Word of Mouth | Issue 6 | 2023
Word of Mouth | Issue 6 | 2023
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WORD OF MOUTH | ISSUE 6 | 2023 |
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The Spotlight is on........
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Tristan Bancks Speakers Ink wants to congratulate Tristan on a huge achievement - his book Two Wolves has passed a milestone - 100,000 sales - and Penguin has created a post about it! To read the full article about Tristan and his book, please check out the following link. |
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Sarah Pye Sarah's next book, Wildlife Wong and the Sumatran Rhino, dropped onto her desk this week and it will be launched online on World Environment Day (June 5th). When you register FREE as an individual, class or school, you will have access to watch the launch in your classroom, loungeroom or phone any time during World Environment Day week (June 5-11). Teachers and classes also get resources to help integrate the book into the classroom... all FREE! Be the first to hear about these amazing animals and meet some of the people who were involved in the book's creation: Hero Wildlife Wong, the illustrator, the experiment creator, editor, and one of the important young reviewers. Sarah will even have a special guest in Indonesia showing us his rhino dance! Sarah can't wait to see you there...Take the first step now.... simply register here. |
Congratulations - CBCA Short List Announced
The CBCA Short List for 2023 has been announced. Congratulations to all CBCA Shortlist Authors, Illustrators and Publishers, in particular Speakers Ink's very own:
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Pip Harry |
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Astred Hicks |
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Corinne Fenton |
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Dub Leffler |
Writing Workshops with Brian Falkner - June, 2023
Learn the secrets of writing great stories from an award-winning author
"Write Like an Author" is a school holiday program for young writers.
Held in a fun and supportive setting at St John's Anglican College in Forest Lake 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 science fiction thriller called "Andromeda Bond in Trouble Deep".
It will be held during the school holidays, from Tuesday, 27th June 2023 to Thursday, 29th June 2023.
There will be a three day camp for children aged 9 to 14 and a one day workshop for children aged 7 to 10.
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!
The location of the camp is:
St John's Anglican College
College Avenue, Forest Lake
Young writers (or their parents) can register here:
https://www.writelikeanauthor.com/CampListing.asp?wc_id=373
The camp is non-residential, and runs from 9 am to 4 pm each day.
The number of places on the camp is strictly limited so register early if your child is interested in attending the camp.
If your child enjoys creative writing, they are sure to love this special school holiday camp.
Writing Workhops with Brian Falkner and Illustration Workshops with Lucia Masciullo - July, 2023
"Write Like an Author" and "Draw Like an Artist" are school holiday programs for young writers and illustrators.
They will be held during the school holidays, starting on Tuesday, 4th July 2023 and running until Thursday, 6th July 2023 at Sheldon College.
There will be a three day camp for children aged 9 to 14 and a one day workshop for children aged 7 to 10.
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
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
Plus they'll make new friends and have heaps of fun!
The location of the camp is:
Sheldon College
Taylor Road, Sheldon
Young writers (or their parents) can register here: https://www.writelikeanauthor.com/CampListing.asp?wc_id=346
Young illustrators (or their parents) can register here: https://www.drawlikeanartist.com/CampListing.asp?wc_id=349
Dates for your Diary
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Wednesday 24 May | Narelle Oliver Lecture 2023 at St. Aidan's Girls' School, Corinda |
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Tuesday 27 June to Thursday 29 June Tuesday 4 July to Thursday 6 July |
Write Like an Author workshop at St. John's Anglican College Write Like an Author/Draw Like an Artist workshop at Sheldon College |
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Saturday 19 August to Friday 25 August | CBCA Children's Book Week "READ, GROW, INSPIRE" Feature Artist: Matt Ottley |
Sandie, Tam, Margie, Jan, Lia, Rob, Matt and James
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