellarphant. The Book of the Year winners are announced in August, prior to Book Week. Stellarphant has also been honoured in the Aurealis awards. Congratulations all!
Write Like an Author/Draw Like an Artist
"Write Like an Author" is a school holiday event for young writers.
Held in a fun and supportive setting, this camp will see children develop and write stories with help from award-winning author Brian Falkner.
Brian is an internationally published children’s author with twenty books published in more than thirteen countries. His most recent novel is a WWII spy thriller called "Katipo Joe: Wolf's Lair".
Young writers will learn:
* How to come up with story ideas
* How to plan and outline a story
* How to come up with interesting, sympathetic characters
* The writing process, how to put it all down on paper
* Plus they’ll make new friends and have heaps of fun!
There are two options:
* 3 day camp for children aged 9 to 14
* 1 day workshop for children aged 7 to 10
In addition to the Writing Camp, there will also be a "Draw Like an Artist" Camp, conducted by the award-winning illustrator, Lucia Masciullo. This Camp is limited to the Sheldon College location only - see dates as listed below.
Young artists will learn:
* How to draw a cool character
* Different media and techniques
* How to create storyboards
* How to create a multi-layered artwork
* But most of all, you'll have heaps of fun!
There will be two locations over the school holiday period:
Immanuel Lutheran College, Buderim, Qld
The program runs from Tuesday, 28th June until Thursday, 30th June, 2022.
The camp is non-residential, and runs from 9 am to 4 pm each day
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Sheldon College, Sheldon, Qld
The program runs from Tuesday, 5th July 2022 until Thursday, 7th July 2022.
The camp is non-residential, and runs from 9 am to 4 pm each day.
The number of places on each camp is strictly limited.
For further details, or to register, please visit the following website - Write Like an Author
Dates for your Diary
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23 May |
ABIA shortlist announced |
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26 May |
Narelle Oliver lecture presented by Dr Robyn Sheahan-Bright, hosted by Booklinks. St Aidan's Anglican Girls School. Details here |
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9 June |
ABIA winners announced |
The Last Word: Shadow Judging by CBCA
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The Children's Book Council of Australia is seeking to amplify the voices of children in the process of judging the annual Book of the Year Award. Shadow judging is a process in which young people will read, listen, reflect and respond to shortlisted books, and vote on their winner. This is an opportunity to participate on a national scale. To get your school or library involved, find out all the details here: Shadow judging CBCA |
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Margie, Jan, Lia, Rob, Matt and James
P: 07-30408-INK (465) | E: [email protected]
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